Real Estate
Launching Fall 2026!
We are excited to announce that the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business is introducing a Real Estate major and minor, designed for students who want to shape skylines, transform communities and drive economic impact.
Grounded in Duquesne's academic strengths—sales, marketing, project management, finance, and accounting—this program equips you with the tools to enhance existing properties and lead new development projects.
As a Real Estate major, you will gain real-world knowledge and skills in property development and management, real estate finance, investment analysis, project management, accounting, and tax rules applicable to the industry, and sales—then apply it directly to real estate through immersive cornerstone and capstone projects. Whether you dream of developing properties, managing investments, or transforming communities, this new major gives you the tools to plan, fund, manage and grow real estate ventures from the ground up.
Why choose Real Estate?
A recent study by the National Association of Realtors estimated that the real estate market contributes 18% ($4.9 trillion) to the US GDP. Whether you're interested in investment, design, or strategic planning, a Real Estate degree from Duquesne University will equip you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to make an immediate impact.
Enroll Today, Choose Real Estate in Fall 2026
If you are interested in studying Real Estate at Duquesne and plan to enroll in the Fall 2025, you will start as a Discover Business (Undeclared) student and transition into the Real Estate major for Fall 2026. You will be paired with a Student Success Coach to ensure that each class you take during your first year at Duquesne fulfills university and School of Business requirements.
Program Information
Launching in Fall 2026! Gain real-world knowledge and skills in property development and management, real estate finance, investment analysis, project management, accounting and tax rules applicable to the industry, and sales.
Program Type
Major, Minor
With real estate making up nearly 18% of the U.S. economy, there’s never been
a better time to enter the field. Duquesne’s new Real Estate program gives students
the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to lead in investment, development,
and design from day one."
Contact
Ariana Williams
Real Estate is your path to building wealth
Curriculum
Please note: Courses may change before the program launches in Fall 2026.
- REAL 301 Real Estate Fundamentals (3 credits)
- REAL 310: Real Estate Development and Construction Management (3 credits)
- REAL 320: Real Estate Accounting and Taxation (3 credits)
- REAL 330: Real Estate Law (3 credits)
- FINC 340: Real Estate Finance (3 credits)
- REAL 450: Real Estate Capstone (3 credits)
- RECM 301 Real Estate Fundamentals (3 credits)
- FINC 340 Real Estate Finance (3 credits)
- REAL 310 Real Estate Development and Construction Management (3 credits)
- REAL 320: Real Estate Accounting and Taxation (3 credits)
or
REAL 330: Real Estate Law (3 credits)
- MGMT 261 Management and Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
- RECM 301 Real Estate Fundamentals (3 credits)
- REAL 310 Real Estate Development and Construction Management (3 credits)
- ENTR 375 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
- REAL 450 Real Estate Capstone (3 credits)