College of Business

Department of Finance and Real Estate

Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate 2020-2021

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1st year

Fall Semester

ENGL 1301

MATH 1315 (TCCN = MATH 1324)

HIST1301

ECON 2305 (TCCN = ECON 2301)*

MANA 1301 (TCCN = BCIS 1301)

UNIV-BU 1101 OR 1131 (1 HOUR)

Spring Semester

ENGL 1302

MATH 1316 (TCCN = MATH 1325)

HIST 1302

ECON 2306 (TCCN = ECON 2302)**

CREATIVE ARTS (050)

Summer (Optional)

An alternate plan would include taking 13 hours during fall, 12 hours during spring, and 6 hours during summer.

HOURS 31

2nd year

Fall Semester

ACCT 2301

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (030)

INSY 2303 (TCCN = BCIS 1305)

POLS 2311 (TCCN = GOVT 2305)

LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY/CULTURE (040)

Spring Semester

ACCT 2302

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (030)

BSTAT 2305 (TCCN = BUSI 2305)

POLS 2312 (TCCN = GOVT 2306)

NON-BUSINESS ELECTIVE (2 HOURS)

Summer (Optional)

An alternate plan would include taking 12 hours during fall and spring and 5 hours summer.

HOURS 29

3rd year

Fall Semester

REAE 3325

BLAW 3310

FINA 3313

MANA 3318

ADVANCED ECON ELECTIVE

Spring Semester

REAE 4319

BLAW 3314

ADVANCED REAE ELECTIVE

BSTAT 3321

MARK 3321

Summer (Optional)

An alternate plan would include taking 12 hours during fall and spring and 6 hours during summer.

HOURS 30

4th year

Fall Semester

REAE 4334

ADVANCED REAE ELECTIVE

BCOM 3360

ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE

ADVANCED ACCT ELECTIVE

Spring Semester

MANA 4322

OPMA 3306

ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE

ADVANCED ECON ELECTIVE

ADVANCED REAE OR ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE

HOURS 30

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

*Completion of ECON 2305 satisfies Social/Behavioral Science (080).

**Completion of ECON 2306 satisfies the Foundational Component.

DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY

College of Business - Department of Finance & Real Estate

Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate

Beginning the Journey

EDUCATE

Sign up for a New Maverick Orientation.

Schedule an appointment with your alpha advisor before orientation. Complete the "Getting to Know You" form to help your alpha advisor understand your goals.

Become familiar with tutoring resources such as the IDEAS Center, Supplemental Instruction, etc.

Explore the department's website.

Review the Academic Calendar each semester for important dates such as the First Day of Class, Late Registration, the Last Day to Drop, etc.

ENGAGE

Attend Orientation and meet other business students during the College Session.

Enroll in UNIV-BU 1131 (freshmen) or UNIV-BU 1101 (transfer) to learn skills that will aid in your success and build peer relationships. Enroll in all courses as soon as possible to obtain your ideal schedule.

Introduce yourself to professors and peers, especially those within your major courses.

Familiarize yourself with the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center.

Activate your Handshake account and take the Focus2 Career Assessment.

Set up a Linked In account.

EXCEL

Develop basic skills for success: attend class, be on time, read and complete all assignments, ask questions, earn Cs or better in all courses.

Research the BNSF Early Leader Program (freshman/sophomore) or Goolsby Leadership Academy Junior). See your alpha advisor for more eligibility.

Research the Honors College. See your alpha advisor for more information.

Explore MyMav Scholarshop for scholarship opportunities.

Trailblazing the Path

EDUCATE

Complete the courses within the General Core in order to establish a strong foundational GPA before enrolling in more difficult junior-and senior-level courses.

Complete the following courses according to the four-year plan with a C or better: MATH 1315 and 1316, ACCT 2301 and 2302, ECON 2305 and 2306, and INSY 2303. (A delay in taking these courses will delay your graduation.)

Ask your alpha advisor about accelerated or fast-track programs.

Attend an "Open for Business" workshop provided by Graduate Business Services to explore graduate business degrees.

ENGAGE

Follow your APG or schedule an APG check up with your alpha advisor if you need to make adjustments.

If earning a D or Fat mid-terms, consult with your professor and advisor about options.

Ask professors about career advice and/or internship opportunities.

Participate in Business Week (typically in the spring) and attend the All Majors Job Fair (offered at various times)

Join a registered student organization that pertains to your professional or social interests.

Volunteer for the Big Event or other community service.

EXCEL

Declare your business major after completing 12 hours of business at UTA and earning a 2.25 GPA in all GPAs.

Ensure you are completing prerequisites in order to avoid a delay in graduation.

Submit resume for evaluation through VBOCK, which is available in your BCOM 3360 course.

Participate in an internship or study abroad opportunity.

Research a company that you admire or one where you would like to work.

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Schedule an appointment with your alpha business advisor for a graduation audit once you reach 90 hours.

Submit final transcripts for courses taken outside of UTA

Apply for graduation through MyMav.

Explore next steps after graduation. Will you be getting a job, taking graduate courses, etc?

ENGAGE

Attend a conference related to your major.

Attend speaker and special events.

Take on a leadership role within an organization.

Talk to professors and mentors about writing a reference for you.

EXCEL

Maintain a minimum 2.0 in your overall, business, and major GPAs with no Ds in your major coursework in order to satisfy degree and graduation requirements.

Participate in the Commencement ceremony.

Join the UTA and College of Business Alumni Association.

Finalize any details related to a graduate program.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

All Majors Job Fair

Internships

Business Week

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Study Abroad

International Week

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Student Government

Student Organizations

BNSF Early Leader and/or Goolsby Leadership Academy

Honors College

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Alternative Spring Break

The Big Event

Volunteer Opportunities

Community Service Opportunities

Homecoming Events

UTA and COB Alumni Association

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Present at a Conference

Reach Out to Professors about Potential Research Opportunities

Prepare for Graduate School by Researching Your Program

Attend an "Open for Business" Workshop Provided by Graduate Business Services

Research a Company You Admire and/or Would Like to Work At

Find your career

What career options do I have with this major?

Assessor

Financial Examiner

Asset Manager

Housing Project Manager

Auctioneer

Insurance Agent/Broker

Building Inspector

Investment Adviser

Building Superintendent

Land Development Manager

Claims Adjuster

Land Use Planner

Commercial Lender

Community Development Representative

Leasing Agent/Management Specialist

Management Trainee

Construction Manager

Market Analyst

Credit Counselor

Mortgage Loan Officer/Lender

Customer Service Representative

Mortgage Quality Assurance Officer

Development Specialist/Assistant Project Manager

Paralegal

Personal Financial Adviser

Direct Marketing Specialist

Promoter

Financial Analyst

Property Manager

Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Attorney

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Consultant

Real Estate Developer

Real Estate Researcher

Retail Buyer

Retail Store Management Trainee

Right-of-Way Agent

Sales/Marketing Analyst

Sales Representative

Site Selection Specialist

Teacher, Business

Title Examiner/Searcher

Underwriting

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums including, but not limited to, written, oral, and digital communication.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.

Career Readiness

Administration Management

Analytical (Including Time Value of Money, Investment Analysis, and Financial Analysis)

Communication Skills (Written Reports and Oral Presentations to Faculty and Members of Industry)

Creative Ability

Customer and Personal Service

Eye for Detail

Financial Resource Management

High Degree of Initiative

Interpretation

Leadership and Networking Skills (Contact with Industry Professionals, Primarily through the Finance Student Society and Student Society of Real Estate, Field Trips, and Participating in Practical Competitions)

Negotiation and Persuasion Skills

Planning and Budgeting

Problem-Solving

Sales and Marketing Skill

Time Management

Teamwork (Group Projects Including Role-Playing)

Technology (Such as Bloomberg Terminals, Excel, Statistical Analysis Software, and Teams)

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on-and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

In addition, students are introduced to industry professionals and organizations, and internships are encouraged

Finance majors are also required to complete the CFA Ethics Module and encouraged to acquire Bloomberg certification

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