Real Estate Management and Development BSBA
Degree Awarded: BS in Business Administration (BSBA)
Minimum Required Credits: 122.0
Co-op Option: Three Co-op, Two Co-op, One Co-op, No Co-op
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 52.1501
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9141
About the Program
Students in the Real Estate Management and Development Major (REMD) develop a strong understanding of how real estate assets are evaluated, managed, financed, and developed within dynamic market environments. Through the program, students learn core concepts related to property valuation, real estate finance, asset and portfolio management, development feasibility, legal frameworks, and sustainability. The curriculum builds analytical and quantitative skills used to assess investment performance, analyze market conditions, interpret financial statements, and support data-driven real estate decisions. Students also cultivate professional competencies such as critical thinking, ethical judgment, communication, and problem solving - skills essential for creating and preserving value across the real estate lifecycle.
Students learn through an applied and experiential approach that emphasizes real-world decision making. Coursework integrates financial modeling, market analysis, case studies, and project-based assignments that mirror professional real estate practice. Across the REMD curriculum, students evaluate development opportunities, analyze property cash flows, assess risk, and explore strategies for enhancing long-term asset value. Learning is reinforced through exposure to Philadelphia’s diverse real estate market and engagement with industry professionals, providing students with insight into how theory connects to practice. Team-based projects and applied analyses serve as signature experiences that prepare students to navigate the complexities of real estate operations and development.
Graduates of the REMD program are prepared for careers in property management, real estate finance, development, investment and asset management, brokerage, and related fields. The program also provides a strong foundation for graduate study in real estate, urban development, finance, or business. Students gain knowledge relevant to professional advancement within institutional real estate firms, development organizations, and public- or private-sector entities.
The REMD program is strengthened by Drexel's experiential learning model, which enables students to apply classroom learning in professional settings. The program leverages the resources of Drexel's Henderson Real Estate Institute, including special programming and access to a highly engaged and experienced advisory board of industry leaders. Students have opportunities to connect with Institute resources and programming throughout their time at Drexel. Combined with a curriculum that integrates finance, law, sustainability, and development—and faculty with deep industry and academic expertise—students graduate with practical insight, analytical confidence, and a competitive edge in the evolving real estate industry.
Additional Information
For more information please contact the LeBow College of Business
Degree Requirements
| University Requirements | ||
| EXP 1001 | Introduction to Experiential Learning | 3.0 |
| WRIT 1100 | Composition and Rhetoric I | 3.0 |
| or WRIT 1110 | English Composition I | |
| WRIT 1200 | Composition and Rhetoric II | 3.0 |
| or WRIT 1210 | English Composition II | |
| Introductory Core Competencies 1 | ||
| Select one course from each of the three (3) categories of Introductory Core Competency Courses: | 9.0 | |
Introductory: Inquire and Analyze | ||
Introductory: Collaborate and Integrate | ||
Introductory: Apply and Engage | ||
| Free Electives | 15.0 | |
| College Requirements | ||
| DLE 1101 | Dragon Awakening: Principles of Business | 3.0 |
| DLE 1201 | Dragon Development: Problem Solving in Practice | 3.0 |
| DLE 3301 | Dragon Transitions: Navigating Your Career Journey | 1.0 |
| ECON 1201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| MATH 1001 | Mathematical Tools and Techniques | 4.0 |
| or MATH 1002 | Survey of Calculus | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Dragon's Edge: Applied Learning Capstone | ||
| Launch It! Green Start | ||
| Launch It! | ||
| Business Core Courses | ||
| ACCT 1200 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3.0 |
| ACCT 2300 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3.0 |
| BLAW 2201 | Introduction to Business Law and Contractual Obligations | 3.0 |
| BSAN 1160 | Introductory Business Analytics | 3.0 |
| ECON 1202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| ENTP 1225 | Entrepreneurial Practice and Mindset | 3.0 |
| FIN 2301 | Introduction to Finance | 3.0 |
| MGMT 3450 | Strategy and Competitive Advantage | 3.0 |
| MIS 2200 | Management Information Systems | 3.0 |
| MKTG 2201 | Introduction to Marketing Management | 3.0 |
| OSCM 2200 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3.0 |
| ORGB 2300 | Organizational Behavior | 3.0 |
| STAT 2201 | Business Statistics I | 3.0 |
| Real Estate Management & Development Major Requirements | ||
| REMD 2110 | Introduction to Real Estate Management | 3.0 |
| REMD 3310 | Real Estate Valuation and Forecasting | 3.0 |
| BLAW 3330 | Real Estate Law | 3.0 |
| REMD 3375 | Real Estate Finance | 3.0 |
| Select two (2) courses from the following: | 6.0 | |
| Mortgage Finance | ||
| Sustainability in the Built Environment | ||
| Urban Finance and Environmental Planning | ||
| Real Estate Investment and Asset Management | ||
| Free Electives | 15.0 | |
| Optional Co-op Experience | ||
| Co-op is an option for this degree for full-time on-campus students. Co-op cycles may vary. Students choosing this option will be required to complete COOP 1001 as preparation for their co-op experience. COOP 1001 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned. | 0.0 | |
| Total Credits | 122.0 | |
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A complete list of eligible Introductory Core Competency courses can be found here.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon degree completion, our students will be able to:
1 – Core Business Knowledge
Apply core business and quantitative concepts to analyze organizational challenges and make data-informed decisions.
2 – Business Problem Solving
Evaluate business problems and alternatives using relevant information and technology to justify actionable solutions and strategies.
3 – Communication & Collaboration
Communicate and collaborate effectively using digital tools across written, verbal, and visual formats.
4 – Professionalism & Career Readiness
Demonstrate professional behaviors and career-readiness competencies required for effective participation in workplace environments.