Real Estate
Explore the business decisions that shape the places where people live, work and build communities. Fisher’s real estate specialization brings together finance, investment and market analysis to help you understand how properties are valued, developed, managed and exchanged.
Through coursework in real estate finance, valuation, market analysis and related areas, you’ll develop the skills to evaluate opportunities and solve complex problems involving residential and commercial property. This foundation can prepare you for careers in real estate development, investment, brokerage, finance, property management and other areas of the industry.
Build your industry knowledge and professional network through opportunities such as the Fisher Real Estate Society, connecting with fellow students and professionals across the field. Students interested in becoming licensed real estate professionals can also explore Ohio’s education and licensing requirements.
Explore the real estate specialization below and discover how business and the built environment come together to shape communities.
Curriculum requirements
| Title | Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| BUSFIN 3400: Introduction to Real Estate | 3 | ECON 2001.01; ECON 2002.01; BUSMHR 2292; ACCTMIS 2200; ACCTMIS 2300; BUSOBA 2320; BUSOBA 2321 |
| BUSFIN 4410: Real Estate Finance | 3 | BUSFIN 3400; BUSMHR 2292; ACCTMIS 2200; ACCTMIS 2300; BUSOBA 2320; BUSOBA 2321 |
| BUSFIN 4411: Property Management | 3 | BUSFIN 3400; BUSFIN 3220; BUSFIN 3500; BUSMHR 2292; ACCTMIS 2200; ACCTMIS 2300; BUSOBA 2320; BUSOBA 2321 |
| BUSFIN 4412: Real Estate Law | 3 | BUSFIN 3400; BUSFIN 3500; BUSMHR 2292; ACCTMIS 2200; ACCTMIS 2300; BUSOBA 2320; BUSOBA 2321 |
Real estate options | ||
| BUSFIN 4413: Planning & Development (offered Spring semester only) | 3 | BUSFIN 3400; BUSFIN 3220; BUSFIN 3500; BUSMHR 2292; ACCTMIS 2200; ACCTMIS 2300; BUSOBA 2320; BUSOBA 2321 |
| BUSFIN 5402: Real Estate Valuation | 3 | BUSFIN 3400; BUSFIN 3220; BUSFIN 3500; BUSMHR 2292; ACCTMIS 2200; ACCTMIS 2300; BUSOBA 2320; BUSOBA 2321 |
This specialization requires three (3) credit hours of electives selected from the approved courses below.
| Title | Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| BUSFIN 4265: Financial Institutions* | 3 | BUSFIN 4211 or concurrent; BUSFIN 4221 or concurrent |
| BUSFIN 4201: Financial Data* | 1.5 | BUSFIN 3220; BUSMHR 2292; ACCTMIS 2200; ACCTMIS 2300; BUSOBA 2320; BUSOBA 2321 |
| BUSFIN 4250: Global Finance* | 1.5 | BUSFIN 3220; BUSMHR 2292; ACCTMIS 2200; ACCTMIS 2300; BUSOBA 2320; BUSOBA 2321 |
| BUSFIN 3300: Principles of Insurance* | 3 | ECON 2001.01; ECON 2002.01; BUSMHR 2292; ACCTMIS 2200; ACCTMIS 2300; BUSOBA 2320; BUSOBA 2321 |
| BUSFIN 4310: Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance* | 3 | BUSFIN 3300 |
*Real Estate students do not have priority for this class. Interested Real Estate students must waitlist this class. Admission is not guaranteed.
Please note not all electives are offered every single semester. Reach out to an advisor to learn more about when a specific class may be offered.
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