The Master of Science in Real Estate Analysis is designed to provide advanced study for property professionals and for persons interested in developing their skills in this specific area. The program is intended for students desiring a strong concentration in the real estate area. The focus of the program allows the student to gain considerable expertise in the area in a relatively short period of time. A minimum of 30 hours are required to complete the program. (Note: Most foundation and required courses are offered only once a year.)
Career Possibilities
Acquisitions Director
Appraisers
Asset Manager
Business Operations Specialist
Cost Estimator
Development Manager
Financial Analyst
Investment Analyst
Portfolio Manager
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager
Real Estate Broker
Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities
Treasurer and Controller
Professional Organizations
Students in Real Estate Analysis can join the North Texas Real Estate Club (NTREC).
Course Requirements
Background Courses* (15 hours)
*NOTE: Background courses may be required if your undergraduate degree did not prepare you for current master level courses.
Background courses are assessed on an as needed basis after evaluation of undergraduate transcripts.
| ACCT 5020 (3.0 hrs.) | Accumulation and Analysis of Acct. Data |
| BCIS 5090 (1.5 hrs.) | Intro. to Business Computer Info. Systems |
| BLAW 5050 (1.5 hrs.) | Legal, Reg. and Ethical Env. of Business |
| DSCI 5010 (1.5 hrs.) | Statistical Analysis |
| FINA 5040 (1.5 hrs) | Intro. to Finance and Financial Mathematics |
| MATH 1190 (3 hrs.) | Business Calculus (or other calc. course) |
| MGMT 5070 (1.5 hrs.) | Management Issues |
| MKTG 5000 (1.5 hrs.) | Marketing Concepts |
Foundation Courses (12 hours)
| ACCT 5130 (3 hrs.) | Accounting for Management* |
| BLAW 5770 (3 hrs.) | Advanced Real Estate Law and Contracts |
| FINA 5170 (3 hrs.) | Financial Management* |
| RMIN 5730 (3 hrs.) | Risk Mgmt. Techniques for the Business Execs. |
*Students already possessing competence in these areas may select a more advanced course in the area with the approval of the department.
Required Courses (18 hours)
| REAL 5350 (3 hrs.) | Introduction to Real Estate and Investment Analysis |
| REAL 5400 (3 hrs.) | Real Estate Valuation |
| REAL 5440 (3 hrs.) | Advanced Real Estate Finance and Analysis |
| REAL 5760 (3 hrs.) | Advanced Real Estate Investments and Analysis |
| REAL 5780 (3 hrs.) | Seminar in Real Estate Research (Capstone Course) |
| Elective | Selected with departmental advisor |
Internship
You may complete an internship for three hours of pass/no pass credit, upon completion of three hours in your area of study. Your internship will not count towards your degree and may not be taken your first semester. Please see your departmental advisor for more information.
