- Hometown: Keelung, Taiwan
- Prior Degrees and Institutions: National Chengchi University, Taiwan- Bachelor of Land Economics
- Hobbies and Interests: Arts, yoga, hiking, real estate
Biography
Mao I Tseng, a native of Taiwan, received her bachelor’s degree in Land Economics from National Chengchi University in 2003. After graduation, she worked for a local real estate management firm, as an officer in the escrow account management department which manages a $1.5 billion account for Sinyi Realty, Taiwan’s largest residential agency. She also maintained contact between real estate attorneys, agents, vendors and sellers, providing account information and transaction procedures to clients. In 2004, she joined Jones Lang LaSalle, Taiwan office. As a research analyst, she participated in several research projects, including feasibility studies of land development and market analysis for hotels and service apartments. In 2006, she was engaged in Jones Lang LaSalle’s regional research project- Real Estate Intelligence Service (REIS), the most comprehensive research service available on real estate markets in Asia. She also maintained the local office database which includes 90 properties, 22,172,000 sq. ft. office space. Furthermore, she was the marketing representative in Taiwan office, in charge of marketing activities and internal/external communication in the local area. Upon completing her MPS degree in real estate, Mao I, with her former research experience and the training from the program, plans to pursue a career in real estate finance and investment sector.
Why Cornell?
The ability to focus on the real estate industry after gaining a graduated degree is what makes the real estate program at Cornell University most attractive to Mao I. Different from MBA programs that only provide few real estate specified courses, the real estate program at Cornell University offers extensive real estate courses. Students are able to access resources from the Johnson School of Management, the College of City and Regional Planning and the School of Hotel Administration. The limited number of students is another appealing feature of the real estate program at Cornell, as Mao I consider it extremely valuable to converse with the professors and classmates in a small group.
Why Real Estate as a Career?
In her work experience in the real estate field, Mao I has come to realize that it is an industry not only about making money but about changing human’s life, the industry well worth her dedication and commitment. Judging the latest real estate investment trends in Asia Pacific, Mao I has recognized the growing importance of the region for real estate investors, where investment and finance skills will definitely become more critical, It provides excellent opportunities for real estate professionals in the next decades. By combining her former research experience and the future graduate training, Mao I will be able to succeed in the real estate industry.