certificate

General Business Studies with Concentration in Real Estate

Build key skills for launching or advancing a career in real estate. We recommend you speak with one of our student advisors before beginning this program.

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This program is perfect for...

Individuals who are in the real estate field who wish to start and run their own businesses
Professionals in related fields looking to make a career transition to real estate
Those who have been selling real estate and want advanced and updated credentials
People looking for a career in real estate

What you can learn.

Understand day-to-day aspects of owning and operating a real estate or brokerage practice
Analyze the ethics of the real estate business, including ethics in marketing and advertising
Learn how to handle real estate transactions, from listing to closing
Navigate the evaluation and negotiation of real estate leases

Create Your Path in Real Estate

Whether you're starting a new career, expanding your skill set, or preparing for licensing or certification, this flexible program is designed to support your ambitions. Our General Business Studies with Concentration in Real Estate Certificate gives you the freedom to build a customized curriculum that aligns with your real estate career goals.

You will gain a strong foundation in core business and real estate principles, including property management, investment analysis, real estate law, and finance. With this knowledge, you will be well-prepared for opportunities in residential and commercial real estate, development, brokerage, or property management. Along the way, you will enhance your resume with in-demand, industry-relevant skills that set you apart in a competitive market.

With flexible online and in-person course options, you can study on your schedule and advance at your own pace.

Build your future in real estate—your way.

Program Curriculum:

The General Business Studies with Concentration in Real Estate program curriculum is a total of 36 units, consisting of:

16 units of required coursework focused in real estate
One required ethics course or seminar
Additional 20 units of elective coursework in the business management discipline (MGMT X 1-199 and 400-499)*

Courses are typically four units each, but can vary. An average student may take a total of nine courses, plus one required ethics course/seminar, to complete this program.

*Some elective courses may not be available for open enrollment and can only be taken with instructor approval, such as internships, accelerated courses and some advanced courses. Please consult with a student advisor for more information.

International Students

This certificate is approved for international students to study full time in the U.S. on an F-1 visa.

International students must meet English language proficiency requirements for admission into the program.

While most certificate programs begin each quarter, some have limited intakes for students studying on F-1 visa. Find this program on the Browse Certificate Programs page to confirm entry quarters before applying.

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Student Advising

Before enrolling, connect with an academic advisor who’ll help customize your course of study and address all needs, interests, and goals.

To prepare for your appointment, consider the following:

What’s your expectation of this certificate program?
Are you looking to learn the basics of business essentials -OR- more specialized/advanced business management topics?
For your concentration, do you want intro level courses, or should we know about prior academic & career experience?

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Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required

Elective

Real Estate Requirement

Complete 4 courses (16 units) from courses numbered MGMT X 1-199 or X 400-499 in Real Estate.

Ethics Requirement

Students must complete one ethics course from the following list.

Ethics for Human Resources Professionals

MGMT 859.50

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Business Ethics

MGMT 891.02

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Electives - Business Management

Complete 20 units (typically 5 courses) from courses numbered MGMT X 1-199 or X 400-499 in the business management discipline. You may take additional real estate courses or select from courses in:

Accounting & Finance

Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Human Resources Management

International Trade & Commerce

Leadership & Management

Marketing, Advertising & PR

Project Management and Technical Management

Plan Your Studies

Drop-In Advising Hour
This informal Zoom event is a platform for current and new program students to connect and ask questions of program staff. Drop in for 10 minutes or stay for the hour. Have questions about the certificate or program, bring them with you!

Each first and third Wednesday of the month, 11am-12pm PT.

Email industrysegmentprograms@uclaextension.edu for the meeting link.

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

8945.00**

Estimated program textbook/materials

915.00

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

**International Program Fees are not included in the Estimated Program Tuition listed above. For detailed information on quarterly fees assessed to international students attending UCLA Extension in Los Angeles, please visit our International Certificate Programs Dates & Fees page.

Internships
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Approved for
International Visa

VA Benefit
Eligible

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Financial Aid

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.

Real Estate Scholarship Fund

The UCLA Extension Real Estate Scholarship Fund was established in 2024 in partnership with Coldwell Banker Cares Foundation to provide financial assistance and greater access to education that students need while pursuing their careers in real estate.

This scholarship provides funding for an individual who has a passion for continuing education and professional development in real estate and who is working toward completion of one of the four real estate certificate programs. The scholarship is awarded bi-annually, each fall and spring quarter, and covers the cost of one course within the real estate certificate programs offered by UCLA Extension (value up to $900).

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