MBA Pathway in Real Estate curriculum

Gain an advantage in the real estate industry

A multi-disciplinary approach, a dynamic and focused selection of electives, and the strong support of the CU Real Estate Center combine to create an innovative and exciting option for Leeds students.

Networking events, personal mentoring, conferences and national competitions will give you advantages that will help you build your professional career in the real estate industry.

A real estate focused MBA can prepare you for a variety of functional roles within the real estate industry.

Sustainability & Real Estate 

Real estate is growth management. Sustainable real estate development is increasingly important within the real estate industry. Taking electives in this area will give you the tools to effectively evaluate, manage and recognize opportunities in real estate from a sustainable development perspective. Opportunities exist in real estate development firms, real estate investment trusts (REITs), large corporations, environmental agencies and other companies with an interest in sustainable business practices.

Elective courses:

  • MBAX 5600: Real Estate Principles (1.5 credits)
  • MBAX 5610: Real Estate Finance and Investment Analysis
  • MBAX 6630: Real Estate Economics
  • MBAX 6640: Real Estate Law
  • MBAX 6620: Real Estate Project Competition
  • MBAX 6815: Sustainable Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Electives in real estate finance give you the tools to effectively evaluate, manage and recognize opportunities in real estate from a financial perspective. Opportunities exist within real estate development firms, financial institutions, real estate investment firms, real estate investment trusts (REITs), mutual fund companies, hedge funds, consulting firms and financial analysis positions within non-real estate companies who have real estate.

Elective courses:

  • MBAX 5600: Real Estate Principles (1.5 credits)
  • MBAX 5610: Real Estate Finance and Investment Analysis
  • MBAX 6630: Real Estate Economics
  • MBAX 6640: Real Estate Law
  • MBAX 6620: Real Estate Project Competition
  • MBAX 6110: Entrepreneurial Finance

Entrepreneurial Real Estate

Many real estate companies are small and dynamic and adding entrepreneurship electives in real estate can maximize your ability to make an impact in these companies.

Elective courses:

  • MBAX 5600: Real Estate Principles (1.5 credits)
  • MBAX 5610: Real Estate Finance and Investment Analysis
  • MBAX 6630: Real Estate Economics
  • MBAX 6640: Real Estate Law
  • MBAX 6620: Real Estate Project Competition
  • MBAX 6110: Entrepreneurial Finance
  • MBAX 6100: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
  • MBAX 6170: Business Plan Execution

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