2010-2011
Real Estate
Associate in Applied Science Degree — West Allis Campus
Program Code: 10-194-1
This curriculum goes into effect as of summer 2010.
This page was last updated in June 2010.
Overview — MATC’s Real Estate associate degree program prepares you for a wide range of careers in the real estate field. The program is designed to familiarize you with numerous real estate industry job opportunities, including sales and brokerage, appraisal, property management, mortgage lending, investment, tax assessing, community building inspection, home inspection and others. The program includes broad training in the major areas of real estate, which can lead to sales and broker licenses, an appraisal license/certificate, or to one of several designations in property management. The Real Estate program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing/Real Estate Bureau. MATC also offers alternatives to an associate degree. The Real Estate certificate program provides specialized knowledge in real estate in a shorter period of time. Salesperson’s preparation courses (RLEST-180 and RLEST-182) and broker’s preparation courses (RLEST-183) are offered to meet minimum educational requirements to qualify for the state licensing exams.
Career Outlook — Current and future job opportunities in real estate are numerous. Real estate is a major component of our economy, affecting facets of the community including both the residential and commercial venues. Because of this, there is always demand for capable, well-trained real estate specialists as employees of established real estate companies or as self-employed real estate practitioners.
Program Learning Outcomes — Employers expect program graduates to be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of real estate law
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Calculate and communicate the financial aspects of a real estate transaction
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Process forms accurately and quickly
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Understand the fundamentals of construction
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Demonstrate sound interactive communication skills
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Apply effective sales competencies
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Display a sound understanding of the concepts of real estate value
Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:
- A high school diploma or GED
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
- Good people skills, the ability to work well with numbers and effective communication skills are important. You also should be willing and able to work evenings and weekend
Possible Careers:
Appraisal
Building Inspection
Brokerage Investment
Property Management
Sales
Related Programs:
Business Management
Management Development (Supervisory Management)
Marketing Management
For more information, call 414-456-5310.
Curriculum effective 2010-2011.
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
Credits |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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(1) |
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COMPSW-106 |
MS Office |
3 |
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(1) |
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RLEST-180 |
Principles of Real Estate |
3 |
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(1) |
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RLEST-182 |
Real Estate Law |
3 |
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RLEST-189 |
Introduction to Home Inspection ‡ |
3 |
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(2) |
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RLEST-185 |
Real Estate Investment Principles |
3 |
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(2) |
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RLEST-186 |
Real Estate Sales Tools |
3 |
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(3) |
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ACCTG-110 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
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SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS OF COURSES:
Building Inspection Emphasis |
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(3) |
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RLEST-191 |
Residential Plumbing for Inspectors ‡ |
3 |
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(3) |
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RLEST-192 |
UDC: Construction for Inspectors ‡ |
3 |
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(3) |
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RLEST-193 |
Residential Electrical for Inspection ‡ |
3 |
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(3) |
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RLEST-194 |
UDC: Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning for Inspectors ‡ |
3 |
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(4) |
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RLEST-175 |
Technical Writing for Home Inspectors |
3 |
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(4) |
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RLEST-197 |
Commercial Building Code for Inspectors ‡ |
3 |
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Sales and Marketing Emphasis |
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(3) |
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RLEST-181 |
Commercial Real Estate |
3 |
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(3) |
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RLEST-183 |
Real Estate Broker Preparation |
3 |
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(3) |
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RLEST-184 |
Real Estate Mortgage Lending |
3 |
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RLEST-188 |
Real Estate Listing and Selling |
3 |
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RLEST-174 |
Technical Writing for Real Estate Professionals |
3 |
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RLEST-190 |
Introduction to Property Management |
3 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series ECON course |
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ENG-151
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Communication Skills 1 ‡
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3
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and ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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OR |
ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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MATH-106
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Introduction to College Math
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series MATH course |
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NATSCI-149
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Introduction to Geographic Info. Systems ‡
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series NATSCI course |
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PSYCH-199
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Psychology of Human Relations
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series PSYCH course |
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SOCSCI-197
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Contemporary American Society
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3
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OR |
Any 200-series SOCSCI or HIST course |
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Suggested Electives: Three credits needed 3 |
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RLEST-196 |
Residential Energy Standards for Inspectors ‡ |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 63
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
For course descriptions, class times and locations, visit INFOnline.
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