University

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies

Program overview

The baccalaureate program with a major in real estate and urban economic studies furnishes students with both theoretical grounding and practical comprehension of the field, equipping them for careers as real estate professionals.

Last updated: April 30, 2024

School of Business

School of Business 2100 Hillside Road Unit 1041 Storrs, Connecticut 06269-1041, USA

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies

Length of program

4 years

Number of Credits Required

120 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Bachelor of Science program in real estate and urban economic studies provides students with a solid theoretical foundation and practical understanding essential for a successful career in real estate. Emphasizing real-world problem-solving, the curriculum integrates various disciplines including finance, statistics, economics, and geography.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Business Core and Capstone:

  • Principles of Financial Accounting
  • Principles of Managerial Accounting
  • Legal and Ethical Env. of Business
  • Business Writing and Communication
  • Career Development in Business
  • Financial Management
  • Managerial and Interpersonal Behavior
  • Strategy, Policy & Planning
  • Introduction to Marketing Management
  • Business Information Systems
  • Operations Management

Major Required Courses:

  • Real Estate Principles
  • One Primary Course
  • One Primary Course
  • One Primary or Secondary Course
  • One Primary or Secondary Course

Primary Course List:

  • Real Estate Investments
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Markets and Valuation
  • Commercial RE Appraisal
  • Real Est: A Practical Approach (Fall only)
  • Real Estate Law

Secondary List:

  • Investments and Security Analysis
  • Applications in Financial Management
  • Financial Derivatives & Risk Mgmt
  • Global Financial Management
  • Urban and Regional Economics
  • Marketing Research

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • ARGUS Training
  • Commercial Conferences

Real estate extracurricular activities available

  • Field Trips
  • Awards Banquet
  • Real Estate Basketball Event
  • Golf Tournament

Networking opportunities

  • Real Estate Society
  • Investors Club

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

• Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities Analyst
• CRE Financial Analyst
• Development Analyst
• Information Analyst
• Investment Analyst, Asset Management
• Junior Appraiser
• Real Estate Analyst
• Real Estate Asset Manager
• Real Estate Investments
• Rotational Trainee

Average salary post graduation

$56,500

• Kroll Bond Rating Agency
• MetLife
• Sun Life Financial
• The Richmond Group
• UBS Wealth Management
• Webster Bank
• Wells Fargo

Common employers​

• Barings Real Estate
• Bentall Kennedy
• Boston Capital
• Cigna
• Clanon Partners
• Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers
• Cushman and Wakefield
• FRQ Property Advisors
• J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

John M. Clapp

Emeritus Professor

David Wharmby

Faculty and Director-Real Estate Center

Kristen Haseney

Assistant Extension Professor-Real Estate

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Andrew Sabatini

Managing Director, Head of Equity Valuation Management Americas at SitusAMC

Christine Elmore

Partner at TA Realty

John Wain

Chief Financial Officer, Real Estate-Kayne Anderson

Real estate alumni networks and associations

  •  UCONN Real Estate Center Alumni

Accreditations and Rankings

Real Estate Program-International (2023)

Ranking: 12

Real Estate Program-International (2021)

Ranking: 3

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. 36,194
Non Res. 58,862

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Center for Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies
2100 Hillside Road, Unit 1041
Storrs, CT 06269, USA

Campus Size

The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research institution with a campus size of 4,075 acres.

Contact Information

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

2131 Hillside Road, Unit 3088 Storrs, Connecticut 06269-3088, USA

(860) 486-1111

UConn Real Estate Society

Room 402 - Real Estate Center - School of Business Storrs, CT 06269, USA

(860) 486-3227

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