Both undergraduate and graduate
students interested in careers in
real estate are encouraged to
participate in the Weitzman
Institute Real Estate Club at UTD.
A Real Estate Concentration at UT Dallas Prepares You for Success
Julie Lynch welcomes students to the Real Estate Investment Concentration at UT Dallas.
The Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas developed an innovative Real Estate
program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to prepare the next
generation of leaders to meet the unique demands of the commercial and
residential industries.
The UTD Real Estate Finance program curriculum prepares students to enter the real estate
industry by teaching the fundamentals of real estate and leading industry technology
applications such as ARGUS and CoStar to perform financial and market analysis to analyze
investments.
Top Three Benefits of the Real Estate Finance Concentration:
1
Strategic Location & Industry Connections
Access to the growing Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market, top firms, and exclusive networking events.
2
Comprehensive & Career-Focused Curriculum
Hands-on learning in finance, investment analysis, and real estate fundamentals with case studies.
3
Strong Alumni & Professional Network
Mentorship, guest speakers, and connections with top industry organizations.
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
The Real Estate Finance concentration courses are approved towards the education requirements for the real estate
industry association CCIM designation.
A TREC-Approved Provider
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) has approved UT Dallas courses toward certain licensure requirements. Please refer to the TREC website for further information.
REAL/FIN 3305
Approved for 45 clock hours towards the initial sales agent education requirements.
REAL/FIN 4321
Approved for 45 clock hours towards the education requirement during the first license renewal period.
Being a part of UTD’s Real Estate Program has been an eye-opening experience. My advice to anyone interested in the program is to join the Real Estate Club. The club first exposed me to the program and has not only allowed me to network with industry professionals but also taught me the fundamentals of both residential and multi-family real estate. Read More
The Real Estate Concentration offered at the Graduate and Undergraduate level is one of the best, if not, the best concentration to choose from. Aside from the transferability of skills and knowledge between different career paths in real estate. The program director along with the associate director and adjunct professors have copious years of experience in the industry that allows them to tailor their respective course material to single out the most beneficial topics for students. Their ability to bring in their personal expertise into class examples helps to learn new topics with ease by knowing that what they are teaching you will be helpful in practice not just in theory. Read More
I have been interested in real estate for the majority of my life now. I grew up in awe of my mother’s career as a broker. When it came time to pick a college, UT Dallas was my first choice because of its great reputation and high rankings. Soon after being admitted to the School of Management, the Herbert D. Weitzman Institute for Real Estate was established. When I heard the news, I immediately joined the real estate program, pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in real estate. Read More
For years, I had been wanting to return to school and focus on real estate studies. While spending the last decade in restaurants I dreamed of working in the real estate industry. I had no clue where to start but knew completing my bachelor’s would be the best launching pad. Looking at the regional options, the Jindal School of Management (JSOM) at UTD was by far the wisest choice for its national and global ranking. To top it off it came with the perks of being a public institution. Read More
I joined the Real Estate Club at UT Dallas out of curiosity during my Sophomore year. The more I became involved with the club, the more I was exposed to the many great careers within the real estate industry. Through speaker panels, property tours, and even one-on-one networking sessions facilitated by the club, I developed a strong interest to pursue a career in real estate. Read More
A career in real estate can be a rewarding and engaging pursuit. As a real estate professional, you work with high-dollar investments in an interconnected market. Our concentration is designed to educate students with industry-specific knowledge that will enable them to succeed in real estate.
Undergraduate students earning a degree in Business Administration, Finance or Global Business can earn a concentration in real estate investment management and develop a comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry. Through our program, students learn how to leverage real estate technology to analyze markets, perform financial underwriting, assess real estate investments and identify risks.
Contact me with any questions you have about our exceptional Real Estate Concentration at UT Dallas.
