A real estate degree from the College of Business will prepare you to make decisions in the real estate and real estate finance industries. Explore the financial aspects of all real estate transactions, from residential to commercial to international, and learn about property management and real estate development.
Graduates are able to understand the functions of real estate markets, practices, and institutions, understand the nature of the legal environment of real estate, appraise the real estate development opportunities in the commercial real estate markets for residential, warehouse, retail, and industrial properties, and solve specific problems or issues related to the analysis of real estate financing alternatives.
Students who pursue a degree in real estate are prepared to enter positions with financial institutions, commercial brokerage firms, mortgage companies, investment management entities, appraisal firms, property management companies and residential brokerage firms.
LEARNING GOALS
After completing your BBA in Real Estate, you will be able to:
Develop a conceptual understanding of the functions of real estate markets, real estate practices, and real estate institutions.
Familiarize students with the nature of the legal environment of real estate.
Appraise the real estate development opportunities in the commercial real estate markets for residential, warehouse, retail, and industrial properties.
Develop students' analytical skills to solve specific problems or issues related to the analysis of real estate financing alternatives.
POTENTIAL CAREERS
The study of real estate can lead to a variety of career paths, including commercial property management and sales, investment management, brokerage, mortgage banking, leasing, appraisal, and site location and procurement, and residential property management. Commercial real estate brokers provide property tours, negotiate lease and sales terms, market properties and draw up contracts.
Related Occupations
Broker
Real Estate Broker
Associate Broker
Realtor
Broker Associate
Real Estate Sales Associate
Real Estate Agent
Office Administrator
Office Manager
Real Estate Associate