The Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate and the Built Environment (REBE) expands the traditional, narrowly focused, business approach to real estate, finance, investment and management, providing students with broad perspectives that come from the multitude of disciplines that make up the modern practice of real estate. From construction methods and materials to politics and public policy, and from urban planning and design, to transportation, to building and landscape architecture, modern real estate development is a multi-disciplinary practice. The major offers a set of required courses to introduce students to the complexity of real estate and the built environment practice, as well electives in the affiliated fields that impact the Built Environment. The focus is on transformational real estate practice, addressing issues posed by individual and collective decisions about the built environment ranging from social and environmental justice, to climate change, to community identity and heritage.
4+1 Program
The School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation now offers a 4+1 Program for Real Estate and the Built Environment (REBE) major students to quickly transition into the Master of Real Estate Development (MRED). The program saves students time and money while allowing them to gain advanced skills essential for a successful career in real estate development. To enroll in the 4+1 program, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at UMD, complete at least 2 full semesters at UMD, achieve junior standing and be a declared REBE major.
WHY 4+1 ?
Specialized Degree Programs: Acquire in-depth knowledge and practical skills from a top-tier real estate development program. Develop expertise in areas like construction management, materials and methods, and negotiations, setting you up for leadership roles in the industry.
Cost Savings on Tuition: Take up to 9 graduate-level credits during your undergraduate studies at undergraduate tuition rates.
Accelerated Degree Completion: Finish both your undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years.
Enhanced Career Prospects: Stand out in the job market with an advanced degree in real estate development. The program's robust curriculum and industry connections give you a competitive edge in fields such as development, construction management, and real estate finance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Indicate interest to your advisor in junior year.
Meet with the Assistant Director of the program to get clearance.
Obtain a letter of acceptance from the Assistant Director in junior year.
Apply to the MRED program through the graduate school portal.
**The Graduate School makes all final decisions on admission to the MRED program. Acceptance to the Combined Program does not guarantee admission to the Graduate School.
For more information contact:
Tanya Bansal
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Real Estate Development
tbansal@umd.edu
(301) 405-6313
Curriculum
COURSES
To view current course offerings visit Testudo; for more detailed information on courses, please visit University of Maryland's Undergraduate Course Catalog.
Change of Major Workshop
Major changes in an academic program can lead to an increase in the timeline to completion due to the sequential nature of courses. Students typically will have to take a different set of courses that are specific to their new program of study. Many of these courses may have prerequisites, which means that they must be taken in a particular sequence.
Some courses may only be offered during certain semesters or academic years, which can further prolong the timeline to completion. If a student misses a required course due to scheduling conflicts or availability issues, they may have to wait an entire year before they can take the course and continue with their studies.
Sign up for a Real Estate and the Built Environment Change of Major.