Students earning a bachelor’s in real estate get real-world experience with developers and brokerages across the US.

Undergraduate programs

Real estate

B.B.A.

Overview

A Bachelor of Business Administration in real estate (B.B.A.) focuses on real-world, professional practices in structuring real estate transactions, real estate valuation techniques and an in-depth understanding of the capital markets. Through the comprehensive real estate curriculum, Ò»Æð²Ý Cox students develop the knowledge and skills required for career advancement and achievement in the real estate industry.

Success is due to our small class sizes, engaged faculty and real-world curriculum that provide each student with the academic tools and flexibility for success in today’s world. Students gain invaluable experience from internships through the Cox Career Management Center and enrichment through the Folsom Institute for Real Estate, which offers students dynamic programming and access to connections in the Dallas real estate market.

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94%

of B.B.A. real estate majors achieved their desired career outcome within six months of graduation

(Class of 2025)

Specializations

AI for Business

This specialization allows Cox B.B.A. students to gain a thorough understanding of the key principles of artificial intelligence and machine learning and the use of these technologies in business applications.

Energy Management

The specialization in energy management prepares students for careers in energy, natural resource and power generation industries, financial institutions, government and nonprofit groups.

Entrepreneurship

The entrepreneurship specialization equips students to identify and develop innovative opportunities, launch and finance new ventures, manage and grow entrepreneurial businesses and navigate the legal, strategic and leadership challenges critical to startup and early-stage success.

Management consulting

This specialization combines theoretical knowledge and tangible consultative best practices to prepare students for real-world consulting challenges with clients across a variety of industries.

Admissions

Business Direct students and B.B.A. Scholars

All undergraduate applications are processed through the Ò»Æð²Ý Office of Admission. Every student that applies to Ò»Æð²Ý with a primary academic interest in business will be considered for acceptance to the Ò»Æð²Ý Cox B.B.A. program. Accepted Ò»Æð²Ý Cox B.B.A. candidates will be admitted as either a Business Direct student or as a B.B.A. Scholar.

Both designations guarantee admission to the business school and offer students access to the full suite of courses, services and activities offered. B.B.A. Scholars represent an elite group of approximately 100 first-year, fall-entry applicants admitted to the Cox School who have exceptional academic credentials. These select students receive a scholarship and unique academic and networking opportunities. Every student who applies to Ò»Æð²Ý as a business major is automatically considered for this recognition – no additional application is required.

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Tuition and financial aid

2 out of 3 first-year students are awarded grants and/or scholarships with an average total of $38,598.

Tuition and costs

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Financial aid

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Curriculum and learning

Vision statement

The mission of the Edwin L. Cox School of Business is to improve the school’s academic programs and reputation as a top-tier business school by providing a high-quality business education to students and the business community, conducting research that contributes to the understanding of business and management, and participating in the service activities of the University and professional organizations. 

Featured courses

RE 3381

Real Estate Fundamentals

Foundational course that introduces various aspects of real estate property and capital markets, including market analysis, financing, investment and legal principles.

RE 4338

Real Estate Law

An in-depth study of legal principles and documents as they relate to the real estate industry. Includes an overview of real estate, real estate principles, the judicial system and real estate markets.

RE 4382

Real Estate Markets and Valuation

Presents principles and techniques of estimating the value of residential and income producing properties. Considers the economic base and distribution of land use in urban areas.

Student success

Ò»Æð²Ý Cox students are set up for success from day one. The intimate, private-school setting; small class sizes; and approachable, world-class faculty all but guarantee an exceptional business education. And – with a 42,000-plus strong alumni network deeply embedded within the Dallas-Fort Worth business community and beyond – students have access to experts and experiences that will open doors.

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Faculty

At Ò»Æð²Ý Cox School of Business, our professors are graduates of the world’s leading business schools. They’re consultants to global corporations, top practitioners in their fields and widely published researchers investigating leading-edge topics. The Cox faculty is made up of passionate teachers who bring new ideas and techniques into the classroom, challenge you to question conventional thinking and inspire you to share their excitement about the issues that drive their work.

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Paula Beasley

Adjunct Professor

Wally Boudry

Clinical Professor
Clara R. and Leo F. Corrigan Sr. Endowed Chair

Joseph Cahoon

Director, Folsom Institute for Real Estate
William "Chip" Cavanaugh

William Cavanaugh

Adjunct Professor

Jim Chester

Jim Chester

Professor of Practice

Charles Dannis

Adjunct Professor of Practice
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Rogge Dunn
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Niles Holmes

Adjunct Professor
Matt Huberty

Matt Huberty

Adjunct Professor
Rick Perdue

Rick Perdue

Adjunct Professor
Robert Puelz

Robert Puelz

Associate Professor
Charles L. Dexter Chair of Insurance
James Ray

James Ray

Adjunct Professor
Mark Roberts

Mark Roberts

Director of Research for Ò»Æð²Ý Cox Folsom Institute for Real Estate and Crow Holdings

Clay Small

Adjunct Professor
Maria Stamolis

Maria Stamolis

Clinical Professor
Catherine Weber

Catherine Weber

Professor of Practice

Facilities

Ò»Æð²Ý Cox School of Business is centered around the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle, a state-of-the-art education hub built expressly for the future of business education. Four wings connect the school’s original three anchor buildings into one large, cohesive space. With a commons area, a courtyard and a plaza, the Miller Business Quad encourages collaboration and camaraderie among students, faculty and staff, offering myriad places to study, walk and talk, and build connections.

The Folsom Institute brings real-world experience to Ò»Æð²Ý Cox students pursuing a bachelor’s in real estate.

Folsom Institute for Real Estate

The backbone of real estate activity at Ò»Æð²Ý since 1984, the Folsom Institute bridges the academic and professional worlds. Through its dynamic programming, students gain hands-on experience and make invaluable connections in the Dallas real estate market.

Cox School of Business students can connect with alumni and employers through the Career Management Center.

Cox Career Management Center

The CMC partners with students, alumni and employers to build collaborative relationships that culminate in successful careers. All first-year students are assigned a career coach and receive specialized career coaching once they declare a major.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in real estate. The  at Ò»Æð²Ý Cox blends finance and real estate studies, focusing on valuation, law and capital markets. The major requires core courses in Real Estate Fundamentals (RE 3381), Law (RE 4338), Markets and Valuation (RE 4382) and Finance (RE 4389). Students who choose a different major than real estate may select the real estate specialization to complement their bachelor’s degree. This specialization gives students additional competency in structuring real estate transactions, real estate valuation techniques and an in-depth understanding of the capital markets.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in real estate is a specialized undergraduate program focused on real estate finance, valuation, law and market analysis. It combines core business curriculum with specialized, hands-on training to prepare students for careers in investment management, development and commercial brokerage.

At Ò»Æð²Ý Cox, real estate business students gain additional education via the Folsom Institute for Real Estate, which, through its dynamic programming, provides students access to industry-specific data sources, hands-on experience and invaluable networking connections in the Dallas real estate market.

A real estate degree is considered a good long-term investment, offering 15–20% higher salary potential than that of non-degree holders. The (bls.gov) projects a 4% growth in real estate-related roles through 2034, indicating steady career opportunities. And, while entry-level positions might not require a degree, management and corporate positions prefer or require one. The degree is an especially strong long-term investment if your goal is to work in high-level finance, commercial real estate or development.

Recent graduates from Ò»Æð²Ý Cox have gone on to careers in real estate brokerage, capital markets, development, investment management, commercial lending and real estate valuation. Their titles include analysts, managers, lenders, brokers, portfolio managers, real estate developers, acquisitions specialists and consultants/advisors. Additional roles are property managers, appraisers and corporate managers, to name a few.

The biggest differences between a B.B.A. or bachelor’s degree in real estate and going to real estate school are the degree of study and your intended career outcome. The bachelor’s is a comprehensive, four-year degree that prepares you for roles in development, investment, high-level management and more. In contrast, real estate school is a fast-track program with a sole purpose of getting sales agents or brokers to pass state licensing exams.

The school strongly encourages our students to pursue internships through the Cox-specific Career Management Center (CMC). On average, our students complete three internships over the course of their four years on campus. Our location in the heart of Dallas makes internships during the academic year especially feasible. In addition to part-time internships during the school year, full-time internships are available nationally – even internationally – during the summer.

Real estate majors in particular benefit from the Folsom Institute for Real Estate which, through its dynamic programming, offers students hands-on experience and gives them access to invaluable connections in the Dallas real estate market.

If your career aspirations are solidly in corporate real estate, then the B.B.A. is a no-brainer. If you are just starting to explore an interest in real estate then the real estate specialization is the way to go. This specialization is flexible in that it can be paired with any business major, but finance majors find it particularly attractive.

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