BSBA in Business Administration with Emphasis in Real Estate
Degree Program Description
Students pursuing a degree in Business Administration will gain exposure to multiple areas of business including Accounting, Economics, Finance and Banking, Management, and Marketing. Students who pursue an emphasis in Finance and Banking can add on an emphasis in Real Estate. Real estate is an ideal field for those with an entrepreneurial spirit who seek career options around the globe. The Real Estate emphasis is for students contemplating a career in real estate investment, property management, mortgage banking, or associated field. Related careers include real estate investment analyst, property manager, mortgage banking officer, REIT (real estate investment fund) manager, and real estate valuation specialist.
Major Program Requirements
Students must complete all university requirements, including general education, and the degree requirements below.
| General Education Requirements | 27 | |
| Upper Level Admissions Courses | 33 | |
| Required Core Courses | 24 | |
| Money, Banking and Financial Markets | ||
or ECONOM 3251 | Managerial Economics | |
| Corporate Finance | ||
| Principles of Management - Writing Intensive | ||
or MANGMT 3000 | Principles of Management | |
| Introduction to Business Processes and Technologies | ||
| Introduction to Business Law | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Advanced Professional Development Principles | ||
| Professional Development Program - Internship | ||
| Real Estate Required Courses | 18 | |
| Financial Management | ||
| Investments | ||
| Operations Management | ||
| Financial Accounting Concepts | ||
| Principles of Real Estate | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics II | ||
| Additional Real Estate Courses | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Real Estate Appraisal | ||
| Real Estate Finance and Investment | ||
| Real Estate Portfolio Analysis and REITs | ||
| Additional Finance and Banking Course (any 4000 level Finance Course) | 3 | |
| Emphasis Support Courses | 6 | |
| Select two of the following | ||
Accountancy: Any 3000 or 4000 level class (if not used in required core courses) | ||
| Computer-Based Data Systems (if not used in UL requirements) | ||
| Algorithm Design and Programming I | ||
| Algorithm Design and Programming II (or any 4000 level class (if not used in required course courses)) | ||
Economics: ECONOM 3251 or any 4000 level class (if not used in required core courses) | ||
Finance: Any 3000 or 4000 level class (if not used in required core courses) | ||
| Financial Planning: Tax Planning | ||
Management: Any 3000 or 4000 level class (if not used in required core courses) | ||
Marketing: Any 3000 or 4000 level class (if not used in required core courses) | ||
| Capstone course - senior year (on campus) minimum grade of C- required | 3 | |
| Strategic Management | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Semester Plan
Below is a sample plan of study, semester by semester. A student's actual plan may vary based on course choices where options are available.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BUS_AD 1500 | 3 | MATH 1400 | 3 |
| MATH 1100 | 3 | ECONOM 1014 | 3 |
| State Requirement | 3 | ENGLSH 1000 | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | Humanities | 3 |
| Biological or Physical Science with Lab | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ACCTCY 2036 | 3 | ACCTCY 2037 | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | 3 | ACCTCY 2258 | 3 |
| ECONOM 1015 | 3 | FINANC 3000 | 3 |
| STAT 2500 | 3 | ECONOM 3229 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Humanity (writing intensive) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BUS_AD 3500 | 3 | MANGMT 3540 | 3 |
| FINANC 4010 | 3 | FINANC 4020 | 3 |
| STAT 3500 | 3 | MRKTNG 3000 | 3 |
| MANGMT 3000W | 3 | Emphasis Support | 3 |
| MANGMT 3300 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MANGMT 4010 | 3 | MANGMT 4970 (Capstone) | 3 |
| ACCTCY 4356 | 3 | Additional Real Estate Course | 3 |
| FINANC 4500 | 3 | Additional Real Estate Course | 3 |
| BUS_AD 4500 | 3 | Additional Finance Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Emphasis Support Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||
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Major and Career Exploration
The University of Missouri has many resources to assist you in exploring majors and career possibilities. For guidance, visit the Majors and Careers website or view specific resources below.
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If you are considering a change of major or are exploring multiple majors, schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Discovery Center by calling (573)884-9700 or through MU Connect Discovery Center service in you success network.
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If you have decided on a major, visit an academic advisor in the School or College that you are interested in to discuss the process of declaring the major.
- If you would like to learn more about your career interests, abilities, values and talents, visit the MU Career Center. No Appointment is necessary to explore career options with one of our staff members.
- If you would like information about MU majors and degree programs, visit:
- the Degrees, Majors (Degree Programs), Emphasis Areas, Minors and Certificates page in the catalog,
- the MU Majors website.
For additional major and career exploration resources, visit Major & Career Exploration in the catalog.