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University of Houston
The Stanford Alexander Center for Real Estate was built by Houston’s real estate professionals to prepare students to become leaders in the industry. Practicing real estate professionals serve as faculty bringing their expertise to the classroom. Students become members of the real estate community through professional development, internships, mentorships, scholarships, professional organization memberships and career services.
Last updated: January 2, 2024
C. T. Bauer College of Business
4250 Martin Luther King Blvd, Melcher Hall Room 334 The University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-6021
Deep Dive
In this video, we conducted an interview with a current student at the University of Houston, Ellison Mudanza. Ellison is deeply involved with the RE community at Houston. In this interview, we discuss the demographics, extra-curricular, courses, and more in the RE program at Houston. A huge thank you to Ellison for contributing their time and experience to help others better understand what Houston has to offer real estate students!
Bachelor in Business Administration Real Estate
4 Years
120
On campus & online
SECTION 1: COMMUNICATION CORE
SECTION 2: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT FIELD OF STUDY
SECTION 3
Connecting Bauer to Business
SECTION 4: ADDITIONAL CORE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 5: ADVANCED-LEVEL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS (REQUIRED FOR ALL BUSINESS MAJORS)
SECTION 6: BUSINESS MAJOR & ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Internship Program: The Stanford Alexander Center for Real Estate maintains a robust internship program that allows students to secure positions with various real estate firms throughout Houston. Students gain individualized exposure to firms looking for college students and have the opportunity to interview and ultimately place at these firms.
Mentorship Program: The Program matches students to various members of the Bauer Real Estate Program Advisory Board, a group of esteemed industry professionals who are invested in the Program and the development of real estate talent at the college. Students can set up one-on-one meetings, ask questions regarding their background and the industry, and establish a robust, personal connection with their mentors. This initiative allows students to start networking by matching them with experienced individuals who wish to contribute to their professional development. It also gives students an avenue to continue building their network.
Argus Software Training: The Real Estate Program also allows students to purchase the Argus Enterprise certification educational program at a steep discount, allowing students to bolster their capabilities without breaking the bank.OFFICE VISITS
The Program utilizes its connections within the Houston real estate community to facilitate office visits for real estate students. These events allow students to learn more about a firm’s culture by experiencing it firsthand and allow students to network with various professionals.
NETWORKING INITIATIVES
The Center will also generously pay for your membership to a professional networking organization of your choice, giving students the convenience to attend events and network with professionals thriving in the industry at little to no cost.
REAL ESTATE PROGRAM SPEAKER SERIES
The Program will also invite prominent real estate professionals across the Houston real estate industry to speak about their experiences, engage in valuable dialog with students regarding the market, and provide career advice concerning securing positions in the industry.
HOUSTON REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY
As mentioned, the Bauer Real Estate Program has direct connections with various real estate professionals throughout Houston. Our proximity to the major employment centres throughout the city allows our students the ability to network and seek internships all-year-round. Networking events & luncheons take place every month, and our students can take advantage of these effortlessly.
The Bauer College Alumni Association (BCAA): endeavors to cultivate Cougar pride, emphasizing the enduring nature of the “Bauer Experience.” The association organizes diverse events, including happy hours, tailgates, and notable volunteer initiatives like the 9/11 Day of Service at the Houston Food Bank.
UHlink.com: the University of Houston Alumni Association oversees UH Link, an online platform fostering alumni reconnection with old classmates, networking opportunities, and information on upcoming alumni events. Bauer alumni enjoy access to Bauer Alumni Connect, an exclusive group within UH Link for connecting specifically with fellow Bauer alumni. Those previously part of the original Bauer Alumni Connect platform need to re-register to join UH Link.
BCAA Annual Meeting: serves as the Bauer College Alumni Association’s signature end-of-year event, drawing alumni and supporters to Houston annually. In recent years, the meeting has witnessed increased alumni attendance, providing a platform for reconnecting and gaining insights from leaders about the latest achievements of students, faculty, and the BCAA.
Tailgating events: hosted each football season, invite Bauer College alumni and supporters to enjoy fun and networking before home games. Acknowledged as one of the best at UH, the tailgate owes its success to the generosity of sponsors. Those interested in sponsorship can find more information on the sponsorship page.
The Cougar Power Hour: a monthly alumni mixer, offers an opportunity for networking and reunions. Taking place on the second Wednesday of every month at different locations each school semester from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., the event is open to alumni and friends, free to attend, and features door prizes and drink specials. Attendees are encouraged to showcase Cougar pride, wear something red, and bring a Cougar friend.
National Day of Service: congratulations are extended to the Bauer College Alumni Association (BCAA) for successfully hosting the 9/11 Day of Service at the Houston Food Bank. The initiative involved loading 16 pallets with 14,000 pounds of food, resulting in 11,760 meals and impacting countless lives. Plans are already underway for the 10th Annual Day of Service scheduled for September 2023.
12,000 per year
Bauer College is located on the southeast corner of the University of Houston campus in Melcher Hall, Cemo Hall, and Classroom & Business Building.
Stanford Alexander Center for Real Estate: The Stanford Alexander Center for Real Estate was built by Houston’s real estate professionals to prepare students to become leaders in the industry. Practicing real estate professionals serve as faculty bringing their expertise to the classroom. Students become members of the real estate community through professional development, internships, mentorships, scholarships, professional organization memberships and career services.
The University of Houston is a public research university with a campus size of 895 acres
4250 Martin Luther King Blvd, Melcher Hall Room 334 The University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-6021, USA
