Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Real Estate

Program overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Real Estate program cultivates a comprehensive understanding of all facets of the real estate sector, equipping students for roles in real estate investment, finance, development, consulting, investment banking, corporate real estate, and various other areas within the industry.

Last updated: May 20, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Real Estate

Number of Credits Required

9 credits of emphasis

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Real Estate offers coursework and activities tailored to students passionate about commercial real estate (CRE). It provides a comprehensive foundation in all realms of the real estate industry, preparing individuals for roles in real estate investment, finance, development, consulting, investment banking, corporate real estate, and various other sectors within the field.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Required Courses:

Introduction to Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Development
Real Estate and Capital Markets

Electives:

Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling for Business
Investment
Fixed Income
Applied Private Equity: Real Estate
Real Estate Capstone
Cities of the Future or Real Estate Development
Community Design and Green Architecture
Special Topics courses

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Real Estate Conference
Development Challenge
Real Estate Funds
Housing Affordability
ICSC & UNC Retail Case Competition
HiRE a Tar Heel Expo
CREDA Real Estate Research Symposium
Career Competitions

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Career Treks
Mentoring
Argus Certification
Speaker Series

Networking opportunities

Alumni Network
Advisory Board
Executives in Residence

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Asset Management
Brokerage/Investment Sales
Corporate Real Estate
Development
Finance (Lending)
Finance (CMBS)
Investment Banking
Investment Management/Private Equity
Real Estate Investment Trusts

Average salary post graduation

$68,333

JBG Smith
JLL
JP Morgan
Morgan Stanley
PGIM Real Estate
Starwood Capital Group
Stream Realty Partners
USAA Real Estate
Wells Fargo

Common employers

Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Barings
Berkeley Capital
Blackstone
CBRE
Crow Holdings
Eastdil Secured
Goldman Sachs
Greystar

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

David J. Hartzell

Steven D. Bell and Leonard W. Wood Distinguished Professor in Real Estate, Finance, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Jacob Sagi

Professor of Finance and Wood Center in Real Estate Distinguished Scholar; Faculty Director for the MBA Concentration, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School