B.S. in real estate
The real estate major prepares you for graduate study in real estate, economics and finance, as well as careers in land development, brokerage, valuation, investment counseling, site analysis and selection, property management, mortgage lending, and corporate or bank real estate departments. Graduates also find opportunities in real estate roles across the public and private sectors.
VCU offers the longest-standing bachelor’s degree in real estate in Virginia and one of only about 25 in the nation. Our program is recognized by the Appraisal Foundation, which means you may be eligible for academic credit toward real estate appraiser licensure and certification.
Curriculum
Our program introduces basic principles of real estate, property management, real estate law, appraisal and finance. Select from a comprehensive list of electives to learn the essentials of real estate negotiation, brokerage and land-use planning. We also offer internships that give you real-world experience and prepare you for a variety of careers in the real estate profession.
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Career opportunities
The Kornblau Real Estate Program at VCU helps students gain a solid understanding of the disciplines, skills and ethics required in today's real estate profession. We can help you define your ideal career path through site visits to real estate developments and one-on-one access to industry mentors. We continue to support our graduates as they seek licenses and professional designations. Our programs prepare you for careers in mortgage lending, development, investments, brokerage and sales, valuation and property management.
Common Job Titles
Investment & Development
Property Management & Operations
Recent Employers
Ram Alumni Career Paths
Extracurriculars & Skill-building opportunities
Student Organizations
- Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR) at VCU
- Real Estate Club at VCU
(formerly Rho Epsilon Professional Real Estate Fraternity)
Campus-Based
Career Experience
- Kornblau Real Estate Industry Talks
- Kornblau Summer Fellowship
- Real Estate Trends Conference
- Student organization operations chair or treasurer
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Through the Kornblau Real Estate program at VCU, I have the opportunity to work at Markel Corporation in their Corporate Real Estate Department. Everyday I gain valuable real estate knowledge. This experience has also made it possible for me to broaden my network and meet with remarkable mentors in the field, who provide incomparable advice and guidance.
ALLISON L.
Class of 2019