Dr. Michael Trendota

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Trendota is a lecturer in real estate at Queen’s University, where he teaches courses in Real Estate Management and Real Estate Planning and Development. He has been involved in the real estate industry for several years, specializing in condominium and multifamily residential assets. Prior to his academic role, he was the President of Alwington Communities, a condominium management firm that he co-owned. Under his leadership, the firm expanded its operations through an aggressive acquisition program, resulting in significant growth in both the number of units managed and the total assets under management. Michael is also active as a consultant in the real estate sector, focusing on real estate development and property asset management. He has previously taught at institutions such as Cornell University and the University of Manitoba and has held various roles, including research assistant positions and project course advisor, where he supported numerous MBA students. Michael holds an MBA from Queen's University and a BSc from the University of Manitoba. As an engaged member of the academic community, he participates in various teaching development conferences and workshops to enhance his teaching methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2022-01-01 — Present

Smith School of Business, Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Teaches real estate management and planning courses.

President

2023-01-01 — Present

Trendota Corporation •

Founded a real estate consulting company.

President

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Alwington Communities Inc. •

Oversaw growth and mergers of a condominium management firm.

Chief Operating Officer

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Alwington Communities Inc. •

Co-founded and managed operations of a startup real estate firm.

Chief Operating Officer

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Varsity Properties Inc. •

Managed operations for a mid-size student housing firm.

General Manager

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Varsity Properties Inc. •

Oversaw operations for a large student housing community.

Awards

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MBA Entrance Award

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Dean’s Honour List

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Dean’s Honour List

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Dean’s Honour List

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.