2014-2015 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Certificate in Real Estate
The certificate in real estate is designed for Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) students seeking knowledge and skills related to career opportunities in the real estate industry. Students in this program may find careers in real estate development, appraisal, sales agency, property management, loan origination, credit analysis, investment analysis, financial consultancy, portfolio management, city government, title examination, location analysis, etc. The certificate can also strengthen studies in business, finance, economics, resource management, urban planning, public policy, insurance, and construction management.
Required Courses
Students who seek a certificate in real estate must earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree and are required to complete the following courses:
- ECO 300 - Applied Economic Analysis (3 credits) OR ECO 495 - Senior Economic Project (Capstone) (3 credits)
- FIN 350 - Real Estate Principles (3 credits)
- ECO 336 - Urban and Real Estate Economics (3 credits)
AND two of the courses listed below:
- ECO 385 - Economic Geography of the United States Credits: 3
- ECO 414 - Money and Banking Credits: 3
- ECO 490 - Economics Internship Credits: 1 to 6 *
- FIN 321 - Investments Credits: 3
- FIN 331 - Risk and Insurance Credits: 3
- FIN 424 - Financial Modeling Credits: 3
- GPY 307 - Introduction to Computer Mapping/Geographic Information Systems Credits: 0 or 3
- GPY 209 - Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning Credits: 3
- GPY 310 - Land Use Planning Credits: 3
- GPY 312 - Urban and Regional Environmental Planning Credits: 3
- GPY 314 - Land Use and Planning Law Credits: 3
- GPY 365 - GIS for Economic & Business Decision Making Credits: 3
- HTM 333 - Hospitality Facilities Management Credits: 3
- MKT 353 - Marketing Negotiations Credits: 3
- MKT 356 - Professional Selling Credits: 3
- MKT 360 - Marketing on the Internet Credits: 3
- MKT 456 - Sales Management Credits: 3
* Internship must be in work related to real estate.