Florida International University

What you'll study

The programme blends core business foundations with specialised real estate coursework. You will take introductory and intermediate business modules such as accounting, corporate finance, micro- and macro-economics, marketing and business statistics alongside real estate-specific subjects.

• Core real estate subjects: Principles of Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Investment, Valuation and Appraisal, Property Law and Land Use, and Market Analysis.
• Development and planning: Property Development and Project Feasibility, Urban Economics, Zoning and Land-Use Planning.
• Technical and analytical skills: Real Estate Financial Modelling, Data Analysis for Real Estate, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in property research.
• Professional practice and experience: Property Management, Brokerage and Sales Practice, Ethics in Real Estate, internships with industry partners and a capstone or practicum project that applies classroom learning to a real-world assignment.

The degree structure typically includes a sequence of business core courses in the early years, progressively specialised real estate classes, elective options for concentration, and an experiential component—internships, industry projects or a capstone—before graduation.

Entry requirements

Admission to the programme normally requires a high-school completion certificate or equivalent. Applicants should present a strong academic record with college-preparatory coursework, including mathematics and English. International applicants must meet FIU's English proficiency requirements and provide an equivalent secondary-school credential.

As the programme is offered through the College of Business, applicants may be expected to satisfy university-level admission criteria and any college-specific requirements. Transfer applicants from community colleges or other universities are considered and should supply official transcripts and descriptions of completed business or quantitative coursework. Competitive applicants often demonstrate quantitative aptitude, interest in real estate, and relevant extracurricular or work experience.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor in Real Estate pursue a wide range of roles across the property sector. Typical entry-level positions include:

• Real estate brokerage and sales
• Property and asset management
• Real estate financial analyst or investment analyst roles at developer, investor or institutional firms
• Development coordinator or project analyst roles at property development companies
• Valuation and appraisal assistant roles
• Corporate real estate or facilities management positions

With experience, alumni move into development management, portfolio/asset management, investment underwriting, or senior brokerage and advisory roles. The degree also prepares students for professional certification paths (for example state real estate licensure, appraisal credentials or industry designations) and for further study such as a specialised master’s in real estate, finance or urban planning.

Why study at Florida International University

Studying real estate at FIU places you in a major international property market, giving direct access to firms active in residential and commercial development, investment and cross-border transactions. The College of Business emphasises practitioner-informed teaching and maintains ties with industry that support internships, guest speakers and applied projects.

Students benefit from faculty with applied research and industry experience, career services targeted at business students, and local professional networks that are especially strong in South Florida’s diverse real estate economy. The programme’s experiential elements—internships, practicum and capstone work—help build practical skills and employer connections that are valuable when starting a career in the sector.