The College of Business offers a 21-credit minor in Real Estate for students majoring in other colleges. The program provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of real estate, including courses in real estate law, sales, appraisal, and principles of real estate finance. Designed to give students a practical understanding of the field, the minor equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the real estate industry and apply these concepts in a variety of professional contexts.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Evaluate physical real estate (land and building analysis).
- Perform financial real estate analysis (including time value of money).
- Assess and manage risk.
- Conduct market analysis and identify opportunities.
- Evaluate real estate properties and real estate portfolios.
Effective Fall 2021
Students must satisfactorily complete the total credits required for the minor. Minors and interdisciplinary minors require 12 or more upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits.
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division: | ||
| ACT 205 | Fundamentals of Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 205 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
| or BUS 260 | Social-Ethical-Regulatory Issues in Business | |
| Select one of the following Economics courses: | 3 | |
| Agricultural and Resource Economics (GT-SS1) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) | ||
| Upper Division: | ||
| FIN 305 | Fundamentals of Finance | 3 |
| REL 360 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| Real Estate Courses – Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Real Estate Law | ||
| Real Estate Market Analysis | ||
| Real Estate Appraisal | ||
| Real Estate Finance | ||
| Real Estate Investment | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 21 | |