Real estate is a dynamic multifaceted industry that is a significant part of the local, national, and global economies. The Real Estate Development Minor provides students with a range of courses that delve into core aspects of the real estate industry including finance, urban planning, negotiations and selling, and construction. In addition to the required course, students can select from multiple elective courses offered by several schools. The electives are divided into three primary tracks, which are: Real Estate Development, Entrepreneurship, and Urban Planning. In addition to their coursework, students in this minor can take advantage of programs offered by GMU’s Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship including valuable networking opportunities with leaders in the regional real estate industry.
Policies
At least eight credits must be unique to the minor and not applied toward any other major, minor, or concentration. Students must achieve a grade of C or better in each course that is applied toward the minor.
For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors. The School of Business residency requirement for this minor supersedes the university requirement: at least nine credits must be earned at Mason.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 15
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FNAN 351 | Principles of Real Estate | 3 |
| Total Credits | 3 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select four courses from the following: 1 | 12 | |
| Real Estate Development Track | ||
| Internship in Business | ||
| Construction Systems | ||
| Real Estate Finance | ||
| Real Estate Development | ||
| Urban Planning | ||
| Negotiations in Organizations | ||
| Consultative Selling | ||
| Entrepreneurship Track | ||
| Internship in Business | ||
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ||
| Starting a Business | ||
| Negotiations in Organizations | ||
| Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills | ||
| Consultative Selling | ||
| Urban Planning Track | ||
| Internship in Business | ||
| Urban Planning | ||
or GOVT 357 | Urban Planning | |
| RS: GIS Analysis and Application | ||
| Issues in Public Policy and Administration | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| 1 | Students may select three elective courses from one track, or from a combination of tracks. |