Undergraduate studies in real estate
Find a pathway towards a career in real estate
Launch your future in real estate at Cornell University. The Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate works collaboratively with several programs across the university to provide undergraduate students with programming, courses, and hands-on industry experience. Explore the academic offerings designed to help you gain industry insight, develop valuable skills, and prepare for a successful career in your chosen area of the industry.
Real estate studies
Cornell offers several interdisciplinary academic programs that provide a strong foundation in real estate and the built environment. Through coursework in real estate finance, development, investment, planning, sustainability, and related disciplines, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in commercial real estate and beyond.
The programs highlighted below combine expertise from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, giving students access to world-class faculty, innovative curricula, and valuable industry perspectives.
B.S. in Hotel Administration
Launch a career with skills sought after in the hospitality and real estate industry. The Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration provides you with expertise in investment, finance, development, and asset management to lead in a dynamic and evolving industry.
B.S. in Urban and Regional Studies
Shape the foundation of cities and regions across the globe. The College of Architecture, Art, and Planning provides a program that prepares you for an exciting career in real estate, urban development, city design, policy, and sustainability.
B.Arch – Bachelor of Architecture
Theory, history, design, and technology meet in this top-ranked program offered by the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. The Architecture program provides the fundamental skills and interdisciplinary exposure you need to succeed in the fields of architecture and real estate.
Adding a real estate minor
Enrich your education and expand your career potential with an undergraduate minor in real estate. Open to all Cornell University students, this minor requires between 18 and 21 credits. You can customize the program to align with your goals, through enrichment courses, electives, and experiential learning opportunities.
Real estate minor for Hotelies
The real estate minor for Nolan School students builds analytical, financial, and market skills that prepare them to lead in development, investment, and property management roles.
Real estate minor for other Cornellians
Cornell’s real estate minor for non-Nolan School students adds practical finance, development, and market insight, giving students across majors a strong foundation for real estate careers.
Prepare for a graduate degree
Your real estate education does not have to end with your undergraduate degree. The Rubacha Department of Real Estate offers several pathways for Cornell students to continue their studies while saving time and resources. Through the +1 Master’s Pathway, Cornell undergraduates can earn the STEM-designated Master’s in Real Estate degree with just one additional year of study. Students in the program can also complete their final year in New York City, gaining hands-on industry experience through an immersive learning environment at the center of the global real estate market.
Explore Cornell real estate
Whether you’re looking to launch a career in commercial real estate, dive into restaurant development, or explore possibilities in urban planning, Cornell University offers unparalleled academics and industry insight. Learn more about our expert faculty, enriching experiences, and impressive outcomes.
The Rubacha Department of Real Estate is a cross-college department jointly led by the College of Architecture, Art and Planning and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.