University

University of Michigan

Minor in Real Estate Development

Program overview

The University of Michigan's minor in real estate development offers undergraduate students from diverse fields the opportunity to enhance their understanding of improving metropolitan developments by integrating disciplines that shape the built environment. This approach aims to enhance the quality of life for all people while conserving the natural environment.

Last updated: July 1, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Minor in Real Estate Development

Number of Credits Required

15 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Real Estate Development Minor is designed for students passionate about creating positive social impacts within the realm of real estate development. Participants will acquire skills and experience necessary to adopt a progressive approach to real estate, integrating market fundamentals to tackle issues such as inequality, sustainability, and conservation. Through this program, students engage in discussions and innovations focused on constructing sustainable environments, minimizing ecological footprints, fostering a sense of community, and encouraging investor interest in enhancing the built environment. The minor is tailored to empower students to navigate the business of real estate development while contributing to the creation of equitable spaces.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Foundational Courses:

Financial Management (BBA majors only)
Making Financial Decisions (non-Ross students only)
Real Estate Design and Development Fundamentals

Electives:

African Economics: Social and Political Settings
Cities in Contemporary Africa
Entrpreneurial Creativity
Architecture in Capitalism
Architecture, Sustainability, and the City
Egalitarian Methods
Introduction to Urban and Environmental Planning
History of Urban Form
(Living Business Leadership Experience)
Real Estate Law
Sustainable Cities
Construction Contracting
Professional Issues and Design
BIM (Building Information Modeling)
How Cities Work
Construction of Buildings
Urban Economics
Land Use Policy, Law, and the Environment
Finance for Societal Good
Real Estate Finance
Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Finance
Entrepreneurial Finance
FinTech: Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and Other Technology Innovatons In and Out of Finance
Real Estate Development in Practice
Real Estate Finance and Investments
History of American Suburbia
Prob & Stat for Engr
Community Development Finance
Community Development Finance
Intro to Accounting
Sports Finance
Sport, Economic Development, and Urban Revitalization
Monetizing Sport
Sports Real Est Devp
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
Intro Data Science
Bus Analytics & Stats
FinTech Innovations
Architecture, Sustainability, and the City
Introduction to Urban and Environmental Planning
History of Urban Form
Integrative Real Estate Seminar
Financing Real Estate Development
Nonprofit Management and Community Engagement
SocSci Statistics
Intro to Urban Housing System
Fundamentals of Real Estate Development
Public Private Partnerships-Financing Equitable Development
Acquiring and Repositioning Real Estate
Is a Career in Real Estate Right For Me?
Sustainable Design and Construction in Real Estate
Affordable Housing Development in Practive

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Real Estate Competition
Weiser Center Speaker Series and Career Development Workshops

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Treks

Networking opportunities

Michigan Real Estate Club
Real Estate Fund
Women in Real Estate Club (WIRE)
Advisory Board

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Community Development
Management and Operations
Advocacy
Law and Policy
Finance
Asset Management
Public Sector Employment
Urban Planning / Urban Design
Sustainable Development

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Bill Bubniak

Faculty Director for the Weiser Center for Real Estate; Associate Professor of Practice-Taubman College

Judith Grant Long

Director, Center for Sports Venues & Real Estate Development; Associate Professor

Jake Albers

Managing Director of the Weiser Center for Real Estate; Lecturer at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Ishita Kode

Incoming Investment Banking Analyst-Cowen Inc.

Alison Weinberg

Incoming Investment Banking Analyst-UBS

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Real Estate Alumni

Accreditations and Rankings

Best Undergraduate Real Estate Programs

Ranking: 11

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $8,448
Non Res. $28,870

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Taubman College North Campus, 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069 USA

State of the art Facilities

The University focuses its efforts on providing access to state of-the-art facilities, technologies, and equipment that give the community members opportunities to improve their health and support their well-being. Building on the excellence of the athletics programs, the university will continue to support the expansion of recreational facilities, programs, and initiatives that not only attract outstanding student-athletes but continue to serve the entire community.