Associate of Applied Science: 2011–2012 Catalog Year

Real Estate

Associate of Applied Science

The Real Estate degree has been designed to prepare students for careers in the real estate sales industry. Career opportunities also exist in commercial banking, escrow services, land planning and zoning, and land development. Approved continuing education credits completed through the Nevada Real Estate Division may be applied toward this degree as real estate electives.

Salary: $23,610–$59,580 / year (Nevada agents)

Career Outlook: Average growth

Good To Know: About 60 percent of real estate agents are self-employed

Total Requirements: 60 Units (Credits)

Course Requirements
Program Requirements 42 Units (Credits)
ACC 135 Bookkeeping I 3
ACC 201 Financial Accounting 3
or ACC 201 Financial Accounting  
ACC 202 Managerial Accounting  
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3
or MGT 103 Introduction to Small Business Management  
BUS 110 Human Relations For Employment 3
or MGT 201 Principles of Management  
or MGT 212 Leadership & Human Relations  
or MGT 283 Introduction to Human Resources Management  
BUS 273 Business Law I 3
ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics 3
IS 101 Introduction to Information Systems 3
IS 201 Computer Applications 3
RE 101 Real Estate Principles I 3
RE 103 Real Estate Principles II 3
RE 104 Real Estate Law & Conveyancing 3
RE 199 Real Estate Investments 3
RE 206 Real Estate Appraising 3
Elective: Any real estate course 3
General Education Requirements 18 Units (Credits)
English/Communications Requirement
Recommended: BUS 107 & BUS 108; must include a writing course
6
General Electives 3
Mathematics Requirement
RE 102, BUS 109 or higher level mathematics course
3
Science Requirement 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements 3
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science page.

Note: Real Property Managers need 24 hours of approved continuing education in addition to licensing and state exam.



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