Real Estate Minor

Discover the world of real estate with a minor that's both enriching and practical.

Finance. Economics. Business. Urban Studies. Communication. Where do all these fields intersect? Real estate. Our programs prepare students for long-term career success. You will study topics like real estate use, real estate assets and real estate development.

What will I learn?

The real estate minor educates you in the principles of real estate, real estate finance, market and investment analysis. You will sharpen your financial literacy and negotiation abilities. You'll prepare for a dynamic industry. With a real estate minor, you will gain insights that last a lifetime.

View Curriculum: Real Estate Minor

Program Highlights

Ours is one of only three undergraduate real estate programs offered in South Carolina. You have the opportunity to choose elective courses in specific areas within the real estate minor. Choose from courses in topics like risk management, urban design studio and more.

Hands-On Learning

Carter Real Estate Center
This center brings students, faculty, alumni and industry leaders together. You will better understand the real estate market. You'll learn how to find practical solutions to the issues facing the industry today. You will use industry software such as ARGUS and CoStar to be career ready. Take part in our Real Estate Club that hosts several events and interacts regularly with industry professionals.
Study Abroad
You have the opportunity to study abroad! We co-sponsor a week-long trip to the Panama Canal during the summer. Focus on real estate and explore the impact of canal expansion on global trade.
Internship and Careers
You may analyze market trends for real estate investments, conduct feasibility studies or pursue your own path. Some careers you might consider include appraiser, property manager, loan officer or real estate agent. Start your career on the right foot with a real estate minor in addition to your intended major.
When you minor in real estate at the College of Charleston, you may intern with companies like:
- Daniel Ravenel Realty.
- Handsome Properties.
- Hoffler Place.
- U.S. Developments.

Contact

Mark Buono, Program Director

Beatty Center
Room 413

Buonomj@cofc.edu

843.953.8121