Program Overview
Introduction to the Real Estate Major
The Real Estate major is housed in the Department of Risk Management/Insurance, Real Estate and Legal Studies. This comprehensive curriculum serves as a foundation for students seeking employment in real estate related enterprises. The primary objective of the real estate major is to provide students with the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to enter the real estate industry.
Overview of the Program
The program aims to equip students for entry-level positions in:
- Mortgage banking and institutional lending
- Real estate brokerage and leasing
- Appraisal and investment consulting
- Real estate investment and development activities
- Corporate real estate and real estate positions within government agencies
The Real Estate Society (student organization) and the FSU Real Estate Center network of alumni and friends give students exposure to the various aspects of the real estate industry through corporate tours and professional forums, as well as an opportunity to interact with real estate professionals.
Admission Requirements
The Real Estate major is a specialized admission program. To be certified to the major, a student must meet the requirements for specialized admission programs in the College of Business. Upon completing all requirements for this major, the student will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate.
Course Requirements
Courses for the major are updated each academic year. Students must use the course requirements from the academic year they were certified into the College of Business. Typically, students are certified to the College of Business beginning their junior year, and the academic year runs fall through summer.
Academic Mapping
Mapping is Florida State University's academic advising and monitoring system that provides each student with a recommended eight semester map for completing their bachelor's degree in four years. Summer semesters are not included in degree mapping, but the student may use summer terms to either get ahead or catch up in their degree program.
Students are not required to complete all the recommended classes on their map to remain on course; they simply must meet certain minimum requirements known as "milestones." Milestones include a minimum grade point average (GPA), completion of specific courses and minimum grades (typically "C-" or better, although there are some exceptions) in the milestone classes.
Opportunities
Opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom are offered through the department's internships, careers and licensing opportunities, as well as the college's internship program and international programs. Education is also enhanced through several networking and leadership opportunities available through student organizations, including the Real Estate Society, and numerous industry-specific events. Generous scholarships help support students along the way.
Highly qualified FSU students enrolled in this major are able to pursue a combined bachelor's/master's pathway that gives them a jump-start on a master's degree. Combined pathway students substitute specific graduate coursework for undergraduate classes and double count up to nine credit hours of coursework toward requirements for both degrees.