As Real Estate continues to play a dynamic role in today’s business environment, we are committed to building a comprehensive and interdisciplinary Real Estate Program that will empower our students with cutting-edge knowledge, practical skills, and valuable industry connections.
Currently, we offer several unique pathways for students to engage with the industry, including coursework, student-led initiatives, hands-on workshops, and access to a robust community of industry alumni and professionals.
The two core Real Estate courses, Principles of Real Estate (FIN 360) and Real Estate Finance and Investments (FIN 464), are led by Mr. Shaun Sanders, MBA, a seasoned Real Estate professional, Lecturer, and proud UK alum.
These courses introduce students to essential principles, financial structures, and investment strategies. Both courses continue to experience significant enrollment growth, with demand exceeding capacity. This oversubscription highlights the need to expand offerings through additional courses and sections in the future.
An overview of the basic concepts and principles of real estate in the private and public sectors. The course provides an introduction to real estate issues and a foundation for further study in the various specialized areas of real estate and urban development.
The course surveys the sources and uses of real estate funds. The institutions which provide funds and the various types of financial instruments are described and compared. Likewise, various forms of real estate investment are analyzed and methods of determining value are critiqued.
September 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th | 5:00-6:30 pm | (B&E 299)
Participants will learn the commercial real estate business through an array of activities, including networking with local real estate and related professionals, learning basic investment principles, touring properties, engaging with Q&A sessions, and presenting commercial real estate pitches to panels of local marketplace leaders.
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In 2019, Lee Webb, CCIM and alumnus of the University of Kentucky, established the Lee Webb Commercial Real Estate Workshop in collaboration the Gatton College of Business and Economics. This initiative introduces students to commercial real estate, provides practical business experience, and helps them identify future career and investment opportunities.
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We are actively building a network of talented Real Estate professionals to help bridge the gap between academia and the industry. Folks who understand the value of bringing real-world insights into the classroom to prepare students for successful careers in this business. We aim to inspire the next generation of Real Estate professionals by actively engaging with alumni and professionals through guest speaking engagements, site visits, participation in conferences and case competitions, and bringing internship/post-grad opportunities to the students. We are deeply grateful for the contributions from this vibrant community.
We are excited to continue with the expansion of our offering as we build a premier 'Center for Real Estate' here at Gatton. Through additional courses, cross-college partnerships, and enhanced industry connections, our goal is to establish Gatton as a leader in Real Estate education.
