What Can I Do With a Major In Real Estate?

Real Estate Student Organizations

• Real Estate Society

Additional Terry Student Organizations of Interest

• Atlas Business Society**- open to 1st and 2nd year students. Aims to give students a competitive edge in business through resume building, LinkedIn profile creation, and interview preparation, complemented by talks from industry leaders. The society also engages in community service events and hosts social gatherings to foster member bonding.
  • Magellan Program** - open to 1st year students. Semester-long program focused on skill development and peer networking. Applications are open only at the beginning of the Fall semester.
• Alpha Kappa Psi - co-ed professional business fraternity open to all majors. Focused on creating a brotherhood bond and enhancing professional development through seminars, community service, and social events.
• Black Business Student Association - caters to every major within the Terry College of Business. Focuses on promoting resources and opportunities available for Intended-Terry and current students in Terry. BBSA also has an emphasis on professional development opportunities that help students secure internship and full-time roles. 
• Delta Sigma Pi - co-ed professional business fraternity that develops principled business leaders and offers lifelong opportunities for its members, providing training in professional skills, leadership, and service.
• Society of Business Intelligence - open to all majors. Focused on developing and building the "hard" skills of  students, which include data analytics skills such as Tableau, data visualization, SAS, and many more. 
• Society of Entrepreneurs - connects students to resources of the Entrepreneurship Program and the Athens entrepreneurial community.
• Sustainable Business Society - student-led club with the mission of equipping members with tools to analyze and better understand the intersection between business and sustainability. Members will develop a deeper understanding of how businesses can thrive using the triple bottom line (people, profit, and planet) through speakers and the chance to work with local Athens businesses. 
• Terry Ambassadors** - build community and enhance awareness of opportunities within the college by engaging with students and alumni, thereby furthering the Terry legacy.
• Terry Edge Network - open to UGA students of all majors, genders, and degree types. Supports student success by offering experiences and resources to boost confidence and leadership skills, helping students achieve their goals.

       **Application required

Source: Terry College of Business Student Organizations

Explore additional UGA clubs and organizations on the UGA Involvement Network 

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POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS

• Appraiser: Appraise real property to determine its value for purchase, sales, investment, mortgage, or loan purposes.
• Commercial Real Estate Agent: Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.
• Financial Analyst: Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
• Real Estate Broker: Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.
• Risk Analyst: Analyze and manage risk management issues by identifying, measuring, and making decisions on operational or enterprise risks for an organization.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Get Connected: The Real Estate Department works closely with employers to help students land jobs and internships. Be proactive in reaching out to faculty members and attending events in order to learn about potential opportunities. Join professional groups within the department, subscribe to the department’s listserv, and make an effort to attend any networking events that are available.

Research the Field: Some real estate opportunities (such as residential real estate) may require you to pursue additional certifications. Start researching the requirements early so that you understand how your career path may be impacted. The list of links to professional organizations (above) may help you in this process, or you can reach out to faculty members in order to learn more. 

COMPANY & SALARY RESEARCH

Career Bliss

GlassDoor

Salary.com

LINKEDIN

• Join LinkedIn groups that are relevant to your career interests.  To search, select "groups" & type in your keywords.  
• Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined & consider joining those as well.  
• Use the LinkedIn Alumni Tool to connect with graduates of UGA.
• To login, visit the LinkedIn main page. 

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  

My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  

Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  

Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  

Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  

UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  

Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 

Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  

Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.

GENERAL:

• Handshake
• LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
• Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
• USAJobs (federal jobs) 

MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC JOB BOARDS: 

• Careersmultifamily.com (Careers in Multifamily Property Management)
• SelectLeaders

• Association of Young Real Estate Professionals Atlanta 
• The CCIM Institute
• Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
• The International Council of Shopping Centers
• The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
• National Association of Mortgage Professionals
• National Association of Realtors
• National Association of Residential Property Managers
• NAIOP: Commercial Real Estate Development Association

Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest.