The Bachelor of Science in Real Estate is a comprehensive program that teaches the traditional core concepts of real estate including real estate finance and project management, while integrating unique offerings including design and related environmental concerns. Traditional career paths include real estate investment, financial analysis, project design and development, asset and portfolio management, urban planning and policy. 

The BSRE curriculum is intended for all undergraduate students seeking to pursue careers in real estate, including double majors in architecture, business, environmental studies, and other liberal arts degrees. 

• Faculty of Industry Professionals: Learn from current practitioners who bring real-world experience and a commitment to teaching
• Entrepreneurial Opportunities: The unique Real Estate Capstone course involves practical skill-building while working on real-world real estate proposals
• Research & Analysis: Students and faculty engage in industry research to advance the field
• Global Relevance: Coursework focuses on local examples of key national and global issues, such as river and water management, historic and cultural preservation, community health and engagement, and transportation and regional growth

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The option to take ARCH 1011 Architecture Studio (6 c.h.) and ARCH 2021 Architecture Studio (6 c.h.), instead ofSRED 2050 Design & Real Estate (4 c.h.) and SRED 3070 Urbanism and Real Estate (4 c.h.), is only open to students: 
 

• Double majoring in Real Estate and Architecture
• Pursuing Dual Degrees in Real Estate and Architecture
• Majoring in Real Estate with a Minor in Architecture
• Pursuing Real Estate after initial enrollment in Architecture Program

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SRED 2010 Introduction to Real Estate (3 c.h.), SRED 2020 Real Estate Transactions (3 c.h.), SRED 2030 Real Estate Finance (3 c.h.) and SRED 2040 Fundamentals of Real Estate Development (3 c.h.) are also offered during the summer as part of the Real Estate Summer Minor program. Visit the Real Estate Summer Minor website for more details including tuition fees, dates, etc.

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Students who take ARCH 1011 Architecture Studio (6 c.h.) and/or ARCH 2021 Architecture Studio (6 c.h.) cannot count the extra earned credits towards their elective credit total.

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Students who choose additional Finance or Innovation electives can use the additional elective(s) to fulfill the General Elective requirement.

Approved Electives

Notes on Newcomb-Tulane College Core Curriculum:

• The following courses in the Real Estate Program satisfy the Aesthetic and Creative Arts requirements within the core curriculum:
  • ARCH 1110 Intro to Architecture (3 c.h.) 
  • DESG 1105 Intro Design/Creative Thinking (3 c.h.) 
  • SRED 2050 Design & Real Estate (4 c.h.)
• The following courses in the Real Estate Program satisfy the Social and Behavioral Science requirement within the core curriculum:
  • ECON 1010 Introduction to Microeconomics (3 c.h.) 
  • ECON 1020 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 c.h.) 
  • SRED 4520 Cities, Disasters & Decisions (3 c.h.)

• The following courses in the Real Estate Program satisfy the Global Perspectives requirement within the core curriculum:
  • ARCH 1110 Intro to Architecture (3 c.h.) 
  • SRED 4520 Cities, Disasters & Decisions (3 c.h.)
• The following courses in the Real Estate Program satisfy the 2nd Tier Writing requirement within the core curriculum:
  • SRED 4520 Cities, Disasters & Decisions (3 c.h.)
  • SRED 4535 Real Estate Technology (3 c.h.)

Program String and Field of Study: ARBS_UG, BSRE

For more information, contact The School of Architecture and Built Environment.