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University of Notre Dame

Minor in Real Estate

Program overview

The Minor in Real Estate provides students with the opportunity to grasp fundamental aspects of real estate, explore a diverse array of career paths, and establish connections with industry professionals.

Last updated: June 25, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Minor in Real Estate

Number of Credits Required

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Minor offers access to a range of real estate courses facilitated by strategic partnerships throughout the University, including the Mendoza College of Business. Elective courses and colloquia provide avenues for interdisciplinary learning, industry engagement, and global perspectives on real estate, including opportunities for internships during study abroad programs.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Introductory Course:

Real Estate Fundamentals

Electives:

Business Law: Property and Negotiable Instruments
Designing Energy Efficient Buildings
Social Factors & Sustainability: Built Environment on Health & Well-Being
Environmental Systems
Sustainable Development in a Changing World
Resiliency of Engineering Systems
Introduction to Asset Management and Life-Cycle Resiliency
Construction Management
Economics of Housing
Land Use Policy & Practice
Real Estate Development Process
Real Estate Development Practicum
Fixed Income Strategies in Bond and Real Estate Market
Real Estate Valuation and Investment
Real Estate Capital Markets

Colloquia:

Real Estate Finance and Investment
Real Estate Development and Design
Construction, Resiliency, and Risk

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Guest Speaker Event
Panel Discussions Event
Networking Event
Brokerage Roundtable
Women in Real Estate Panel
Student-led Real Estate Modeling Workshop
Student-led Networking and Interview Prep Discussion

Real estate extracurricular activities available

City Treks
Firm Visits
Interview Preparation Events

Networking opportunities

Notre Dame Real Estate Club (REND)
Advisory Board
Fighting Irish Real Estate Club

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Investment Managers
Advisors
Bankers
Developers Brokers
Management
Construction
Professional Services
Policy

Faculty and Research

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Mike O’Malley

Executive Director of the Notre Dame Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate; Associate Professor of the Practice

Madeline Johnson

Program Manager for the Church Properties Initiative at the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate

Davin Raiha

Sabey Associate Teaching Professor in Real Estate

Mention any recent real estate research achievements or ongoing projects

See full list of faculty here

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Doug Polk

Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies

William Scannell

Analyst at The Gitto Group

Peter Yang

Incoming Real Estate Private Equity Analyst at Ocean West Capital Partners

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Alumni Association

Accreditations and Rankings

Awards or recognition

Marketing Communications: Web, University of Notre Dame. (2023, December 14). Notre Dame MBA team earns honorable mention and cash prize at UT Austin National Real Estate Challenge | Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate | University of Notre Dame. Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate. https://realestate.nd.edu/news-events/news/notre-dame-mba-team-earns-honorable-mention-and-cash-prize-at-ut-austin-national-real-estate-challenge/

Financial Information

Tuition fees

83,271

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

2010 Moose Krause Cir, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA

State of the art Facilities

Notre Dame stands on 1,250 acres considered by many to be among the most beautiful possessed by any university in the nation. From the collegiate Gothic architecture and park-like landscape to exquisite outdoor sculpture and breathtaking views, Notre Dame’s campus is a visual splendor. Even its more recently constructed buildings that house state-of-the-art academic and student life facilities fit within a cohesive visual aesthetic that preserves tradition amid progress.