Real Estate Studies

Overview

Course Details

Study real estate and cover the fundamentals of the industry by enrolling in the Real Estate Studies Associate Degree (AD) at the American Public University. The program provides a thorough exploration of the skills, experience, education, and licenses required for a variety of roles in real estate.

Suitable for both current and aspiring real estate professionals, APU’s online real estate studies degree acquaints you with the knowledge and skills needed by agents, brokers, inspectors, appraisers, mortgage or loan officers, and property managers. Topic areas address real estate principles and practice, finance, appraisal, property management, and real estate law. 

Your course in Real Estate Practice familiarizes you with the role of the agent. For a glimpse into the real world, you will interview an agent or broker as part of your class activities as you learn from faculty with industry experience.

What You Will Do

• Learn about professional roles and what each role requires from a personal, educational, experiential, and licensing perspective
• Identify the principles, practices, legal considerations, and ethical issues needed to be successful in real estate roles
• Understand and apply the skills needed to undertake financial analysis, property appraisal, internet-based marketing and research, contract negotiation, investment evaluation, and personal marketing
• Become familiar with licensing exams and other entry requirements in the state(s) you plan to practice
• Develop clear strategies, goals, and action plans to launch a real estate career

Accreditation

• This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).