University

University of Washington

Real Estate Minor

Program overview

The Real Estate Minor is tailored to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the realm of real estate.

Last updated: May 29, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Real Estate Minor

Number of Credits Required

25 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Real Estate Minor delivers a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum, equipping students with the capacity to analyze intricate data, conduct advanced financial and market assessments, and grasp the political, economic, and social intricacies of urban development. Going beyond technical, analytical, and business-focused courses, it integrates a wide spectrum of disciplines, including built environment studies. This holistic approach ensures that graduates possess the indispensable skills required for success in the dynamic real estate industry.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Required Course:

Intro to Real Estate

Core Real Estate Courses:

Property Transactions
Real Estate Development Process
Real Estate Development
Introduction to Real Estate Modeling
Housing Markets & Policy
Early Fall Study Abroad
Real Estate Valuation & Appraisal
Real Estate Market Analysis
Real Estate Asset & Portfolio Management
Real Estate Capital Markets
Risk in Sustainable Development
Affordable Housing
Intro to Real Estate Finance
Intro to Real Estate Finance & Investment
Advanced Housing Studies
Real Estate Data Modeling
Independent Study

Electives:

Intro to Accounting & Financial Reporting
Essentials of Accounting
Architectural Design and Representation I
Architectural Design and Representation II
Architecture of the Ancient World
Architecture of the Medieval and Early Modern World
History of Modern Architecture
History of Architecture in Seattle and Environs
Green Technology
Building Reuse Seminar: Investigating the Value of Existing Buildings
Strategies Business Communication
Intro to Built Environments
A Global History of the Built Environment I and II
Cities, Health, & Well-being
Living with Disasters
Built Environments Studio
Intro to Community & Environmental Planning
Planning Practicum

See full list of electives here

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Undergraduate Research Symposium
Runstad Leadership Dinner

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Property Tours

Networking opportunities

UW Real Estate Club
Advisory Board
Alpha Sigma Gamma

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Associate Broker
Development Analyst
Project Manager
Sales Management Associate

Average salary post graduation

$50,000

Common employers

Homebuilders
Real Estate Services firms (e.g., brokerage, asset management),
Real Estate Developers
Real Estate Investment Firms
Public Agencies involved in residential and commercial development
Nonprofit organizations involved in housing and community and economic development

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Shannon Affholter

Assistant Teaching Professor at the Runstad Department of Real Estate

Steven Bourassa

Endowed Professor and Chair of the Runstad Department of Real Estate in the College of Built Environments

Sofia Dermisi

Professor of Urban Design and Planning, Victor L. Lyon and Alvin J. Wolff Endowed Professor in Real Estate

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

McKenzie Darr

Development Manager at Grand Peaks

James Mayton

Senior Asset Manager-Seattle Housing Authority

Sean Underwood

Land Acquisition Manager at Century Communities, Inc.

Real estate alumni networks and associations

The Real Estate Alumni Group

Accreditations and Rankings

Awards or recognition

Best, M. (2024, March 26). Runstad Dept of RE Student team wins the 2024 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge! – Real Estate. Real Estate. https://re.be.uw.edu/msre-student-team-wins-the-2024-naiop-real-estate-challenge/