University undergrad real estate programs online? Suggestions?
Looking to go back to school and major in real estate or business. I would prefer to major in real estate, but having a hard time finding an online program from a traditional university for undergrad.

I am looking to gain knowledge and skills in real estate investment sales and modeling. I would like to finish out a bachelors program, not certificate. Looking for a recognized university with good placement rates after grad.

I really like University of Georgia (UGA)’s real estate program but it’s not available online. I also like their business program available online and so far am leaning towards that. I want to make sure I am not missing a good alternative.

Suggestions?? Thanks!

Brief about me:
* Just turned 29.
* Live and work full time in NC near the SC border.
* Work full time for a top 4 commercial real estate firm (40-50 hours/week).
* Licensed in real estate in NC (inactive).
* 2 associate degrees, marketing and management. 81 transfer credits


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Thank you for the responses so far. My goal in going back to school is to gain skills/knowledge in investment sales and modeling transactions. Long term I would like to have my own investment properties without partners. Short term I need the knowledge and experience to get there.

I believe experience is the best teacher which is partially the reason I didn't continue school after my associates and started working. However, without the knowledge/degree I am having trouble getting the jobs I want that would give me experience for my long term strategy. I am not new to real estate– I have ownership in a commercial property (inherited and involved since 2009), licensed (inactive) and keep up the CE required, and I currently work in lease administration analyzing OPEX, taxes, CAPEX, etc. on a large account– but I am missing skills to get investment sales positions.

I considered a finance degree but would be getting it solely for real estate investment. I looked at real estate programs because that would be all inclusive giving the finance portion with business/law/valuation. I usually believe business degrees are too general, but the reason I like UGA's business degree is because it includes courses in real estate and financial modeling and UGA is top ranked for their RE program -- the top 4 CRE companies I want to get experience from recruit from the school with good placement rates.

All of that being said, I am open to exploring finance degrees as well. I would still prefer online since I do work full time, online will give me more flexibility and access to universities that may be the right fit outside of my immediate area. I have thought about quitting my current job to go back full time and would like to but I need to be able to pay my bills.
[{"id": "dyiip1b", "text": "I\u2019ve done ASU\u2019s online real estate development certificate and it was a waste of time and money. If there is no professor grading your work, you have no idea what you\u2019ve done right or wrong. No one in the industry gives a shit about online degrees. Just my 2 cents. ", "replies": [{"id": "dyiz44k", "text": "I completely agree.  OP, if you want to go back to school (for the degree) you gotta fully commit otherwise you\u2019re wasting your money.  Real Estate Investment/Development jobs are pretty difficult to get even if you have a Masters degree in the field.  If you go back for full time school, I recommend getting a finance degree.  That\u2019s going to open the most doors for you.\n\nBut...if you just want the knowledge, do Breaking into Wall Streets Real Estate course or something similar.\n\nIf you\u2019re in the Charlotte area, I would check out UNCC.  I know they have a Masters in Real Estate, might have a bachelors degree as well.", "replies": [{"id": "dyjvupo", "text": "Thank you for your reply, I edited the thread to include more detail. I have considered finance and your reply has me taking another look at it.\n\nI agree about fully committing \u2013 if I find the right program, I will be exploring my options to leave my job and focus 100% regardless if it is online or on campus, but I do need to pay the bills. :)\n\nI will check out Breaking into Wall Streets Real Estate course. I have looked at CCIM courses, but am considering 1 off trainings like that in addition to finishing a degree.", "replies": [{"id": "dyjx4dy", "text": "No problem man.  I would also check of wallstreetoasis.com.  They have one of the best and most active CRE forums online.  Might find some good guidance there.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "dyjeutp", "text": "No one in the industry cares about degrees period", "replies": [{"id": "dyjqej3", "text": "I think for commercial, having an in-person masters degree can get you in the door with some developers/institutional jobs.", "replies": [{"id": "dyjv6bc", "text": "I agree, being in commercial I have been asked if I have a bachelors regularly when exploring my options. When I say no I have to sell myself more with experience than if I did have it. For a previous internal interview, I think the hiring manager assumed I had a bachelors and suggested I would do well getting a masters.\n\nI do see the value in having bachelors/masters if it helps to gain missing skills. A degree also makes it easier to get your foot in the door in CRE. There are a lot of people with JDs, it seems higher ed is almost expected.\n\nAlthough having a degree no matter the major looks better and makes it easier than not having one, I am not looking to have an expensive piece of paper just to make it easier. I really want to gain the skills I am missing.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "dyjt76t", "text": "I briefly looked at ASU but I saw some bad reviews which made me not consider them. I also look at how many people graduated from a certain school are employed by the top CRE companies based on LinkedIn and I don't think ASU ranked well.\n\nI agree about the online degrees to an extent - if the degree says \"University of Georgia\" how would anyone know whether it was completed online or on campus? I agree a professor needs to be looking at your work and providing feedback.", "replies": [{"id": "dyjx2x0", "text": "They\u2019re going to figure it out when it becomes apparent that you didn\u2019t learn anything and have no idea what you\u2019re doing haha. \n\nAlso, so much of real estate is connections. Having the opportunity to network with others in the industry face-to-face while in class is a huge opportunity that you would be missing by going the online route.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dyjff3r", "text": "I don't know that real estate warrants a full major.  Many schools have a business major with a specialization in real estate.\n\nReal estate is just very broad: Design, development, construction, property management, leasing, asset management, and other items I forgot to mention.  They are all very very different so really think about what type of role you want to play. \n\nI know many who did a degree in public policy, business, engineering and in my opinion those might be better than a broad business / real estate degree which is mostly focused on real estate finance that can be learned in a course on Argus.\n\nSo open up your mind, think broadly about the whole process and where you want to build your skills.  There isn't going to be a one stop shop.", "replies": [{"id": "dyjsm1u", "text": "Thank you for your reply. I edited the thread to include more detail. I need to build my skills on the real estate finance side, I am looking to get experience and work in investment sales before eventually buying my own properties.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]