The Real Estate Minor at Cornell University 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.
Foundation Courses
This minor requires 3 credits in a financial accounting course, 3 credits in a finance course, HADM 4200 - Principles of Real Estate , and either HADM 4230 - Hospitality Real Estate Finance or HADM 4280 - Real Estate Finance and Investments .
Note: Students must take a financial accounting course and a finance course prior to taking HADM 4200 . Students may then choose either HADM 4230 or HADM 4280 .
Financial Accounting (3 credits minimum required)
One of the following courses is required:
Finance (3 credits minimum required)
One of the following courses is required:
Elective Course Requirements
There are two sets of elective courses: Real Estate Enrichment electives and Real Estate Complementary Skills. Non-Nolan School students will need to complete at least three credits from the Real Estate Enrichment Electives course list and at least 3 credits from the Real Estate Complementary Skills Electives course list for a minimum total of 6 credits of elective coursework.
Real Estate Enrichment Electives (3 credits minimum required)
*Please note: HADM 4230 and HADM 4280 cannot count toward the foundational requirement and real estate enrichment elective.
Real Estate Complementary Skills Electives (3 credits minimum required)