University

University of Northern Iowa

Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate

Program overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate prepares students for exciting and challenging careers in various fields including commercial and residential real estate, mortgage underwriting, asset management, brokerage, and appraisal.

Last updated: May 20, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate

Length of program

4 years

Number of Credits Required

120 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

UNI’s Real Estate degree program equips students with essential knowledge to make informed decisions in the field. It provides exposure to the business aspects of real estate and furnishes them with the necessary skills for success. The curriculum spans theoretical and practical training, encompassing commercial and residential real estate, mortgage underwriting, asset management, brokerage, appraisal, and more.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Courses in Real Estate include:
Corporation Finance
Principles of Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Appraisal and Investment
Real Estate Law and Brokerage
Advanced Real Estate Cases
Intermediate Financial Management

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

NAIOP Competition
Networking Meeting

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Golf Outing
Annual Monopoly Tournament

Networking opportunities

Rho Epsilon
Real Estate Advisory Board

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Commercial Asset Manager
Commercial Lender
Commercial Loan Servicer
Commercial Appraiser
Commercial Sales Broker
Agricultural Land Broker
Commercial Mortgage Banker
Property Manager
Commercial Developer
Real Estate Attorney
Commercial Leasing Broker
Abstractor
Appraiser
Association Manager
Closing and Escrow Agent
Mortgage Lender
Mortgage Servicer
Property Manager
Residential Broker

Kinzler Construction Services
Klein Custom Homes
Life Care Services
Oakridge Real Estate
Principal Financial Group
Rally Appraisal LLC

Common employers

Asset Management Group
Fayette County Assessor’s Office
High Point Realty & Auction
Hubbell Realty Company
Hunter Companies
Keller Williams Realty

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Kirsten Juhl

Assistant Professor of Practice, Real Estate Alumni Fellow

Arun Narayanasamy

Assistant Professor

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Alex Martin

Vice President at SitusAMC

Jake Lundgren

Chief Operating Officer

Lynn Ambrosy

Managing Director at Advantage Capital

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Real Estate Alumni

Accreditations and Rankings

Awards or recognition

Sydney Bartling credits UNI business college with internship case competition win. (2020, August 11). Inside UNI. https://insideuni.uni.edu/business/sydney-bartling-credits-uni-business-college-internship-case-competition-win