BS in Real Estate
Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate degree from UIC, students need to complete university, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Real Estate degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Business Administration section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
Real Estate majors should pass FIN 300 (the required finance course in the business core) with a grade of C or better by the fall semester of their sophomore year in order to complete the required department courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summary of Requirements | ||
| General and Basic Course Requirements | 48 | |
| Business Core | 42 | |
| Major Requirements | 18 | |
| Business Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
General and Basic Course Requirements
See General and Basic Course Requirements in the College of Business Administration section for the list of courses needed to meet this requirement.
Business Core
See Business Course Requirements in the College of Business Administration section for the list of courses needed to meet this requirement.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| RES 250 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| RES 420 | Real Estate Market Analysis | 3 |
| RES 450 | Real Estate Data Analysis | 3 |
| Nine additional hours of 300-level or 400-level courses in the Handler Department of Real Estate a | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Students may substitute up to three hours of 400-level coursework from the Department of Finance.
Business Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | ||
| 12 hours at the 200, 300, or 400 level chosen from courses in the College of Business Administration (excluding BA 220 and BA 320) or courses offered in the Economics department with a maximum of 6 hours at the 200 level. Students may use their business electives to complete a second concentration within their major, if applicable, or a minor with the college. Students should work with their advisor in choosing appropriate business electives. | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Sample Business Major Curriculum
See Sample Business Major Curriculum in the College of Business Administration section. Students should see their academic advisor for an individualized major map in their field of study.