University

University of Southern California Marshall

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Concentration Real Estate Finance

Program overview

The Undergraduate Emphasis in Real Estate Finance at USC Marshall provides a specialized skill set for students aiming to work in real estate finance and development. The program prepares students for the complexities of real estate finance, economics, and computer modeling. It integrates rigorous foundational courses with experiential learning classes, emphasizing real-world opportunities in securities trading, real estate development, and valuation.

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Total members: 16

University rank: 9

Last updated: January 11, 2024

Deep Dive

Wondering about real estate undergraduate programs? Join Sam Carlson and Spencer Burton as they discuss USC's undergraduate real estate program with current students and Presidents of USC MREFA, Conner Knauss and Chris Comet. A big thank you to Connor and Chris for contributing their time towards helping new students learn about USC's real estate offerings.

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Concentration Real Estate Finance

Length of program

4 Years

Number of Credits Required

128 units (16 upper division units in the emphasis)

Mode of learning

On campus

Unique real estate academic features

Integration of business administration with a focus on real estate finance
Experiential learning classes and real-world opportunities

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Business Finance
Applied Business Statistics
Microeconomics for Business
Macroeconomics for Business
Fundamental Principles of Calculus
Communication Strategy in Business
Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Marketing Fundamentals
Operations Management
Business Analytics
Strategic Management
The Urban Context
Introduction to Real Estate
Real Estate Career Seminar
History of Planning and Development
Designing Livable Communities

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Alumni speaker panels
Networking events with real estate employers

Real estate extracurricular activities available

USC Trojan Real Estate Association (TREA)
Marshall Real Estate Finance Association (MREFA)
Weekly events
Internship Preparation
Guest speaker events
Industry panels
Project tours
Office visits
Socials
Mentors and Leaders (M&L) program for advanced concepts in real estate

Networking opportunities

The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate hosts seminars, workshops, and forums for industry leaders, students, and faculty

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Real Estate Finance
Development Planning
Investment managers

Average salary post graduation

$74,913

Convenient Holdings
Corevest Finance
Cresa
Dekel
Deloitte
Douglas Elliman
DWS Group
Eastdil Secured
ETHOS Real Estate
Fortress Investment Group
Gafcon
Greystar
Healthpeak Properties
Hines
J.P. Morgan
Jamestown
Jamison Properties
JLL
JRK Property Holdings
Kennedy Wilson

Common employers

Adept Urban
AEW Capital Management
American Realty Advisors
April Housing
Ascendant Capital Partners
Bellwether Asset Management
Berkadia
Blackstone
BrightSpire Capital
Brookfield Properties
Buchanan Street Partners
Capital One
Carmel Partners
Caruso
CBRE
City National Bank
Clark Construction Group
Clear Capital
Colliers International
ConAm Group of Companies

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

A current list of faculty can be found here:

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Marco Giacoletti

Assistant Professor of Finance and Business Economics

Juan Gonzalez

Adjunct Professor of Finance and Business Economics

Richard Kent Green

Professor of Policy, Planning, and Development

Alumni Support

Real estate alumni networks and associations

USC Trojan Network
Marshall Real Estate Finance Association

Accreditations and Rankings

National Universities (2023 - 2024)

Ranking: 28

Best Business Schools (2023 -2024)

Ranking: 15

Financial Information

Tuition fees

$66,640

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Lusk Center for Real Estate

Campus Size

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university with a campus size of 229 acres

Contact Information

USC Marshall School of Business Admissions

3670 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, California 90089

(213) 740-8885

[email protected]

Marshall Real Estate Finance Association

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