Bachelor of Science in Finance with a Minor in Real Estate

Program overview

The Real Estate minor at The University of Alabama, building on an 80-year legacy, provides students with a foundation in real estate fundamentals. Covering disciplines like economics, finance, sales, management, and law, it offers eligibility for the Alabama Real Estate Salesperson License exam after two courses. Graduates qualify for the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management's fast-track program. The program also connects students to real estate internship and employment opportunities through the Alabama Center for Real Estate's Collegiate Career Assistance Program (CCAP), housed in the Culverhouse College of Business.

Last updated: December 27, 2023

Academic Information

Degree offered

Minor Real Estate

Length of program

4 Years

Number of Credits Required

Mode of learning

Online

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Required:

Principles of Real Estate
Real Estate Finance and Invest

Choose 3 courses from the following list:

Construction Cost Estimating
Urban Economics
Financial Analysis & Modeling
Real Estate Appraisal
Real Estate Management
Real & Personal Property
Foundations of Entrepreneurship
Effective Negotiations
Personal Selling
Sales Management

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Asset management;
commercial and investment banking;
corporate financial management;
venture capital;
mergers and acquisitions;
risk management and insurance;
actuarial science;
Real estate.

In addition, concentrating in finance equips students well for careers in law and government.

Alumni Support

Real estate alumni networks and associations

National Alumni Association: The National Alumni Association functions as a self-governed, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to serving The University of Alabama, along with its extensive network of alumni, students, parents, and friends. Through various programs, the Alumni Association fosters a sense of fellowship among alumni, disseminates information on the University’s progress and needs, and encourages unified alumni support for its advancement.

Committed to serving all alumni and friends, regardless of location, the Alumni Association strives to offer a range of services through its website, ensuring 24/7 access to information.

Culverhouse College of Business Alumni & Corporate Relations: Connecting the graduates of Culverhouse College of Business through networking, mentoring opportunities and philanthropy.

Financial Information

Tuition fees

33,452 per semester

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

State of the art Facilities

Alabama Center For Real Estate provides economic and workforce development initiatives for professionals including the Collegiate Career Assistance Program (CCAP), a student organization that aims to provide students with the necessary training for a career in the real estate industry, and Career Opportunities in Real Estate (CORE), an online credentialing course that provides underrepresented communities with real estate training and life coaching sessions to prepare them for an entry-level position in the real estate industry.