University

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Real Estate

Program overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Real Estate program aims to foster an environment where students receive thorough training across every aspect of the real estate industry. The curriculum provides students with the flexibility to specialize in either real estate development or finance and investments.

Last updated: May 15, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Real Estate

Length of program

4 Years

Number of Credits Required

120 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program, with a specialization in Real Estate, provides an understanding of business operations and specialized expertise in real estate valuation, development, financing, investment, and feasibility analysis. This program ensures that students receive thorough training across all aspects of the real estate industry, allowing them to concentrate their studies on either real estate development or finance and investments.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Other Lee Business School Requirements:

Business Communication
Precalculus II
Precalculus and Trigonometry
Finite Mathematics
Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences
Calculus I
Calculus II

Business Administration Core Requirements:

Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Statistics I
Introduction to Information Systems or Microsoft Office proficiency or equivalent.
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Principles of Managerial Finance
Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation
Business Analytics
Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior
Leadership & Managerial Skills
Marketing Management
Operations Management

Capstone Course Options:

BUS 496 – Strategic Management and Policy
BUS 498 – Global Business Strategy

Real Estate Major Requirements:

Real Estate Law I
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Investment
Real Estate Development I
Real Estate Internship

Electives:

Architecture in Las Americas
Architecture, Place and Identity
Land Use Management
Land Use Planning and Controls
Financial Reporting I
Real Estate Law II
Construction Law
Principles of Statistics II
Intermediate Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Introduction to Econometrics
Public Finance
Urban and Regional Economics
Engineering Economics
Intermediate Managerial Finance
Investments
Money and Capital Markets
Advanced Managerial Finance
Services Marketing
Professional Sales Negotiations Strategies and Tactics
Sales Force Management
Leadership & Managerial Skills
Negotiation
Business Plan Creation
Real Estate Fundamentals
Real Estate Valuation
Real Estate Development II

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Annual Real Estate Career Expo
REBS & NAIOP
Residential Real Estate Conference
Homebuyer Seminar

Networking opportunities

Lied Center for Real Estate
Real Estate Business Society (R.E.B.S)
Council of Advisors

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Mortgage and Construction Lending
Urban Planning and Environmental Consulting
Design Review
Real Estate Consulting and Research
Appraisal and Consulting
Residential, Commercial and Land Brokerage
Real Estate Property Management
Real Estate Development & Construction
Appraisal and Consulting

Common employers

Development Companies
Banks
Brokerage Companies
Financing
Investment Service Consulting

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Shawn J. McCoy, Ph.D.

Director Lied Center for Real Estate

Paul Chaffee, CCIM

Associate Director Lied Center for Real Estate

Terry Farr, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, CCIM, R/W-AC

Adjunct Professor, Real Estate

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Vincent Badalamenti

Strategic Business Analyst at Triumph Financial

Mike Mixer

Chairman | Las Vegas at Colliers

Suzette T. Wheeler

Commercial Real Estate Broker | Author | Public Speaker | Business Innovator & Board Member - Board of Equalization - Clark County Nevada

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Real Estate Alumni

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $26,591
Non Res. $44,755

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Lee Business School
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mail Stop: 6001
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA

State of the art Facilities

UNLV is home to a variety of sophisticated research and technology development facilities. From the 122-acre UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park – a master-planned business, research, and technology community – to premiere research facilities in the Science and Engineering Building and Harry Reid Center, the dedicated research spaces can accommodate the most advanced needs for industry partners and researchers alike. Explore the state-of-the-art labs, innovative institutes, cutting-edge equipment.