Bachelor of Science with a Major in Business, Real Estate Concentration
The bachelor of science in business with a major in business, real estate concentration program provides students with the knowledge base in finance, real estate investment, development, valuation, and strategic planning to help prepare them for an entry-level position in the real estate industry. Most of the field courses in this concentration are at the graduate level, which may give students who complete the program a competitive advantage vis-a-vis students from other universities. For GW students interested in real estate who already are taking such courses, this concentration provides a vehicle to help quantify their commitment to real estate to potential employers.
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In addition to the requirements for the bachelor of science with a major in business the concentration in real estate requires five field courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required field courses | ||
| FINA 4201 | Real Estate Investment | |
| FINA 6240 | Real Estate Development | |
| FINA 6242 | Real Estate Valuation and Investment | |
| Additional field courses | ||
| Two courses from the following: | ||
| AH 2154 | American Architecture I | |
| or AMST 2520 | American Architecture I | |
| ECON 2157 | Urban and Regional Economics | |
| FINA 4900 | Special Topics (Applied Financial Securities Analysis: Real Estate) | |
| FINA 6243 | Strategic Planning for Walkable Urban Real Estate Companies | |
| FINA 6290 | Special Topics (Walkable Urban Place Development and Management) | |
| GEOG 2140 | Cities and Societies | |
| SUST 2002 | The Sustainable City | |
Students should consult with an advisor for specific bachelor of science in business general education courses that apply to this concentration.