University

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Bachelor in Business Administration Real Estate and Urban Land Economics

Program overview

The undergraduate real estate major aims to comprehensively analyze commercial real estate, guided by the educational philosophy of James A. Graaskamp, emphasizing dynamic interactions over static facts. It involves assessing different property types, residential development, and managing risk across various real estate aspects, including finance, development, valuation, and market analysis. Students develop technical skills, conceptual understanding, and critical thinking to make informed property decisions. Graduates pursue diverse careers in real estate, such as private equity investment, lending, valuation, development, asset/property management, and investment sales.

Last updated: February 8, 2024

Wisconsin School of Business

Grainger Hall 975 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706, USA

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor in Business Administration Real Estate and Urban Land Economics

Length of program

4 years

Number of Credits Required

120

Mode of learning

On Campus

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

REAL ESTATE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

  • The Real Estate Process
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Excel Modeling
  • Real Estate ARGUS Modeling
  • Valuation of Real Estate
  • Urban and Regional Economics
  • Real Estate Law
  • REAL EST 530 – Real Estate Investment Analysis

See a full list of courses and disciplines here

REAL ESTATE ELECTIVES

  • Contemporary Topics (1)
  • Community Economic Analysis
  • Public Real Estate Equity Investment
  • Private Real Estate Equity Investment I: Analysis and Structures
  • Residential Property Development
  • Real Estate Capital Markets
  • Green – Sustainable Development
  • Real Estate Investment Analysis and Presentation

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Real Estate Case Competitions: when students join a case competition team, they apply their classroom knowledge to real-world business challenges, thereby sharpening their presentation and leadership skills. Many participants find these opportunities highly rewarding and often highlight them as significant achievements on their résumés.

Networking opportunities

  • Real Estate Club: for those seeking a community of undergraduate and graduate students who share their enthusiasm for real estate, joining the Real Estate Club is recommended. It stands as one of the largest and most active student organizations on campus, providing leadership opportunities, field trips, fall and spring career fairs, and networking events with professionals.
  • Women in Real Estate: connect with women who are passionate about real estate and enthusiastic about fostering an inclusive and supportive community through a guest speaker series, field trips, and networking events.
  • Real Estate Mentor Program: in the Real Estate Mentor Program, individuals have the opportunity to learn the commercial real estate business firsthand. Participants are matched with a Wisconsin real estate alum or Graaskamp Center board member for mentorship.

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Real Estate Analyst
  • Acquisitions Associate
  • Development Associate
  • Real Estate Valuation Analyst
  • Underwriting Analyst
  • Financial Analyst

Average salary post graduation

$$69,963

Common employers​

  • Altus Group
  • Jones Lang LaSalle
  • Cushman and Wakefield
  • Prudential Financial
  • Northwestern Mutual

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Alumni Support

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association ( WREAA): as a student member of WREAA, individuals will have instant access to networking events in major cities across the U.S. and the WREAA Career Hub.

Accreditations and Rankings

Best Undergraduate Real Estate (2023-2024)

Ranking: 1

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res: $13,216
Non-Res: $42,612

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

The real estate program at The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) is housed within the Wisconsin School of Business located at Grainger Hall 975 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706, USA.

Campus Size

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public institution with a campus size of 939 acres (main campus).

Contact Information

Admissions Office

702 West Johnson Street, Suite 1101 Madison, Wisconsin 53715-1007

(608) 262-3961

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