University

University of Nebraska Omaha

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Real Estate and Land Use Economics

Program overview

The concentration in real estate and land use economics equips students for diverse career paths within the real estate industry.

Last updated: May 15, 2024

College of Business Administration

300 Mammel Hall 6708 Pine Street Omaha, NE 68182, USA

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science Real Estate and Land Use Economics Concentration

Length of program

4 years

Number of Credits Required

120 total credits with 18 credits (real estate concentration)

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Bachelor of Science program with a concentration in Real Estate and Land Use Economics prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities within the real estate sector. These paths encompass roles in commercial real estate finance, asset management, investment analysis, property management, appraisal, corporate real estate management, brokerage, development, and various other positions related to real estate in both public and private sectors.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Real Estate & Land Use Economics Concentration Required Courses:

  • Real Estate Principles And Practices
  • Basic Appraisal Procedures

Real Estate And Land Use Economics Finance Options:

  • Real Estate Investments
  • Residential Real Estate Finance

Real Estate And Land Use Economics Industry Options:

  • Property Management
  • Real Estate Brokerage And Sales

Real Estate And Land Use Economics Cross-Discipline Options:

  • Real Estate Law
  • Real Estate Development
  • Financial Reporting And Analysis

Real Estate and Land Use Economics Concentration Elective Courses:

  • Real Property Rights And Ownership: Overcoming Barriers
  • Real Estate Brokerage And Sales
  • Property Management
  • Real Estate Law
  • Real Estate Investments
  • Residential Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Development
  • Real Estate Independent Study
  • Real Estate Internship
  • Introduction To Econometrics
  • Business Intelligence And Reporting
  • Entrepreneurial Foundations
  • Investment Principles And Practices
  • Financial Markets
  • Commercial Bank Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • Consultative Selling Principles

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • CBA Career Fair
  • Omaha Commercial Real Estate Summit

Real estate extracurricular activities available

  • Educational Events
  • Omaha Streetcar Discussion
  • Agricultural Land Brokerage & Auctions
  • Volunteer Activities

Networking opportunities

  • Rho Epsilon Real Estate Scholarship Banquet
  • UNO Real Estate Center

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Commercial or Residential Brokerage
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Asset Management/Investment Analysis
  • Property Management
  • Appraisal
  • Corporate Real Estate Management
  • Development

Common employers​

  • PJ Morgan Real Estate
  • CDR Realty
  • Oak Investment Real Estate
  • Walentine O’Toole McQuillan & Gordon LLP
  • Lockwood Development
  •  Burlington Capital
  • Realcorp Inc.
  • First Westroads Bank
  • Q10 Daisley Ruff
  • Layman & Associates

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Patty Bick

Finance, Banking and Real Estate, Associate Professor

Jeffery S. Bredthau

Finance, Banking and Real Estate, Associate Professor

Dr. Brian C Payne

Finance, Banking and Real Estate, Associate Professor

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Derick Lewin

Commercial Real Estate Broker-PJ Morgan Real Estate

Ruth Brooks

Owner at CDR Realty, Inc.

John Heine, JD, CCIM

Broker of Multifamily and Commercial Investment Sales

Real estate alumni networks and associations

  • UNO Young Alumni Academy
  • Alumni Association

Accreditations and Rankings

Nebraska Real Estate Commission (NREC) Accreditation

Appraisal Qualification Board (AQB) Accreditation

Awards or recognition

UNO Real Estate Student Wins National CREW Scholarship: Senior looks to break barriers, improve communities. (2018, September 24). University of Nebraska Omaha. https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2018/09/senior-looks-to-break-barriers-improve-communities.php

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $20,708
Non Res. $29,590

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

College of Business Administration
300 Mammel Hall
6708 Pine Street Omaha, NE 68182, USA

 

Campus Size

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is a public institution with a campus size of 88.5 acres. 

Contact Information

Undergraduate Admissions

111 Eppley Administration Building 6001 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68182, USA

(402) 554-2393

Rho Epsilon Real Estate

Mammel Hall, 332Y 6708 Pine Street Omaha, NE 68182, USA

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