Real Estate Major, B.S.

General Degree Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements. 

• Degree and Certificate Requirements  
• General Studies Requirements  
• Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement  
• Senior Experience Graduation Requirements  

Program Requirements

• A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
• To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate, a student must successfully complete 30 or more credit hours of business coursework at MSU Denver. This 30-hour residency requirement can be met by completing any business courses with the prefix ACC, ACCM, BNK, BUS, CIS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MKT, and REL. A student must complete at least twelve (12) upper-division semester hours in Real Estate or Finance at MSU Denver.
• In order to graduate, students must maintain a 2.0 average inside the Business Core.
• A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in this program (i.e., major courses required or in concentration) to count toward the bachelor’s degree.
• In order to graduate, a grade of “C-” or better is required in MGT 4950.
• Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
• A minor is not required for this program.

General Studies Requirements: 33 credits

Students should consult the General Studies Requirements   for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.  

• Written Communication (6 credits) 
• Oral Communication (3 credits) 

  • Recommended: Students may fulfill this requirement by taking a course listed in the additional College of Business Requirements COMM 1010 - Presentational Speaking  or COMM 1100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication .

• Quantitative Literacy (3 credits) 

  • Recommended: Students may fulfill this requirement by taking MTH 1310 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences ; or MTH 1311 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences with Laboratory  with MTH 1312 - Finite Mathematics Laboratory . MTH 1310 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences  and MTH 1311 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences with Laboratory / MTH 1312 - Finite Mathematics Laboratory  are prerequisites to MTH 1320 - Calculus for the Management and Social Sciences , which is an additional requirement for College of Business students completing any Bachelor of Science major. Students may also take MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus ; MTH 1108 - College Algebra Stretch, Part I / MTH 1109 - College Algebra Stretch, Part II ; or MTH 1111 - College Algebra for Calculus with Laboratory  with MTH 1101 - College Algebra Laboratory .

• Arts and Humanities (6 credits) 
• Historical (3 credits) 
• Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits) 
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits) 

  • Recommended: ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics  (required in the Business Core)

  • Recommended: ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics  (required in the Business Core)

• Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)

** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences. 

Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits

• Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement  for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.  
• Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.

College of Business Additional Requirements: 6-7 credits

• COMM 1010 - Presentational Speaking Credits: 3

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• COMM 1100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3

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• MTH 1320 - Calculus for the Management and Social Sciences Credits: 3 (pre-requisite: MTH 1310 ; can also accept MTH 1109 , MTH 1110 , MTH 1112 , or MTH 1400 ; with a grade of C- or better). Students who took or transferred in MTH 1410 - Calculus I , may substitute this class for the MTH 1320 requirement.

Business Core: 45 credits

All business majors require foundation course work in all significant areas of business theory and practice. The following courses are required for all students majoring in Real Estate. Students must maintain a 2.0 average inside the Business Core. A student cannot register for a business core course until all General Studies requirements in Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy are complete.

• BUS 1850 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3 *
• BUS 1950 - Business Communication Credits: 3
• BUS 3040 - Global Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Credits: 3
• ACC 2010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
• ACC 2020 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 3
• CIS 2010 - Foundations of Information Systems Credits: 3
• CIS 3300 - Business Analytics I (Descriptive and Predictive) Credits: 3
• CIS 3320 - Business Analytics II (Prescriptive) Credits: 3
• ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
• FIN 3300 - Managerial Finance Credits: 3
• MGT 2210 - Legal Environment of Business I Credits: 3
• MGT 3000 - Organizational Management Credits: 3
• MGT 4950 - Strategic Management Credits: 3 **
• MKT 3000 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

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  * Transfer students that transfer in 6 or more credits of business courses will not need to take BUS 1850 but may take any other College of Business 3-credit hour course that does not appear in their Major or Business Core requirements.

  ** “C-” or better must be earned in MGT 4950.

Required Courses: 12 credits

A minimum grade of “C” is required for courses in the major.

• FIN 3010 - Financial Markets and Institutions Credits: 3
• REL 2200 - Introduction to Real Estate Credits: 3
• FIN 3800 - Real Estate Practice and Law Credits: 3
• FIN 3810 - Advanced Real Estate Practice and Law Credits: 3

Concentration Options (select one): 18 credits

Real Estate majors must pursue a concentration depending on their interest from the options listed below.

A minimum grade of “C” is required for courses in the major.

Real Estate Approved Electives

A minimum grade of “C” is required for courses in the major.

• BNK 2700 - Introduction to Banking Credits: 3
• BNK 3600 - Management of Banking Operations Credits: 3
• CET 3320 - Environmental Impact Statements Credits: 3
• MKT 3250 - Personal Selling Credits: 3
• FIN 4200 - Financial Modeling with Spreadsheets Credits: 3
• REL 2200 - Introduction to Real Estate Credits: 3
• REL 3000 - Residential Property Management Credits: 3
• REL 3200 - Common Interest Ownership Community and HOA Management Credits: 3
• REL 3300 - Commercial Property Management and Leases Credits: 3
• REL 3400 - Real Estate Technology Credits: 3
• REL 4200 - Appraisal Principles, Procedures, and Ethics Credits: 3
• REL 4300 - Advanced Appraisal Methods and Reports Credits: 3
• REL 4400 - Principles and Issues in Real Estate Title and Title Insurance Credits: 3

Senior Experience: 3 credits

• MGT 4950 - Strategic Management Credits: 3 (this course is also required in the Business Core)

Summary of Requirements

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.

Program Modified June 30, 2023