Program Overview
The Real Estate and Urban Analysis program at Ohio State University prepares students for careers in the financial services industry, particularly in real estate valuation, development, brokerage, and finance. Graduates possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, in-depth knowledge of real estate, and a global perspective. The program emphasizes professional designations and industry involvement to enhance career advancement.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Real Estate and Urban Analysis program at Ohio State University is an applied discipline that draws upon principles from management, economics, marketing, and finance. The program focuses on real estate valuation, development, brokerage, and finance. Students gain knowledge and skills that prepare them for careers in the financial services industry, particularly in areas such as loan origination and servicing, portfolio investment, and advising. The program emphasizes the acquisition of professional designations and participation in industry associations to enhance career advancement.
Objectives:
Upon graduation, graduates of the Real Estate and Urban Analysis program at Fisher College of Business will:
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and critically assess problems facing contemporary businesses.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of human resources.
- Possess a global perspective and can critically evaluate the international context a contemporary business operates in.
- Can identify and assess ethical issues surrounding business decisions.
- Are able to work effectively in a team-based environment.
- Can demonstrate professional deportment and effective oral and written communication skills.
Outline:
Program Structure:
Students admitted to the Columbus campus are directly admitted to the Fisher major program and the real estate and urban analysis specialization.
Course Schedule:
The program consists of the following components:
Principles Courses:
- Accounting Principles
- Economics Principles
- Statistics
Core Courses:
- Business Skills and Environment
- Business Law
- Finance
- International Business
- Logistics
- Management Sciences
- Management and Human Resources
- Marketing
- Strategic Management
Required Major Courses:
- Introduction to Real Estate
- Property Management
- Real Estate Law
- Real Estate Finance
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the Real Estate and Urban Analysis program have a wide range of career opportunities in various industries, including:
- Commercial banks
- Savings associations
- Insurance companies
- Mortgage bankers
- Private appraisal and consulting firms
- Real estate developers
- Property management firms
- Residential or commercial and industrial brokerage offices
- Corporate real estate departments
- Franchise organizations
- Government agencies involved with lending
- Entrepreneurship in real estate-related fields
Salary Estimates:
The average starting salary for students majoring in real estate and urban analysis was $58,571 in 2018-19.
