Business Management - Real Estate Management Major
Real estate propels the local and national economy. Learn the skills that will allow you to flourish in the housing and commercial property arenas, such as real estate finance, property development, economics, sustainability and real estate law.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. How to Change your Plan / Major.
3rd & 4th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after
5th & 6th Semester
For students admitted Fall 2020. Students admitted Fall 2021 should see revised curriculum below.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management & Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins Fall 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management & Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2019 and after
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Department Consent is needed to enrol in REM 805.
The Real Estate Management Department offers an optional co-op program which provides graduates with up to 16 months of work experience integrated into their academic program.
Students wishing to be considered for this program must apply for admission into the co-op option after the fourth semester of the program. Admission into the co-op program is based on the following four items:
- Recommended CGPA of 3.00 (or higher). Subject to competition, grades above the minimum may be required
- Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills
- Interview
- Resume/Cover Letter
Students commence work terms upon completion of third year of the Business Management program and the co-op program extends the Real Estate Management program to five years from four.
The Real Estate Management Department cannot guarantee work term jobs, but the Business Career Hub (opens in new window) and the Department will prospect for employers and make every effort to locate suitable positions, as well as be available to advise students on their search for program-related jobs. The co-op program enables students to earn prevailing wages for the level of responsibility and contribution of the jobs they perform and thus finance at least part of their university education.
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. How to Change your Plan / Major.
3rd & 4th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after
5th & 6th Semester
For students admitted Fall 2020. Students admitted Fall 2021 should see revised curriculum below.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins Fall 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins Winter 2023 for students admitted Fall 2019.
7th Semester (offered in Winter Only)
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
8th Semester
Last offered Winter 2023 for students admitted Fall 2018. Students admitted Fall 2019 and after see revised curriculum below.
REQUIRED:
- BUS 800 Strategic Management
PROFESSIONAL: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 700† Real Estate Valuation
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
† REM 700 only available for students admitted Fall 2018 and before
8th Semester
Revised curriculum beings Winter 2024 for students admitted Fall 2019 and after.
REQUIRED:
- BUS 800 Strategic Management
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 700† Real Estate Valuation
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
† REM 700 only available for students admitted Fall 2018 and before
Sequencing of Academic and Work terms
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.
NOTE: Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Graduation with the co-op designation requires successful completion of a minimum of 3 work terms.
Direct Entry students will normally be admitted into 5th semester (3rd Year) of this program. Students should refer to their Offer of Admission for details.
5th & 6th Semester
For students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2022. Students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023 see revised curriculum below.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023 and after.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2022-2023 for students admitted to Direct-Entry Fall 2021.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
The Real Estate Management Department offers direct entry students an optional co-op program which provides graduates with up to 16 months of work experience integrated into their academic program.
Students wishing to be considered for this program must apply for admission into the co-op option by October 1. Admission into the co-op program is based on the following four items:
- Recommended CGPA of 3.00 (or higher). Subject to competition, grades above the minimum may be required
- Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills
- Interview
- Resume/Cover Letter
Students commence work terms upon completion of third year of the Business Management program and the co-op program extends the Real Estate Management program to three years from two.
The Real Estate Management Department cannot guarantee work term jobs, but the Business Career Hub (opens in new window) and the Department will prospect for employers and make every effort to locate suitable positions, as well as be available to advise students on their search for program-related jobs. The co-op program enables students to earn prevailing wages for the level of responsibility and contribution of the jobs they perform and thus finance at least part of their university education.
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
Sequencing of Academic and Work terms
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.
NOTE: Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Deviation from the sequence requires the submission of a formal request to the Co-op Faculty Advisor and approval from the School. With permission from the School/Department, students may be allowed to graduate with the co-op endorsement with fewer than the prescribed work terms.
5th & 6th Semester
For students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2022. Students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023 see revised curriculum below.
Direct Entry students will normally be admitted into 5th semester (3rd Year) of this program. Students should refer to their Offer of Admission for details.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
7th & 8th Semester
CORE ELECTIVE: Four courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Department Consent is needed to enrol in REM 805.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. How to Change your Plan / Major.
3rd & 4th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2021.
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2021
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2024-2025 for students admitted Fall 2021.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
NOTE: Effective Fall 2023, Part-Time Direct Entry students will follow a revised curriculum.
Direct Entry students will normally be admitted into 5th semester (3rd Year) of this program. Students should refer to their Offer of Admission for details.
5th & 6th Semester
Last offered 2022-2023 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2022. Students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023 and after see revised curriculum below.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
5th & 6th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023 and after.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805
7th & 8th Semester
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- GEO 151 Location, Location, Location
- GEO 231 Principles of Demography
- GEO 719 GIS in Business: Strategic Mgmt Decisions
- LAW 703 Real Estate Law
- PLX 333 City Building: Planning for Non-Planners
- REM 600 Housing and Construction Management
- REM 620 Real Estate Investment Analysis
- REM 660 Real Estate Strategic Management
- REM 750 Real Estate Research Methods
- REM 770 Global Real Estate
- REM 805* Real Estate Management Research Project
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
* Departmental consent is needed to enrol in REM 805