Real Estate Property Management AAS Degree

Schoolcraft program code # AAS.00292

The Real Estate Property Management AAS program prepares students for a career in either residential or commercial property management. It is a multi-disciplinary curriculum, combining business, accounting, and real estate courses which prepares students for a successful career in property management by providing requisite skills in finance, marketing, law, communication, and human resources. In addition, students may participate in a property management internship to combine their knowledge with on-the-job experience.

Students who successfully complete all program requirements qualify for an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Program Outcomes

Communicate effectively in a real estate environment
Apply the principles of residential real estate property management
Apply the principles of commercial real estate property management
Distinguish between discriminatory and non-discriminatory practices regarding Fair Housing and Civil Rights issues
Solve quantitative problems commonly used in real estate transactions and property management
Demonstrate readiness to take the Michigan Real Estate Salesperson License Exam
Use various software programs and internet resources
Evaluate income and expenses of residential and commercial rental property using accounting procedures
Perform property management activities including the creation and use of budgets, management plans, property analysis, and physical maintenance plans
Develop marketing plans to lease residential and commercial space
Manage personnel effectively

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Creating Your Academic Plan

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

RE 101 - Introduction to Property Management Credits: 3
CIS 120 - Software Applications Credits: 3
MATH 101 - Business Mathematics Credits: 3
PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3
RE 110 - Real Estate Pre-Licensure Credits: 4 *

Total Credits: 16

Winter Semester

ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
BUS 101 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
RE 150 - Residential and Commercial Property Management Credits: 4
ACCT 201 - Principles of Accounting 1 Credits: 4

Total Credits: 14

Second Year

Fall Semester

ENG 106 - Business English Credits: 3
BUS 207 - Business Law 1 Credits: 3
BUS 226 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
ACCT 202 - Principles of Accounting 2 Credits: 4
Natural Science - Select any general education science class Credits: 3-5

Total Credits: 16-18

Winter Semester

COMA 200 - Interpersonal Communications Credits: 3
CIS 180 - Spreadsheet Applications - Current Software Credits: 3
BUS 220 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
Elective - Select two courses from list below Credits: 5-6

Total Credits: 14-15

Program Total: 60-63 Credits

*Individuals with a current Michigan Real Estate Sales License qualify for credit for prior learning. Contact the Records Office for more information.

Electives

RE 290 - Real Estate Property Management Internship Credits: 3
BUS 116 - Project Management Credits: 3
BUS 202 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
BUS 208 - Business Law 2 Credits: 3
CAD 120 - Mechanical Blueprint Reading with Sketching Credits: 3
CIS 215 - Advanced Software Applications Credits: 3
OSH 112 - Occupational Safety and Health for Construction Credits: 2

Programs Requiring Licensure

Federal regulations require Schoolcraft College to publicly disclose, for each educational program designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (or advertised as meeting a requirement for employment), information about whether program completion would meet those requirements in a state. These public disclosure requirements apply to all programs, regardless of their modality (i.e., on-ground, online, and hybrid programs).

Please see the disclosure related to the educational requirements for professional licensure and certification.

Prior Learning Credit

Often students select a program for which they possess prior knowledge. In some cases, students can earn college credit for this knowledge, to replace one or more courses in the program. Please see the Prior Learning Credits webpage for more information. At least one external licensure or certification has been identified for this program meeting these criteria.

Articulation Agreement

This program has an articulation agreement. Articulation agreements create seamless transitions to 4-year colleges or universities. They may ensure the transferability of an entire associate’s degree, allow for transferring extra credits, or provide guaranteed admission. Terms and transferable credits vary by program and institution. For more details, visit the Articulation Agreement web page.