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The UB Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Program prepares students for careers in all phases of real estate—the program equips students with the most advanced knowledge in real estate finance, law, marketing, and construction.

The connection between theory and industry practice is an important element of the UB Real Estate and Economic Development Program it provides students with a background in general business and real estate theory and practice. Students will study the many factors involved in property assessment and sales, how they change and how these changes affect the real estate industry and economy. Study includes: property taxation, zoning, land-use planning, environmental protection, urban redevelopment and government-assisted financing programs.
 

Real Estate students have access to the most up-to-date industry computer software. Including:

  • ARGUS :  The industry’s most used valuation and cash flow analytic program. Argus derives profit and loss statements and cash flow set-ups. The program can also derive values and returns. Students who learn ARGUS at the Merrick School have a significant advantage when they graduate. This tool is used in investing and finance firms, as well as commercial marketing.
  • Co-STAR : The listing for all commercial real estate across the United States.  Co-star lists rent levels, pass-through costs,  available space,  and any other information that can be useful to buyers and renters.  MSB has the listings for the entire United States. Thus students can compare Baltimore to other cities and areas.

What Our Students Study:

Curriculum as of Fall 2010

Business Fundamentals:

FIN 320 Excel for Financial Analysis
FIN 332 Financial Modeling and Communication
INSS 300 Management Information Systems  
OPRE 202
Statistical Data Analysis
  
MGMT 330
Personal and Professional Skills for Business
  
MKTG 430

Personal Selling

 

Real Estate Core Requirements:

ECON 312 Public Economics and Land Use Policy
FIN 471 Real Estate Finance  
REED 312 Real Estate Principles and Transactions  
REED 315 Real Property Law  
REED 475 Real Estate Market Analysis  
REED 480

Property Management

 

  

 Real Estate Electives (take a minimum of 2)

     
CSCE 401 Economic and Community Development  
FIN 470 Real Estate Investments  
REED 495 Real Estate Internship  
REED 497 Special Topics  

 Approved Electives

  • Intermediate Accounting I and II
  • Community Studies
  • Public Administration
  • Bureaucracy and Public Policy
  • Urban Politics and Public Policy
  • State and Local Government
  • Maryland Government Process/Politics
  • History of Baltimore
  • Other Electives by Permission of Program Director