Real Estate and Applied Finance ,BS
Appraiser, Development, Land, Management, Property, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Sales, economics, investment
Would you like to launch a dynamic career at the leading edge of the world's largest asset class? Are you prepared to make impactful decisions that shape communities and drive economic growth? Learn the vital skills and strategies that will give you a distinct edge in the many facets of the competitive real estate industry.
The Bachelor of Science program in real estate and applied finance provides students the real estate knowledge and finance skills necessary to contribute and succeed in these complex, interrelated industries. Through a combination of coursework, practical projects and immersive experiential learning, students develop a strong foundation in both theory and practice. They also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help them effectively apply solutions to industry challenges.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
- Math
intensity: Moderate
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
First-year admission requirements: 1230 SAT Reasoning or 25 ACT score, or graduated in the top 8% of high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = "A").
First-year applicants should select an additional major when applying for admission. Additional choices may include any of the W. P. Carey business Bachelor of Arts programs or any other degree program outside of the W. P. Carey School of Business. Students who are not admissible to a W. P. Carey business BS major and who did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice are placed in a business BA program in the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Readmission requirements: Students must meet first-year admission requirements by way of high school GPA, test score or class rank, and they must have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (if applicable) and a cumulative ASU GPA of 3.00.
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer admission requirements (30 or more credit hours after high school): transfer GPA of 3.00 and a score of 1160 (prior to March 2016) or 1230 SAT Reasoning (after March 2016) or 25 ACT score, or graduated in the top 8% of their high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = "A"). Transfer students should select an additional major when applying for admission. Additional choices may include any of the school's BA programs or any other business or other degree program outside W. P. Carey School of Business. Students who are admissible to the university but do not meet admission requirements for this degree and did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice will be placed in a BA program in the W. P. Carey School of Business. Students not interested in the degree or campus location may reach out to wpcareyug@asu.edu for assistance selecting another degree program.
Students should visit the W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine if they meet change of major requirements.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
As globalization continues to impact the way people live and work, international experiences have become vital to success in every field of business. Through international study and internships, students gain valuable skills employers are looking for, including communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation and a real-life perspective on business applications worldwide. Business students can participate in Global Education programs nearly anywhere in the world and gain valuable internship experience in many global business hubs.
The W. P. Carey School of Business recommends these programs for students majoring in real estate and applied finance.
Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the competitive and evolving industries of real estate investment, development and finance. They are prepared for a variety of career paths in real estate investment, commercial and residential brokerage, property management, real estate development, and with banks, government agencies and consulting firms.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, salaries in real estate range from approximately $70,000 to $108,000 (May 2023). In addition to examples in the table below, graduates may work in the following areas, which have median salaries as listed:
- land subdivision: $108,240
- project management (non-residential): $108,380
- project management (residential): $85,260
Additionally, those interested in pursuing advanced studies or professional certifications in real estate, finance, law or related fields have been provided a solid foundation for further study by this program.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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19.5%
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$82,210
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5.4%
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$60,670
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2.9%
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$65,740
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6.2%
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$95,370
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3.2%
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$49,980
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4.6%
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$61,560
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3.5%
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$62,190
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1.7%
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$50,490
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ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
Department of Finance
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BAC 501
wpcareyfin@asu.edu
480-965-9418
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
