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Why our Real Estate Major is for You!

Real Estate is the single largest component of prosperity; estimated to represent approximately 25% of the world’s economic wealth. Colorado ranks among the top states for employment in Real Estate Brokerage and boasts one of the highest concentrations of jobs in the industry.

 

Our Real Estate Major, B.S. is an interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the real estate industry. Through this program, students will gain expertise in real estate law, market research and financial analysis, negotiation, and much more preparing them for careers in commercial and residential real estate. With a curriculum grounded in industry best practices and connections to Denver’s dynamic real estate market, graduates will be ready to make an impact in the field.

About the Program

Career-Focused Areas of Study

Our curriculum is driven with purpose to make you a well-rounded, objective, and analytical real-estate authority with the managerial skills that can help you achieve a long and lucrative career. By graduation students will be able to…

  • Demonstrate proficiency in core knowledge required of real-estate practitioners.
  • Demonstrate ability to organize, analyze and draw appropriate conclusions based on information about real estate. 
  • Apply foundation knowledge and skills necessary to identify problems and generate feasible alternatives. 
  • Demonstrate ability to apply information to recommend and justify solutions to problems in real-estate. 

Real Estate as a Career Path

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MSU Denver Real Estate Graduates have a variety of options of careers:

  • Real Estate Financial Analyst
  • Real Estate Marketing Research Analyst
  • Commercial Property Manager
  • Commercial Real Estate Broker
  • Market-Rate Apartment Property Manager
  • Affordable Housing Apartment Manager
  • Residential Real Estate Broker
  • Mortgage Loan Originator
  • Appraiser
  • Title Insurance Sales Rep, Title Examiner, Underwriter and Claims Rep

About the Director

Jeff Peshut faculty member in Real Estate, Department of Finance

Jeff Peshut, Director of Real Estate

Jeff has over 35 years of professional experience in institutional commercial real estate brokerage, asset management and portfolio management.  Jeff is a licensed Colorado attorney and a licensed Colorado independent real estate broker.

Join Real Estate Club

The Real Estate Club is here to enhance student knowledge and grow relationships with Colorado Real Estate professionals. The club organizes field trips, guest speakers, and development opportunities!

Join Real Estate Club Today!

Benefits of Earning Your Degree at MSU Denver

AACSB Accreditation

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Only 6% of the world’s business programs are AACSB-accredited and MSU Denver’s College of Business is one of them.

AACSB accreditation represents the gold standard for business education worldwide. When you attend an AACSB-accredited program, you know that it’s passed AACSB’s rigorous standards.

Contact the Department of Finance

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 173362 CB 75
Denver, CO 80217-3362

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 303-615-0707

CBUS Advising: 303-615-1114