Professor Dr. Jim Clayton

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Biography

Jim Clayton is a Professor and the Timothy R. Price Chair at the Brookfield Centre for Real Estate and Infrastructure at the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto. He assumed this position in January 2018, focusing on establishing the Centre as a global hub for excellence in teaching and research in real estate and infrastructure. Prior to this role, he led the Real Estate Investment Strategy at Barings, where he was responsible for analyzing market trends and advising on investment strategies. Jim has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut and held faculty positions at the University of Cincinnati and Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He currently teaches executive education programs for the NAIOP and REALpac, enhancing the knowledge base of professionals in the real estate sector. Jim is a Fellow and former President of the Real Estate Research Institute and has garnered numerous accolades for his contributions to real estate research and education, including multiple 'MBA Teacher of the Year' awards. His research interests and publications delve into various aspects of real estate dynamics, capital flows, and market innovation.

Research Interests

Real Estate Infrastructure Capital Flows Pricing Demographic Shifts Private versus Public Market Investment Dynamics Urban Development Real Estate Development

Experience

Director, Timothy R. Price Chair

2018-01-01 — Present

Brookfield Centre for Real Estate and Infrastructure, Schulich School of Business, York University • Toronto, Canada

Leading the establishment of the Brookfield Centre as a global center of excellence in teaching and research in real estate and infrastructure.

Head, Real Estate Investment Strategy Analytics

— Present

Barings • Toronto, Canada

Responsible for monitoring and forecasting real estate investment capital market trends.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of Connecticut • Connecticut, USA

Teaching in the Real Estate program.

Director of Research

— Present

Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) • USA

Contributed to research and advisory projects in real estate investment.

Awards

President of the Real Estate Research Institute (RERI)

Co-chair of the Pension Real Estate Association Research Affinity Group

MBA Teacher of the Year Award

Fellow of the Real Estate Research Institute (RERI)

Courses

PROP 6001 Leadership in Real Estate PROP 6150 Economic Forces Shaping Cities

Requirements for York University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement

Required:3.3

IELTS

Overall

Required:7.5

TOEFL

Total

Required:100

Prerequisites

4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline

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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.