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Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate

Program overview

The major in real estate prepares students for the graduate-level study of real estate, economics, and finance, as well as careers in land development, brokerage, valuation and investment counseling, site analysis and selection, real property management, mortgage lending, and bank trust and corporate real estate departments, in addition to other real-estate related careers in the public and private sectors.

Last updated: January 31, 2024

VCU School of Business

301 West Main Street Box 844000 Richmond, VA 23284-4000, USA

Academic Information

Degree offered

BS in Real Estate

Length of program

4 Years

Number of Credits Required

120

Mode of learning

On Campus

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Major Core requirements

  • FIRE 305 – Principles of Real Estate
  • FIRE 312 – Financial Modeling
  • FIRE 325 – Real Estate Law
  • FIRE 425 – Real Estate Appraisal
  • FIRE 435 – Real Estate Finance and Capital Markets
  • FIRE 445 – Real Estate Investment Analysis

See a full list of courses and disciplines here

Real Estate Electives

  • BUSN 400 – Principles of Consulting
  • BUSN 401 – International Consulting Practicum
  • ECON 305 – Public Finance
  • ECON 307 – Money and Banking
  • FIRE 309 – Risk Management and Insurance
  • FIRE 315 – Real Property Management
  • FIRE 317 – Investments
  • FIRE 321 – Intermediate Financial Management
  • FIRE 429 – Property and Liability Insurance
  • FIRE 441 – Funds Management in Financial Institutions
  • FIRE 451 – Options, Futures and Swaps
  • FIRE 492 – Independent Study in Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
  • FIRE 493 – Internship in Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
  • MGMT 491 – Topics in Management
  • MKTG 315 – Buyer Behavior
  • MKTG 325 – Business-to-business Marketing
  • MKTG 335 – Introduction to Personal Selling
  • MKTG 340 – Retail Management
  • MKTG 430 – Experiential Marketing
  • MKTG 435 – Selling in the Business Marketplace
  • MKTG 442 – Services Marketing
  • MKTG 445 – Nonprofit Marketing
  • MKTG 448 – Digital Marketing
  • URSP 304 – Urban Social Systems
  • URSP 306 – Economic Geography
  • URSP 310 – Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Real Estate Trends Conference (RETC): This annual conference is one of the leading forums in the region for the exchange of ideas and information about real estate, plus unsurpassed networking opportunities.

Networking opportunities

  • Around The Region Newsletter: This is a newsletter that is emailed every three weeks about events and career opportunities in the area.
  • The Kornblau Institute: connecting scholars on research related to commercial and residential real estate and the social, cultural and economic sides of the real estate business.
  • Kornblau Real Estate Industry Talks: Virtually connect with real estate professionals from various industry sectors such as law, finance, construction, development, brokerage and appraisal, to share and learn about trends, issues, and current events impacting our industry.
  • The Real Estate Circle of Excellence: Real estate executives support students through scholarship, internship, and mentoring programs.

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Appraiser
  • Community development manager
  • Financial & Real Estate Analyst
  • Leasing Consultant/Manager
  • Loan Officer-Residential/Commercial
  • Property Manager
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Real Estate Research/Data Analysis
  • Site Selection
  • Underwriter
  • Urban Planning

Common employers​

  • Commonwealth of Virginia
  • CB Richard Ellis
  • Colliers
  • Cushman & Wakefield
  • VHDA

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Alumni Support

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Association for Real Estate Alumni (AREA): is comprised of more than 600 alumni and friends of the Kornblau Real Estate Program. Opportunities include professional development, networking and a student mentoring program.

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res: $16,233
Non-Res: $38,817

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

State of the art Facilities

The Kornblau Institute was founded by Richmond businessman and philanthropist Sam Kornblau. It offers scholars the chance to conduct influential research on both commercial and residential real estate subjects. The institute employs an interdisciplinary approach, addressing topics like land use, housing, and commercial development while examining the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the real estate industry. The overarching objective is to establish a network of researchers and a scholarly community dedicated to advancing the knowledge base in real estate and providing policymakers with evidence-based insights.

Campus Size

Virginia Commonwealth University, located in downtown Richmond, is a public institution that encompasses both the Monroe Park Campus and the MCV Campus, spanning a total of 198 acres.

Contact Information

Undergraduate Admissions

VCU Office of Admissions Box 842526 Richmond, VA 23284-2526, USA

(804) 828-1222 or (800) 841-3638

International Admissions

VCU Office of Admissions Box 842526 Richmond, VA 23284-2526, USA

(804) 828-6016

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