University

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Finance Real Estate Track

Program overview

The BYU undergraduate Real Estate Track, part of the Finance Major, equips students with a comprehensive understanding of real estate concepts, including mortgage financing, valuation techniques, investment analysis, property rights, and real estate contracts. This rigorous program offers extensive opportunities in various real estate careers, enabling graduates to explore diverse industry roles.

Last updated: January 19, 2024

Marriot School of Business

Provo, UT 84602

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance with Real Estate Track

Length of program

4 Years

Number of Credits Required

120

Mode of learning

On campus

Unique real estate academic features

Specialized training in real estate concepts within the finance major, for an extensive overview with a financial outlook on real estate.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

  • Principles of Accounting
  • Principles of Finance
  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Investments
  • Money, Banking, & Business
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Real Estate Finance & Investment
  • Real Estate Development

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • Career Paths in Real Estate Summit

Real estate extracurricular activities available

  • BYU Real Estate Association
  • Corporate Finance & Advisory Association
  • Investment Banking Association
  • Private Banking and Wealth Management Association​

Networking opportunities

  • Participation in various industry events and associations

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Real estate investment banker
  • Consultant
  • Private equity/REIT analyst
  • Entrepreneur

Average salary post graduation

$ 81,548

Common employers​

  • Bridge Investment Group
  • Peak Capital Partners
  • TH Real Estate, a Nuveen company
  • PGIM
  • Goldman Sachs
  • J.P. Morgan
  • Sunstone Properties Trust
  • USAA Real Estate
  • Greystar
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Principal
  • Invitation Homes

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Gregory Adams

Director of Finance Research

Karl Diether

Professor of Finance

Tyler Shumway

Professor of Finance

Mention any recent real estate research achievements or ongoing projects

BYU has been recognized as one of the top U.S. universities in real estate research, with faculty members actively publishing in major journals. Research topics include real estate pricing, loans, valuation, taxation, and the impact of tax-deferred exchanges.

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Jerry Petersen

District Sales Manager

Real estate alumni networks and associations

  • BYU Marriott Alumni Directory
  • BYU Management Society
  • LinkedIn Group
  • BYU Connect
  • Finance Alumni Engagement
  • LinkedIn Group for Finance
  • Alumni Newsletters
  • Alumni Story Sharing

Accreditations and Rankings

National Universities (2023 - 2024)

Ranking: 115

Accounting (2023 - 2024)

Ranking: 3

Financial Information

Tuition fees

$6,304

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Marriott School of Business, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602, USA

Campus Size

Brigham Young University is a private university with a total campus size of approximately 560 acres across all of its campuses and locations

Contact Information

Marriot School Of Business

Marriott School of Business, 730 TNRB, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602-3113

(801) 422-4121

BYU Real Estate Association

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