University

University of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Development

Program overview

The Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Development program offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum tailored to address the multifaceted influence of real estate on individuals' lifestyles, occupations, and overall well-being.

Last updated: April 30, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Development

Length of program

3-year plan or 4-year plan

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Real Estate and Development (RED) major at UC San Diego stands out as one of the nation’s most extensive undergraduate programs in its field. It acknowledges the evolving landscape of real estate development and the necessity for future innovators to grasp the interplay between real estate finance, data analysis, urban planning and design, environmental regulations, and emerging technologies. Recognizing the value of blending academic theory with practical experience, the program offers professional development opportunities and leverages the San Diego-Tijuana city-region as an active learning environment for hands-on, project-based education.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Lower Division Requirements:

History of U.S. Urban Communities or Urban World Systems or Introduction to Global Architecture
Introduction to the Real Estate and Development Process
Applied Urban Economics for Planning and Development
Real Estate Principles and Analysis
Real Estate and Development Colloquium
Calculus 1 or Calculus for Science and Engineering or Quantitative Methods
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting

Upper Division Requirements:

Foundation Courses
Technical Elective
Sustainable Planning/Sustainable Development Course
Capstone Studio Sequence Courses
Upper-Division Elective Courses

Foundation Courses:

Land Use Planning
Real Estate and Development Law and Regulation
Real Estate Planning and Development
Real Estate Development Finance and Investment
Real Estate and Development Market Analysis

Technical Elective:

Graphics, Visual Communication, and Urban Information
Site Analysis
Urban Design Practicum
International Urban Design Practicum
Intermediate Geographic Information Systems for Urban and Community Planning

Sustainable Planning/Sustainable Development Course:

Introduction to Green Building
Planning for Sustainable Communities
Sustainable Development
International Sustainable Development

Capstone Sequence:

In their senior year, all RED majors must complete the Capstone Studio Sequence, in order:

USP 185A: Real Estate Finance and Development Studio I
USP 185B: Real Estate Finance and Development Studio II

Upper Division Electives

Double Major and/or Minor Options

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Guest Speaker Event
Panel Event
Annual Capstone Competition

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Site Tour

Networking opportunities

Triton Real Estate Organization
Urban Land Institute
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Development
Brokerage and Leasing
Construction Management
Architecture
Corporate Real Estate
Institutional Real Estate Investment
Property Management
Mortgage and Construction Lending
Acquisitions
Asset Management
Loan Servicing
Portfolio Management
Real Estate Law
Urban Planning

Apple
Lincoln Realty Group
Apartment Realty Group
Baddie Development
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Financial institutions
Cities
Universities

Common employers

Realty Income Corporation
London Moeder Advisors
Axos Bank
Cushman & Wakefield
Jones Lang LaSalle
ConAM Management Corporation
Altus Group
National Storage Affiliates
Real Estate software companies (ARGUS, CoStar)

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

David Osias

USP Lecturer; Real Estate & Development Advisory Board Chair

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Paul Barnes

Division President-Shea Homes San Diego

Uri Feldman

President-Sunroad Holding Corporation

Marc Brutten

Founder and CEO-Brutten Global

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Triton Real Estate Alumni Association (TREAA)

Accreditations and Rankings

Awards or recognition

Best RED Capstone Project Award: Annual USP Department Award Recipients. https://usp.ucsd.edu/academics/urban-expo/index.html

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $43,686
Non Res. $77,886

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Social Sciences Public Engagement Building, 9625 Scholars Drive North Third Floor, La Jolla, CA 92093-0036, USA

State of the art Facilities

Resources inside the building provide the foundation for innovation infrastructure, the nucleus for the campus’ mission to develop tomorrow’s innovation workforce. Programs like The Basement, Makerspace and The Design Lab are enhanced by lively event space and coworking resources for collaborating visitors. And its proximity to the Epstein Family Amphitheater and the UC San Diego Blue Line trolley station at Pepper Canyon makes the Design and Innovation Building a fulcrum of connectivity for the campus and the community — a front door to our changemaking campus.