About:

The real estate program at VCU provides the student with a comprehensive education foundation with a thorough understanding in related disciplines including development, finance, investments, law, and valuation so that graduates' analytical skills and ability to communicate with other professionals are enhanced. By majoring in real estate, students are well prepared for a career in real estate appraising, brokerage, development, investments, mortgage lending, or property and portfolio management. The MS in real estate valuation is approved by the Appraisal Institute which leads to the MAI designation.

Core Focus:

Degree/Certificate offerings: BBABS, MBA, Certificate

Program Highlights:

The real estate valuation concentration is one of only eight programs in the nation that satisfies the rigorous educational requirements of the Appraisal Institute's MAI designation. Students can satisfy most of the Appraisal Institute's education requirements by completing the concentration. This concentration emphasizes real estate valuation while providing comprehensive education in related disciplines so that graduates' analytical skills and abilities to communicate with other professionals are greatly enhanced. Whenever possible, students will be placed in interns with MAIs.

Contact:

Business Building - 5174
1015 Floyd Avenue
PO Box 844000 Richmond, VA

Phone : (804) 828-0100

The Real Estate Fraternity Link
http://www.realestate.bus.v...

Source: http://www.realestate.bus.vcu.edu/

*This information is based on the school's fall/2008 program and may not reflect changes, updates or deletions to the programs.