University

Florida International University

Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate

Program overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate at Florida International University is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the real estate and real estate finance industries. The program emphasizes the financial aspects of real estate transactions across various sectors, including residential, commercial, and international real estate, as well as property management and real estate development. Graduates of the program will be well-prepared to navigate the complexities of real estate markets, practices, and institutions, and to evaluate real estate development opportunities effectively.

Last updated: March 5, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Length of program

4 Years

Number of Credits Required

120

Mode of learning

On campus

Unique real estate academic features

Focus on core real estate disciplines like finance, investment, development, and property management.
Integration of practical applications through guest speakers, case studies, and simulations.
Internship opportunities to gain real-world experience.
Emphasis on ethical considerations and sustainability in the real estate industry.
Opportunities to participate in student organizations and competitions.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Real Estate Principles
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Investment
Legal Environment of Real Estate
International Real Estate

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Real Estate Case Competition
Guest speaker series
Industry networking events
Field trips to real estate projects

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Attend our property tours, expert series real estate development and other real estate association networkers
Real Estate Student Association (RESA)

Networking opportunities

Real Estate Student Association (RESA)
FIU Business Marketing Association (BMA)
FIU Finance Society
Various other student organizations and clubs

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Real estate analyst
Real estate broker
Property manager
Appraiser
Loan officer
Consultant
Developer
Entrepreneur

Common employers

Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
Commercial real estate firms
Property management companies
Lenders and financial institutions
Government agencies
Consulting firms

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See a full list of faculty members here.

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Eli Beracha

Director

Walter D'Lima

Assistant Professor

Lu Fang

Assistant Professor

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Aniley Perez (18)

Commercial Insurance Advisor Brown & Brown Insurance

Joseph Semprevivo (14)

Professor at Indian River State College

Jeb Bush, Jr. (09)

Partner Finback Investment Partner at Bush Ventures

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Alumni Groups can be found here.

Business Alumni Chapter
Chapman Executive Women’s Association
Marketing Alumni Affinity Council

Accreditations and Rankings

Real Estate Research Productivity, Globally

Ranking: 1

National Universities (2023 - 2024)

Ranking: 124

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Cost per credit
Res. $$205.57
Non-Res. $618.87

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Florida International University, College of Business, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, 11200 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199.

State of the art Facilities

FIU offers state-of-the-art facilities for real estate students, including the Tibor and Sheila Hollo School of Real Estate, which provides access to cutting-edge technology and resources. The Hollo School features a Real Estate Market Analysis Lab equipped with industry-standard software for data analysis and forecasting. Additionally, FIU’s Alvah H. Chapman Graduate School of Business offers a Financial Trading Room with Bloomberg terminals, providing students with hands-on experience in financial markets and analysis.