Program Details
• Open to any current undergraduate student at UT Austin
• Admission is by application only
• Transcript-recognized minor upon completion
• Does not lead to real estate licensure (that is a separate certification through the State of Texas)
• Not available as a standalone program after graduation
Application Details
Admission to the Real Estate Minor is by application only. Application deadlines are associated with course registration schedules. We collect applications up to and including the following dates. You will be notified shortly after that, before the registration opening, whether you are accepted.
- March 1
- May 15
- August 15
- October 1
- December 6
Curriculum Requirements
The minor requires courses in accounting, finance, real estate finance, development, investment or law, and additional real estate focused electives.
Possible Career Paths
Commercial Real Estate Development
Acquisitions and Investments
Real Estate Brokerage and Leasing
Commercial Real Estate Development
Acquisitions and Investments
Real Estate Brokerage and Leasing
Resources
Reach Beyond the Classroom
The Real Estate Center connects students with personalized career support, including resume reviews, mock interviews, and real estate–specific job search guidance. With an Advisory Council of over 400 industry professionals, students gain access to exclusive networking events, company visits, and recruiting opportunities with leading commercial real estate firms.
John C. Goff Real Estate Investment Fund
UT undergraduate students have a unique opportunity to serve as analysts alongside MBA fund managers in a collaborative classroom setting. Together, they manage and invest real capital from the Center into both publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and privately held real estate assets—gaining hands-on experience in investment strategy, underwriting, and portfolio management.
Applications are available in the fall semester of your junior year, with fund courses beginning in the spring. Learn about the Fund.
Connect with the Real Estate Center to learn more about getting involved in our programs and activities.
STudent Perspectives
“Commercial real estate plays a huge role in our society, and I want to be knowledgeable about the sector. Pursuing an Architectural Engineering Major with a Minor in Real Estate gives me the opportunity to join my passion for architecture with the business side of commercial real estate. The Real Estate Center has offered opportunities to travel and meet with different CRE companies to expand my knowledge even more.”
Mkola Kpanga | BS, Architectual Engineering
“I got involved with the Real Estate Center to explore the world of commercial real estate. My involvement gave me opportunities to attend networking events, panels, and even treks to New York and LA for company visits and conferences. These experiences allowed me to grow my understanding of the industry, connect with new people, and opened the door for career opportunities. I am so grateful for the Real Estate Center team for their willingness and diligence in helping me and fellow students expand our knowledge of the commercial real estate industry.”
Josie Trent | BBA, Finance
“I’m drawn to commercial real estate because of its potential for growth and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community. I was immersed in commercial real estate from a young age, often accompanying my dad to construction sites in India. This early exposure instilled in me a deep passion for the industry’s dynamic nature and pay-for-performance model.”
Rehaan Khimani | BBA, Finance