Real Estate Certificate

Department of Finance

Real Estate Certificate Requirements (18 credits)

Required Grades and GPA
  • An overall GPA of 2.0 in all courses counting toward the Real Estate Certificate is required.   
  • Additionally, a minimum grade of C is required in BUS-K 201 and BUS-F 300.
Other Policies
  • Students pursuing any IUB bachelor's degree except the Kelley School Bachelor of Science in Business may earn the Real Estate Certificate. 
  • All courses counting toward the Real Estate Certificate must be completed through IU Bloomington.  
  • To pursue the Real Estate Certificate, students must complete the Business Certificate Request Form (opens in new window). 

Required Courses (18 credits)

  • BUS-K 201/K204 (H): Foundations of Business Information Systems and Decision Making (3 credits) 
  • BUS-F 300: Introduction to Financial Management (3 credits) P: BUS-K 201 or 204 with grade of C or higher  
  • BUS-F 306: Financial Markets (3 credits) P: BUS-K201 or BUS-K204 with a C or higher   
    • BUS-F 262 (no longer offered) will fulfill the F306 requirement.
  • BUS-R 305: Introduction to Real Estate Analysis (3 credits) P: BUS-K 201 or BUS-K 204 with a grade of C or higher
  • BUS-R 440: Real Estate Appraisals (3 credits) P: BUS-F 370 or BUS-F 304 (or BUS-F 300 for non-business majors)  with a grade of C or higher; P/C BUS-R 305  
  • BUS-R 443: Real Estate Finance and Investment Analysis (3 credits) P: BUS-F370  or  BUS-F304  (or BUS-F 300 for non-business majors) with a grade of C or higher; P/C BUS-R305
    • Note: Not offered in fall 2026
    • Submit a Course Permission Form for R443 to request concurrent enrollment with BUS-R 305.