Description of the Real Estate Function
The real estate major at Robinson College of Business offers a broad-based curriculum that provides a balance between theory and practice. Our programs emphasize the following major components of real estate: appraisal, corporate real estate, development, finance, investments, and market analysis. In addition, professionals should possess a substantial awareness of the community's political and economic characteristics plus a thorough knowledge of the economics involved in each investment situation. A degree in real estate will give graduates the foundation necessary to succeed in this exciting industry.

Possible Job Titles of Real Estate Graduates
(Jobs secured as reported by GSU Robinson Career Management Center post-graduate survey)

Agent	Business Analyst	Marketing and Operations Assistant
Agent Assistant	Facility Coordinator	Portfolio Specialist
Analyst	Land Acquisition & Dev Manager	Project Consultant
Broker Assistant	Leasing Agent	Research Coordinator

Possible Employers of Real Estate Graduates
(Employers as reported by GSU Robinson Career Management Center post-graduate survey)

Ackerman & Company	HomeVesters	SunTrust Bank
Armstrong & Associates	Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation	TriMont Real Estate Advisory
Bluegreen Communities	Sanctuary Real Estate	Verizon
Branch Properties	Staubach Retail	West Asset Management
Draper & Associates	Sullivan Wickley Properties

Skill Sets and Interests Commonly Associated with Real Estate Professionals

Leadership	Organizing activities	Directing activities and staff
Critical thinking	Computer literacy	Cross-cultural skills
Problem solving	Planning activities	Interpersonal skills
Numerical computation	Flexibility	Analyze and interpret data
Sound decision-making	Team player
Oral & written communication	Coordinating activities

GSU Student Contacts Associated with Real Estate

Robinson Career Management Center>>	Beta Delta Sigma Pi>>
Robinson Real Estate Department>>	Student Real Estate Club>>
Institute of International Business Study Abroad Programs>>

Additional Resources for Real Estate Majors

Career-Specific Resources
National Association of Counties>>	National Association of Home Builders>>
National Association of Mortgage Planners>>	National Association of Real Estate Appraisers>>
National Association of Realtors>>	National Association of Residential Property Managers>>
Careers in Business>>

Internship Resources
About.com>>	INROADS Inc.>>
Internship Programs>>	Wet Feet>>
Thurgood Marshall Fund>>	Sponsors for Educational Opportunity>>
Georgia Governor's Intern Program>>	StudentJobs.gov>>
Intern Abroad>>	Idealist>>
Non-profit Job Postings>>

General Job Listings Websites
JobWeb>	U.S. Government Job Postings>>
Georgia Department of Labor>>	NACE Employer/Student Network>>

Career Outlook Research Resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics>>	Georgia Labor Market Explorer (Occupational Outlook)>>
GSU Alumni Salary Information>>	Salary Information>>