Academic Program Overview

PSU offers 3 real estate degrees:fox tower

· Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development

· Undergraduate Major in Real Estate Finance

· Undergraduate Minor in Real Estate Development

The programs utilize courses that are offered by the Schools of Business Administration and Urban Studies and Planning. Courses are taught using active participation from real estate industry participants. Students may receive qualifying or continuing education credits toward professional Real Estate Appraisal or Brokerage licenses (click here for more information about professional licensure credits).

 

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development

The graduate certificate program has been designed to build the technical and analytical knowledge of those who wish to enter the real estate industry as well as further develop the skills of industry professionals. Areas of study include real estate development, housing economics, and real estate finance and investments. Ideally, students enrolled in the program will possess a Bachelors' degree in Business Administration, Community Development, or related social science disciplines. Supplementary coursework to prepare students for entry into the Certificate Program is available within the University's standard course offerings. Because certificate courses are offered at the graduate level, credit can be subsequently transferred into Masters and PhD programs at Portland State University. The coursework may also qualify for continuing education credits for industry practitioners.

For detailed information about the Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development, click on the Graduate Certificate tab above.

To see an overview of the course requirements for the Certificate, click here: Real Estate Development Certificate Course Requirements

 

Undergraduate Major in Real Estate Finance

Graduates from the Real Estate Finance option will understand the impact of the real estate industry on the local economy, and the dynamics that exist between the various components that constitute the industry. A depth of knowledge will be developed in financial accounting, financial instruments, marketing analysis, appraisal, and investments. The Real Estate Finance degree is the only degree offered by an AACSB accredited business school in the State of Oregon.

For detailed information about the Major in Real Estate Finance, click on the Real Estate Finance Major tab above.

To see an overview of the course requirements for the Major, click here: Real Estate Finance Major Course Requirements

 

Undergraduate Minor in Real Estate Development

The real estate development minor is designed for students looking to enter the real estate development industry. Students in the program will develop skills to evaluate real estate development proposals and understand how real estate development fits into regional planning and economic processes. Areas of study include foundations of real estate development and urban planning, real estate law, market analysis, and urban economics.

For detailed information about the Minor in Real Estate Development, click on the Real Estate Development Minor tab above.

To see an overview of the course requirements for the Minor, click here: Real Estate Development Minor Course Requirements