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Minor in Real Estate Development

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Open Career Doors with a Minor in Real Estate at NYU Schack

The NYU SPS Schack Institute’s Minor in Real Estate Development provides a targeted and interdisciplinary set of real estate development and finance courses to complement skills from your major area of study.

Taught by industry experts, this program equips you with in-demand real estate skills and insights into shaping the built environment. Network with professionals and future leaders to enhance your career prospects.

Open Career Doors with a Minor in Real Estate at NYU Schack

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Why This Minor?

Real Estate Market Exposure and Immersion

Gain basic insight into opportunities and issues in the rapidly evolving world of global real estate development. Classes visit leading companies and meet with innovative investors, developers and other leaders.

Useful Beyond the Real Estate Field

Understanding the dynamics of this industry will help you succeed in any field that touches the built environment.

Expert Faculty

Learn from the NYU SPS Schack Institute’s faculty of seasoned real estate professionals. They know what skills you need to contribute to the field on day one.

Schack Alumni Lead Their Fields

As the nation’s oldest and largest real estate school, Schack has placed its alumni into a "who’s who" of the world’s top investment, management, and development organizations in the business.

Industry-specific Skills and Experiences

Students learn real estate finance, development, and management in the classroom, in the field, and at industry events where they focus on the latest business tools and trends, and network with leading executives. 

What You’ll Study

Foundation Courses

For a minor, students must take Urban Real Estate Economics and Real Estate Finance.

Elective Courses

Choose two courses from a wide array of options including market analysis, data analytics, entrepreneurship, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why this minor?

Real estate is a component of every aspect of our life, whether it be housing, office, retail, hotel, or entertainment. All of these asset classes are going through major changes right now and offer great career opportunities.

What can I do with an undergraduate minor in real estate?

Students at Schack Institute of Real Estate enter every corner of the global real estate industry. A minor in Real Estate Development from Schack complements skills learned in your NYU major to open additional career options. 

What is commercial real estate and how does it differ from residential real estate?

Commercial real estate most often refers to buildings that lease office space, industrial, multi family rentals, and retail. They are primarily used for business purposes and to generate income. All facets of the commercial real estate industry are examined at Schack from planning to property management, finance to construction.

Why is NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate a good place to take real estate courses?

Schack's small class sizes taught by first-rate faculty provide a high-caliber education. Combined with valuable career learning resources, networking opportunities, and job coaching support, our graduates go on to obtain impactful real estate careers. Lifelong relationships are developed between students, alumni, and faculty that create pathways for immediate success.

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