MS in Business with a concentration in Real Estate Valuation

Benefits

The real estate valuation concentration is one of four active programs in the nation that satisfies the rigorous educational requirements of the Appraisal Institute's MAI designation. Students can satisfy most of the Appraisal Institute's education requirements by completing the concentration. This concentration emphasizes real estate valuation while providing comprehensive education in related disciplines so that graduates' analytical skills and abilities to communicate with other professionals are greatly enhanced. Whenever possible, students will be placed in internships with MAIs.

Convenience

All courses for the program are offered in the evening on the Monroe Park Academic campus. Classes typically meet once a week for 2 hours and 40 minutes per evening. You proceed at your own pace through the program. As a result, you may complete your degree in as little as 12 months or take up to five years to finish.

Prerequisites

A course in calculus (MGMT 212 or MGMT 500) is a prerequisite for the M.S. in Business with a concentration in Real Estate Valuation. This prerequisite may be waived for students who present satisfactory equivalent preparation. Students are expected to enter the program with basic computing proficiency. Specific expectations will be provided by the Graduate Studies in Business Office. M.S. in Business with a concentration in Real Estate Valuation also requires

FIRE 425 - Real Estate Appraisal and
FIRE 431 - Advanced Real Estate Appraisal.
Prerequisites do not have to be completed before applying.

Foundation Courses

The Master of Science in Business with a concentration in Real Estate Valuation includes six foundation courses that provide an introduction to the business disciplines. All or some of the foundation courses may be waived for students who have taken the equivalent undergraduate coursework. The Graduate Studies office can assist you in determining which foundation courses may be waived.

For more details on Foundation Courses and Core Course see the VCU Bulletin.
To view course descriptions and prerequisites, please visit the VCU Courses database.

Real Estate Program