Bachelor of Science in Real Estate
Our Bachelor of Science in Real Estate degree is designed to provide the background required by employers in the real estate industry, while also providing the rigorous academic training needed for graduate study in real estate or finance. The curriculum emphasizes the development of the skills required to conduct financial analysis of real estate investments, along with a thorough understanding of real estate institutions and training in market analysis and development.
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Why Earn Your Bachelors in Real Estate at UIC Business
Real estate is more than buying and selling property—it’s about shaping communities, analyzing markets, and making strategic investment decisions. At UIC Business, our Bachelor of Science in Real Estate equips students with the analytical, financial, and market expertise needed to thrive in this dynamic industry.
Students gain hands-on knowledge in real estate finance, valuation, market analysis, and data-driven decision-making. With courses like Real Estate Market Analysis, Valuation, and Data Analysis, you’ll learn how to evaluate investments, understand location value, and use technology to interpret housing trends.
Whether you’re interested in development, property management, investment analysis, or planning to pursue graduate studies, UIC’s real estate program prepares you for a wide range of career paths in one of the world’s most vibrant real estate markets—Chicago.
Featured Courses
RES 420 Real Estate Market Analysis
Analysis of real property markets, including land, buildings, and improvements. Prerequisite(s): ECON 120 and ECON 121; and FIN 300.
RES 425 Real Estate Valuation
Introduction to the valuation of real estate, with focus on the underlying determinants of location value. Prerequisite(s): ECON 120 and ECON 121; and FIN 300
RES 450 Real Estate Data Analysis
Analysis of real estate data using statistical software programs, with an emphasis on housing data. Extensive computer use required. Delivered virtually. Prerequisite(s): ECON 120 and ECON 121; and FIN 300.
RES 250 Real Estate Principles
Introduction to real estate, including principles of finance, investments, accounting, management, marketing, and statistics. Provides background necessary for additional courses in real estate.
Admission Deadlines
First Year Regular Decision–Fall 2026 Deadline
Transfer–Fall 2026 Deadline
First Graduating Class
In spring 2024, the Stuart Handler Department of Real Estate celebrated its first graduates of its program. A feat six years in the making. The Stuart Handler Department of Real Estate Board Members, including Stuart Handler, were present both in person and virtually to celebrate the 13 students, 10 of which were in attendance. The students received a plaque to commemorate the celebration, and Grace Szklarek received the Academic Excellence Award.
Real Estate Student Testimonial
Studying Real Estate at UIC has opened more doors than I ever imagined. Being at the doorstep of Chicago provides an abundance of opportunities to connect—not only with companies seeking young professionals but also with classmates and professors who support you along your journey.
Faculty Voices
What makes our real estate program unique is that we have an active industry community eager to help our students grow and secure jobs immediately. Stuart Handler, after whom our department is named, regularly speaks with our students in the real estate club. We have top commercial real estate tycoons visit our classes to share their wisdom, and we organize field trips to leading real estate firms in Chicagoland, such as CenterPoint Properties and MapleTree U.S., among others.
| Associate Professor, SHDRE Dept