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University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Real Estate

Program overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Real Estate offers comprehensive instruction in personal finance, real estate fundamentals, and real estate law.

Last updated: April 25, 2024

College of Business

12744 Pegasus Dr. Orlando, FL 32816, USA

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Real Estate

Length of program

4 years

Number of Credits Required

120

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The real estate major offers thorough instruction in personal finance, real estate fundamentals, and real estate law, enabling students to qualify for the state real estate brokerage license upon completion of the courses. Additionally, students have the opportunity to explore topics such as real estate investments, finance, and real estate development. Elective courses encompass areas such as real estate appraisal, environmental issues, professional selling, and internships. Qualified students may pursue state appraisal and mortgage brokerage licenses as well.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Primary Core:

  • Accounting for Decision-Makers
  • Quantitative Business Tools II
  • Business Finance
  • Management of Organizations
  • Marketing

Secondary Core:

  • Introduction to Career Development and Financial Plannings
  • Career Search Strategy
  • Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
  • Business Research for Decision Making
  • Supply Chain and Operations Management
  • Business Interviewing Techniques
  • Executing Your Career Plan

Required Courses:

  • Personal Finance and Investments
  • Fundamentals of Real Estate
  • Real Estate Law

Restricted Electives:

  • Intermediate Corporate Finance
  • Debt and Money Markets
  • Equity and Capital Markets
  • Professional Selling
  • Environmental Issues for Real Estate
  • Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation
  • Commercial Real Estate Finance
  • Residential Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Investment Analysis
  • Real Estate Development
  • Internship
  • Advanced Topics in Real Estate
  • Real Estate Market Analysis
  • Business Elective

Capstone Requirement:

  • Strategic Management

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • UCF Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate Annual Conference

Real estate extracurricular activities available

  • Golf Tournament Volunteering

Networking opportunities

  • UCF Real Estate Council
  • UCF Real Estate Club
  • Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Development
  • Mortgage and Construction Lending
  • Property Management
  • Corporate Real Estate
  • Appraisal and Consulting
  • Construction and Architecture
  • Brokerage and Leasing

Common employers​

  • Lifestyle Real Estate Group
  • All County CFL Property Management
  • The Dunhill Companies
  • Olympia Structures LLC
  • Corcoran Premier Realty
  • Lifestyle Real Estate Group
  • CBRE

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

David M. Harrison

Professor & Howard Phillips Eminent Scholar Chair in Real Estate

Geoffrey Turnbull

Professor and Jim Heistand-NAIOP Eminent Scholar Chair in Real Estate

Cindy Campbell

Adjunct of Real Estate

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Drake R. Dickerson

Land Broker, Lifestyle Group-Oceans Commercial

Doris Houck

Broker Associate — Corcoran Premier Realty

Farshad Charmforoosh

President-Olympia Structures LLC

Real estate alumni networks and associations

  • Real Estate Club Alumni
  • Graduate Mentorship Program

Accreditations and Rankings

Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate-(ICSC) 2010

Ranking: 6

Awards or recognition

  • Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate-Recognized by Real Estate Academic Leadership as one of the Best Real Estate Institutions in the World (https://business.ucf.edu/departments-schools/finance/real-estate/)

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $212.28 per credit hour
Non Res. $748.89 per credit hour

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

College of Business at UCF Downtown
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons
528 W. Livingston St.
Orlando, FL 32801, USA

State of the art Facilities

UCF stands at the forefront of entertainment and immersive experiences. Situated in the heart of one of the world’s top tourist destinations, the university assumes a leading role in research and education within this domain. Its distinctive advantage stems not only from its geographical location but also from strategic partnerships with major entertainment entities such as Universal Studios and the Walt Disney Company. These collaborations afford UCF a unique opportunity to explore immersive experiences deeply, enabling students and faculty to engage directly with industry leaders and influence the trajectory of entertainment’s future.

The university’s Central Florida location, steeped in immersive experiences within its cultural landscape, positions it uniquely to steer the evolution of this dynamic field. UCF’s strategic emphasis on entertainment and themed experiences prompts the creation of dedicated spaces that leverage its diverse expertise. By integrating strengths in simulation, digital gaming, human-computer interface, augmented and virtual reality, hospitality, education, business, and the arts, UCF establishes a multidisciplinary platform for pioneering research and innovative education.

Its cutting-edge facilities and progressive curriculum serve to nurture creativity, drive innovation, and foster collaboration across various disciplines. As a result, UCF produces immersive experiences that challenge the limits of possibility, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in this field.

Campus Size

The University of Central Florida is a public research university with a campus size of 1,420-acre.

Contact Information

Undergraduate Admissions

Duke Energy UCF Welcome Center P.O. Box 160111 Orlando, FL, 32816-0111, USA

(407) 823-3000

admissions.ucf.edu

UCF Real Estate Council

P.O. Box 161400 Orlando, Florida 32816-1400, USA

(407) 823-3575

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