Program Information
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Location: West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 10-194-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Real Estate Degree
DESCRIPTION
This comprehensive, state-approved program prepares you for a range of careers in the real estate field, including sales and brokerage, building inspection and property management. Courses that meet educational requirements to qualify for state licensing exams are part of the curriculum.
Career options include working for real estate companies or as a self-employed real estate specialist. A willingness to work evenings and weekends is important.
You can earn the Property Management certificate, Real Estate Salesperson certificate and Real Estate Broker Associate technical diploma on the way to completing this associate degree.
Additional program details: Good people skills, the ability to work well with numbers and effective communication skills are important.
Related Programs
Real Estate Broker Associate
Address your interests in the buying and selling of real estate. This program’s coursework prepares you to operate a real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions.
Real Estate Salesperson
The two courses in this certificate satisfy the educational requirement that must be met prior to taking the State of Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson Exam. You will learn about the duties and responsibilities of a real estate professional.
Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | BADM-106 | MS Office for Business Applications | 3 |
| (1) | ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| (1) | RLEST-180 | Principles of Real Estate ^ * + | 3 |
| (1) | RLEST-182 | Real Estate Law ^ + | 3 |
| (1) | RLEST-189 | Introduction to Home Inspection | 3 |
| (2) | MATH-123 | Math With Business Applications ‡ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| (2) | RLEST-181 | Principles of Commercial Real Estate ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | RLEST-188 | Listing, Selling and Sales Tools | 3 |
| (2) | RLEST-190 | Introduction to Property Management * | 3 |
| (3) | BADM-110 | Business Communications With Technology | 3 |
| (3) | ECON-195 | Economics (or) Any 200-level ECON course |
3 |
| (3) | ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| (3) | PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| (3) | RLEST-184 | Real Estate Mortgage Processing | 3 |
| (3) | RLEST-185 | Real Estate Investment Principles | 3 |
| (4) | ACCTG-110 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| (4) | BADM-134 | Business Organization and Management | 3 |
| (4) | MKTG-102 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| (4) | RLEST-183 | Real Estate Broker Preparation ^ | 3 |
| (4) | RLEST-187 | Broker Management ^ | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Real Estate Broker Associate technical diploma.
* Counts toward earning the Property Management certificate.
+ Counts toward earning the Real Estate Salesperson certificate.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2020-2021 Program Card
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Cost & Aid Deadlines
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Program Outcomes
- Prepare real estate contracts and documents in accordance with applicable laws
- Apply mathematical, financing and investment principles to real estate transactions
- Apply concepts of property valuation to real estate transactions
- Identify building construction and environmental issues in real estate transactions
- Manage real property consistent with applicable laws
- Apply real estate sales and marketing strategies
Career Outlook
Real estate is a major component of our economy, including both the residential and commercial venues. This creates demand for capable, well-trained real estate specialists as employees of established real estate companies or as self-employed real estate practitioners.
Possible Careers
Real Estate Sales AgentBuilding Inspection
Brokerage Investment
Property Management
Scholarships
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Accreditation
This program is approved by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705; Madison, WI 53708; 608-266-2112
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