Real Estate Minor (for Non-Nolan)

SC Johnson College of Business

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Program Description

The Real Estate Minor for Non-Nolan undergraduates prepares students for careers in the commercial real estate industry amidst ongoing changes in both the U.S. and international capital markets and the nature of real estate ownership. This field of study focuses on various career paths, including real estate investment, development, mortgage lending and finance, asset and property management, consulting, structured finance, and real estate transaction support. Cornell University is renowned for its expertise in commercial real estate, offering a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the field.

The Real Estate Minor consists of three essential components: coursework, connections, and careers. These components synergistically equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and networking opportunities to thrive as real estate professionals. Graduates of the program can pursue various positions, including asset management analyst at a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), acquisitions analyst at a real estate private equity fund, financial analyst at a Wall Street firm or real estate brokerage, an associate at a Real Estate Advisory or Consulting firm, loan origination and underwriting roles at commercial and investment banks, and acquisitions analysis positions at pension fund advisors. Moreover, the minor provides a strong foundation for further career development in the real estate industry.

Eligibility

The minor is available to any undergraduate degree candidate at Cornell University who has completed their first year. Requirements for students in the Nolan School of Hotel Administration are different from requirements for students in other undergraduate units. Nolan School students should look at Real Estate Minor for Nolan School Undergraduate Students.

Academic Policies

All courses must be taken for a letter grade unless the course is offered SX/UX only. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at Cornell University is required, both at application and upon completion of the minor. A minimum of 3.2 cumulative GPA in the 18 credit hours taken toward the minor is required at graduation for the real estate minor to be awarded.