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University of Calgary

Bachelor of Commerce with a Concentration in Real Estate Studies

Program overview

Bachelor of Commerce with a Concentration in Real Estate Studies program provides students with the essential knowledge, skills, and networking opportunities needed to excel in the real estate sector.

Last updated: May 29, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Commerce with a Concentration in Real Estate Studies

Length of program

4 years

Number of Credits Required

18 credits of concentration

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Bachelor of Commerce program, specializing in Real Estate Studies, strives to foster a holistic comprehension of the industry by addressing its varied opportunities, challenges, and intricacies. Course offerings include real estate investment and analysis, land development and planning, legal and operational frameworks, as well as marketing strategies.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Real Estate Development & Urbanization
Real Estate Marketing
Project-Based Capstone
Real Estate Investment and Analysis
Real Estate Marketing
Real Estate Advanced Capstone

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

NAIOP Battle of the Prairies Real Estate Challenge
ULI Hines Student Competition
Guelph Undergraduate Real Estate Case Competition
Westman Centre Real Estate Case Competition

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Site Tours
Career Symposiums

Networking opportunities

Real Estate Student Association (RESA)
Real Estate Job Board
Industry Associations Student Memberships
Westman Centre for Real Estate Studies

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Land acquisition
Property development
Asset management
Valuation
Financing
Brokerage
Sales and Property Management

Average salary post graduation

$65,110

Arcurve Inc
ATB Financial
ATCO – Canadian Utilities Limited
Business Development Bank of Canada
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Cenovus Energy
Deloitte
Enbridge
Enmax Corporation
Ernst & Young LLP

Common employers

IBM Canada LTD.
KPMG LLP
Petronas Canada
PWC
Royal Bank of Canada
Scotiabank
Shaw Communications
Suncor
TC Energy
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Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Alexander Whalley

PropTech Fellow, Professor, Real Estate Course

Mention any recent real estate research achievements or ongoing projects

Research:

Post-Secondary on the Prairies – Planning Implications of the Emergence of the City Centre Satellite Campus
Unauthorized secondary Suites and Renters: A Life Course Perspective
Relatives or Rentals? Secondary Suites through a Multigenerational Family Lens
On the Role and Future of Calgary’s Community Associations

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Jody Sick

Associate at Colliers International

Jodie Fedkiw

Venture Lead, InterGen; Independent Consultant & Co-Owner Lariat Industries Ltd.

Cory Miles

CBRE Limited | Help Canada's Best Retailers and Landlords Create Experiential Retail Environments | Leasing Representative | Commercial Real Estate Advocate

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Alumni Association

Accreditations and Rankings

Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) Approved Courses

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $1,024.83
Non Res. $3,338.04

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Haskayne School of Business
Scurfield Hall
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada

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