The College of Business real estate concentration prepares undergraduate students for a career in real estate and related industries. You will learn and understand the development, financing, management, and marketing of land resources. You’ll also learn how these resources are used by developers and real estate financiers. This concentration allows you to merge your academic focus with your career goals while working to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. 

24

Credits of real estate-specific courses needed

Curriculum

Students who choose the real estate concentration must take at least 24 credits of real estate-specific courses in addition to the All-University Core Curriculum and College of Business courses. Take a look at the degree requirements.

While not required, graduates of the real estate curriculum are encouraged to seek out a Colorado Contracts course before taking the licensure exam. More information about licensure requirements can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agenices: Division of Real Estate site or by contacting the Colorado Real Estate Commission (Education and Licensing Section) at (303) 894-2166.

See more details about the real estate concentration (PDF).

See more details about First Destination & Satisfaction Results (PDF).

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate:

  • the ability to evaluate physical real estate (land and building analysis)
  • the ability to perform financial real estate analysis (including time value of money)
  • the ability to assess and manage risk
  • the ability to conduct market analysis and identify opportunities
  • an understanding of property and portfolio management

Courses

The courses below reflect the 2024-2025 Colorado State University catalog, published in August 2024 for students enrolling during the 2024-2025 academic year. Courses listed are updated each summer for incoming students.

The College of Business requires a minimum grade point average of 2.000 in business and economics courses as a graduation requirement. 

Freshman
AUCC
Credits
BUS 100 or BUS 105
Introduction to Business
Exploration of Business
Credits1
Select one course from the following:1
Credits1-3
BUS 201
Foundations of Sustainable Enterprise
BUS 225
Fostering Sustainable Organizations (GT-AH3)
AUCC3B
CIS 200
Business Information Systems
Credits3
CO 150
College Composition (GT-CO2)
AUCC1A
Credits3
ECON 202
Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1)
AUCC3C
Credits3
Complete 3 credits from the following:
Credits3
MATH 117
College Algebra in Context I (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 118
College Algebra in Context II (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 120
College Algebra (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 124
Logarithmic and Exponential Functions (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 125
Numerical Trigonometry (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 126
Analytic Trigonometry (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 127
Precalculus (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
MATH 141 (or higher level calculus course)
Calculus in Management Sciences (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
Biological and Physical Sciences
AUCC3A
Credits4
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
AUCC1C
Credits3
Electives
Credits6-8
Total Credits
Credits29
Sophomore
ACT 210
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Credits3
ACT 220
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Credits3
BUS 220
Ethics in Contemporary Organizations (GT-AH3)
AUCC3B
Credits3
BUS 260
Social-Ethical-Regulatory Issues in Business
Credits3
ECON 204
Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1)
AUCC3C
Credits3
STAT 204
Statistics With Business Applications (GT-MA1)
AUCC1B
Credits3
Biological and Physical Sciences
AUCC3A
Credits3
Historical Perspectives
AUCC3D
Credits3
Electives
Credits6
Total Credits
Credits30
Junior
All freshman and sophomore required courses must be completed prior to or concurrent with first enrollment in required junior and senior courses.
BUS 300
Business Writing and Communication (GT-CO3)
AUCC2
Credits3
CIS 370
Business Analytics
Credits3
FIN 300
Principles of Finance
AUCC4A,4B
Credits3
FIN 310
Financial Markets and Institutions
Credits3
FIN 355
Principles of Investments
Credits3
MKT 300
Marketing
AUCC4B
Credits3
REL 360
Real Estate Principles
Credits3
REL 367
Real Estate Law
Credits3
Electives
Credits7
Total Credits
Credits31
Senior
BUS 479
Strategic Management
AUCC4A,4C
Credits3
MGT 301
Supply Chain Management
Credits3
MGT 320
Contemporary Management Principles/Practices
Credits3
REL Group Requirement: Select 4 of the following 5 courses
Credits12
REL 430
Real Estate Market Analysis
REL 454/AREC 454
Real Estate Appraisal
REL 455
Real Estate Finance
REL 460
Real Estate Investment
REL 487
Real Estate Internship
Arts and Humanities
AUCC3B
Credits3
Electives3
Credits6
Total Credits
Credits30
Program Total Credits:
Credits120
This course listing is provided through the Colorado State University catalog and is updated each summer. New or modified courses offered for spring or summer may not be included, but you can find complete course information via the class schedule on RAMweb. Offerings are subject to change and the University reserves the right to make changes in catalog information when necessary and to correct errors. Always consult with an academic advisor to stay informed of curriculum details.