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Ball State University

Minor in Real Estate Development

Program overview

The real estate development minor at Ball State University adopts an interdisciplinary approach to land development and redevelopment. It examines real estate through the lenses of profitable business practices, public interest promotion, and the cultivation of sustainable communities.

Last updated: July 26, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Minor in Real Estate Development

Number of Credits Required

18 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The real estate development minor offers a thorough comprehension of the development process, encompassing meticulous market analysis, financing strategies, and pertinent public regulations. Students learn to assess sites, manage processes, design and implement architectural programs, oversee leasing or sales, and maintain asset management over time. The courses provide a unique viewpoint on maximizing private investment returns akin to entrepreneurial ventures, while simultaneously promoting community benefits through effective planning, place-making, and sustainable practices.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Required Courses:

Planning and Private Development
Economic Development Studio
Real Estate Principles

Capstone:

Capstone in Construction
Independent Study in Planning
Special Projects in Urban Planning and Development
Housing and Society

Electives:

Business Administration and Real Estate Law

Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Managerial Accounting
Principles of Business Law
Business Statistics
Principles of Marketing
Urban Planning Law
Real Estate Construction Law and Finance

Community Development

Housing and Community Development
Center City Revitalization
Community Development and the Faith Based Initiative
Introduction to Community Development and Enterprise Planning
Methods of Public Interest Development
Special Projects in Urban Planning and Development

Construction

Construction Documents
Site Preparation
Estimating
Construction Safety
Construction Project Management
Construction Finance and Law

Housing and Property Management

Building Diagnostics
Property Law
Housing and Community Development
Building Performance
Sustainable Housing
Housing Decisions
Introduction to Property Management
Facilities Management
Senior Housing: Design, Marketing, and Management
Affordable Housing

Management

The Entrepreneurial Experience
Creativity and Opportunity
Business Models and Innovation
Managing Behavior in Organizations

Public Policy and Facilities

Urban Land-use Planning
Community Facilities Planning
Urban Planning Law

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

NAIOP-ULI Real estate Competition

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Land and Property Development
Redevelopment
Financing
Marketing
Construction and Property Management
Structuring Public-Private Partnerships
Land Conservation or Environmental Protection
Recreation and Community Development
Property and Energy Management
Urban and Regional Planning

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Mention any recent real estate research achievements or ongoing projects

Burayidi, M.A., Yoo. S. 2021. “Shopping Malls: Predicting Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why?”. Journal of Real Estate Literature 29(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09277544.2021.1952050.
“Shopping malls: Predicting who lives, who dies, and why?” Journal of Real Estate Literature (forthcoming 2021).

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Anabel Guzman

Designer/Drafter-MSS Engineering, LLC

Emma Schuck

Office Administrator-NextHome Elite Real Estate

Catherine Kazmierczak

Associate, Project Planner at Development Strategies

Accreditations and Rankings

Awards or recognition

Cap. (2020, June 23). Planning Students win Real Estate Contest – College of Architecture and Planning. College of Architecture and Planning. https://blogs.bsu.edu/cap/2019/11/20/planning-students-win-real-estate-contest/