Florida International University

What you'll study

The curriculum blends business and real estate-specific subjects to prepare students for transactional, analytical and management roles in the property sector. Typical modules cover real estate principles, real estate finance and investment, appraisal and valuation, property and asset management, real estate law and ethics, and urban economics.

• Core business foundations: accounting, micro- and macroeconomics, finance, marketing and quantitative methods that provide the business context for real estate decision-making.
• Real estate finance and investment: time value of money, capital markets, leverage, cash flow modelling, underwriting and investment analysis for both commercial and residential assets.
• Valuation and appraisal: techniques for valuing land and buildings, comparative market analysis, income and cost approaches, and use of industry-standard spreadsheets and tools.
• Property and asset management: lease structures, facilities management, tenant relations, operational budgeting and performance metrics for buildings and portfolios.
• Development and urban land use: site selection, entitlement processes, feasibility studies, project pro forma development and sustainability considerations in urban settings.
• Real estate law and ethics: contracts, land use regulation, property rights, zoning, landlord–tenant law and professional conduct.
• Practical learning: internships with brokerage, development and asset management firms, case studies, capstone projects or practicum work that emphasise applied analysis and local market experience.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a high-school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate solid academic preparation in quantitative subjects. Typical entry considerations include overall academic profile, strength of secondary-school curriculum, and performance in mathematics; many applicants also submit supporting materials such as personal statements and references.

FIU evaluates domestic and international applicants according to its standard undergraduate admissions policies. International students must meet English language proficiency requirements, and transfer applicants should provide college transcripts and credit articulation information for prior coursework.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of roles across the property sector. Common career paths include:

• Commercial and residential brokerage (sales and leasing)
• Real estate investment and asset management for institutional and private investors
• Property management and facilities oversight
• Real estate development and project management
• Valuation and appraisal services
• Real estate finance and mortgage lending
• Corporate real estate and portfolio strategy roles
• Planning and advisory roles in consulting, government and non-profit organisations focused on land use and housing policy

Graduates typically find entry-level positions with local and regional firms, or progress into specialist professional qualifications and licences (for example, real estate brokerage or appraisal certification) to advance into senior practitioner roles.

Why study at Florida International University

Florida International University is located in a global gateway city with one of the most active and diverse real estate markets in the United States. The programme leverages FIU’s connections to Miami’s development, finance and international investment community to provide internship and networking opportunities.

Students benefit from applied learning through industry-engaged projects, access to faculty with professional experience in the region, and student organisations and events focused on real estate. The university’s broad alumni network and strong ties to local firms support job placement and career progression across commercial real estate, development and finance sectors.