Students specializing in real estate, in addition to receiving broad training in general business management and business finance, are encouraged to acquire an interdisciplinary background by taking courses in urban sociology, economic geography, and related areas. Students specializing in real estate should be sensitive to the complexities of our urban society, and their academic training should enable them to work productively within it.

The student specializing in real estate may have career opportunities in commercial banks, savings and loan companies, insurance companies, mortgage banks, and private appraisal and consulting firms. Real estate building and subdividing organizations, property management firms, and brokerage offices also offer employment. Many graduates eventually organize their own business in one of these fields. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and its constituent agencies also employ graduates with training in real estate and business.

The real estate major is composed of courses tailored to the individual student's area of interest. Careers in sales, property management, or with a government agency require skills in the area of human relations. In the areas of appraisal and development, the ability to identify and analyze problems is an important attribute.

Pre-business administration and general education requirements

General Education Curriculum

Business administration requirements

Core courses:
Bus Admin 499, 555..............................................................8
Bus Admin: Fin 510, 620.......................................................8
Bus Admin: Mgt 630...............................................................4
Bus Admin: MHR 701.............................................................5
Bus Admin: M&L 650.............................................................4

Select one course:
Economics 501, 502, 520, 530, 570, 580...........................5

Required major courses:
Bus Admin: Fin 771, 772, and 773 or 774........................12

Select two of the following:
Bus Admin: Fin 670, 726, 773 or 774 (not to duplicate above), 775;
Economics 590; Geography 650...................................8-10

Senior seminar:
Bus Admin 799......................................................................4

Additional electives to total a minimum of 196 hours. Oral and written communication and computer science courses are highly recommended.

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