房地产与城市土地经济学(Real Estate and Urban Land Economics)属于商科的一个分支学科；房地产是指覆盖土地并永久附着于土地的一类实物，通常也称为不动产。购买房地产需要显著的投资，并且每期土地都具有其独特的特点——
- 评估（Appraisal）：专业的评估服务
- 经济公司（Brokerages）：收取一定的费用，以促进双方之间的房地产交易
- 开发商（Development）：购买土地并变利有效土地
- 财务管理（Property management）
- 房地产销售（Real estate marketing）
- 房地产投资（Real estate investing）
- 拆迁业务（Relocation services）
大学教育主要集中在研究生阶段的学习，且集中于房地产贸易、房地产开发以及投资。*(1)
选校分析
该校是否受高等商学院协会认证？
该课程是否可以获得房地产机构许可认证？
该学校在房地产专业的声誉如何？
该专业更倾向于商业住宅还是居民住宅？
教授资历如何？是否曾经有过成功的房地产工作经历？
是否有合适的实习机会？*(7)
心理准备
Are You Ready To...?
Learn how to close deals
Understand international real estate markets and economies
Study both business and residential real estate
Practice putting a value on property*(7)
学生评价
“It's tangible, it's solid, it's beautiful. It's artistic, from my standpoint, and I just love real estate.”
Donald Trump, Real Estate Mogul
A persuasive team player who’s good with numbers. You’ll also need to follow through on a project and seal the deal. This is a great major if you like to make decisions and build things.*(7)
参考资料
(1) Real estate Wikipedia
(2) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 13-2081 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(3) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 41-9021 Real Estate Brokers U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(4) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(5) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(6) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
(7) Major: Real Estate College Board
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