Degree Concentration in Real Estate

Students pursuing an Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration or an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies can complement their education with a concentration in Real Estate. Establish a broad understanding of real estate principles and practices and the cyclical role economic conditions can have on regional real estate markets.

Learning objectives in Real Estate include:

• Current real estate regulations
• Financing opportunities
• The methods for valuing an accurate and reliable real estate appraisal
• Overview of real estate brokerage and managing residential and commercial property

REQUIRED

RES 101: Real Estate Principles

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to teach basic real estate principles. The course explores the variety of regulations, land definitions, the basics of contracts and legal instruments, and mortgages, rates, and appraisal.


RES 220: Real Estate Finance

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RES101 or RES111

This course is designed to teach basic finance principles. The topics include the impact of financial markets on real estate transactions, options available to real estate buyers, and the growing role of technology in financing.

RES 240: Real Estate Appraisal

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to teach the principles and practices of appraising real estate. Students will learn about the reasons for conducting a real estate appraisal, the methods of appraisal, and the types of appraisal reports.

RES 260: Real Estate Brokerage

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: RES101 or RES111

This course is designed to teach the basics of real estate brokerage. The student will learn about the brokerage business, analyzing market conditions, managing risk, financing a business. The course provides an overview of all aspects to starting and operating a business, and the basics in ethics and legal practices.

RES 280: Property Management

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to teach the basics of property management. The course provides an overview of the main concepts and how they relate to property management. Students will learn about economics, property analysis, marketing, leases, forms, day-to-day operations, and managing commercial property.

Other Degree Concentrations

• California Real Estate Sales
• Solar Energy
• Real Estate

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