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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Real Estate

Program overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Real Estate program cultivates a comprehensive understanding of all facets of the real estate sector, equipping students for roles in real estate investment, finance, development, consulting, investment banking, corporate real estate, and various other areas within the industry.

Last updated: May 20, 2024

Kenan-Flagler Business School

McColl Building, Campus Box 3490, 300 Kenan Center Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3490, USA

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Real Estate

Number of Credits Required

9 credits of emphasis

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Real Estate offers coursework and activities tailored to students passionate about commercial real estate (CRE). It provides a comprehensive foundation in all realms of the real estate industry, preparing individuals for roles in real estate investment, finance, development, consulting, investment banking, corporate real estate, and various other sectors within the field.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Required Courses:
  • Introduction to Real Estate
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Development
  • Real Estate and Capital Markets
Electives:
  • Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling for Business
  • Investment
  • Fixed Income
  • Applied Private Equity: Real Estate
  • Real Estate Capstone
  • Cities of the Future  or Real Estate Development
  • Community Design and Green Architecture
  • Special Topics courses

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • Real Estate Conference
  • Development Challenge
  • Real Estate Funds
  • Housing Affordability
  • ICSC & UNC Retail Case Competition
  • HiRE a Tar Heel Expo
  • CREDA Real Estate Research Symposium
  • Career Competitions

Real estate extracurricular activities available

  • Career Treks
  • Mentoring
  • Argus Certification
  • Speaker Series

Networking opportunities

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Asset Management
  • Brokerage/Investment Sales
  • Corporate Real Estate
  • Development
  • Finance (Lending)
  • Finance (CMBS)
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment Management/Private Equity
  • Real Estate Investment Trusts

Average salary post graduation

$68,333

  • JBG Smith
  • JLL
  • JP Morgan
  • Morgan Stanley
  • PGIM Real Estate
  • Starwood Capital Group
  • Stream Realty Partners
  • USAA Real Estate
  • Wells Fargo

Common employers​

  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • Barings
  • Berkeley Capital
  • Blackstone
  • CBRE
  • Crow Holdings
  • Eastdil Secured
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Greystar

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

David J. Hartzell

Steven D. Bell and Leonard W. Wood Distinguished Professor in Real Estate, Finance, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Jacob Sagi

Professor of Finance and Wood Center in Real Estate Distinguished Scholar; Faculty Director for the MBA Concentration, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Jim Spaeth

Professor of the Practice, Real Estate, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Steven Bean

Multifamily/Commercial Real Estate Capital | Mentor/Strategist | People Connector | Former Vice Chairman, SitusAMC

Steve Cumbie

President-NVCommercial, Inc.

Doug Flanagan

Vice President at Elm Street Development

Real estate alumni networks and associations

  • Alumni Network

Accreditations and Rankings

Best Undergraduate Real Estate Programs

Ranking: 9

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $3,509.50 per credit hour
Non Res. $18,680.00 per credit hour

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

McColl Building, Campus Box 3490, 300 Kenan Center Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3490, USA

Campus Size

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a is a research and mixed-use academic institution with a total campus size of 4,295 acres. 

Contact Information

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Jackson Hall 174 Country Club Road Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

(919) 966-3621

Undergraduate Real Estate Club (UREC)

Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514, USA

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