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OPEN TO ALL BUSINESS MAJORS AND NON-BUSINESS MAJORS

The minor in Real Estate (CRE) was designed with substantial input from real estate industry professionals and practitioners. It is intended to fill a stated need in the industry for professionals who have knowledge of the real estate industry upon completion of coursework and entering the real estate profession. The minor focuses heavily on providing students with skills that are necessary to establish a successful career in real estate.

The real estate minor consists of four (4) required courses for business majors at the Woody L. Hunt College of Business, or six (6) required courses for non-business majors at other colleges in UTEP.

The Real Estate Courses can be taken as business electives, upon the department’s approval.


Real Estate Faculty

Real Estate Courses are taught by nationally and internationally recognized UTEP faculty specializing in real estate and finance. Faculty members are globally ranked top producers of real estate research. Additionally, the teaching mission is enhanced by senior real estate professionals from the Greater El Paso Region and beyond.

Erik Devos, Ph.D.

Erik Devos, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Faculty, Research, and Graduate Programs
hedevos@utep.edu
Zifeng Feng, Ph.D.

Zifeng Feng, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Finance
zfeng@utep.edu
Steven R. Gragg, MAI, CCIM’

Steven R. Gragg, MAI, CCIM’

Assistant Professor of Practice
srgragg@utep.edu
Carleen R. Barth, CCIM

Carleen R. Barth, CCIM

Adjunct Lecturer
crbarth@utep.edu
Scott Winton, AICP

Scott Winton, AICP

Adjunct Faculty
gswinton@utep.edu

Industry Connections

Real Estate Field Trip at Elmont
Students and partners at a Real Estate Career Fair
Students at ICSC Las Vegas
Students at ICSC Las Vegas
Students talking to partners at Real Estate Career Fair
Real Estate Field Trip in Downtown El Paso

UTEP Ranked as One of the Top Producers of Real Estate Research

UTEP has been ranked one of the top institutions for real estate research productivity in the world, according to the Real Estate Academic Leadership (REAL) Rankings for 2019-2023.

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UTEP Real Estate & CCIM

Unlock your future with the CCIM ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ Fast Track Undergraduate Membership, which grants graduates of approved real estate or finance programs automatic credit for the first designation course and streamlines your path to earning the prestigious CCIM Designation in under six years . Join today to access elite education, cutting‑edge tools, and a powerful commercial real estate network, all while accelerating your career before graduation.

 

CCIM Scholarships

The Greater El Paso CCIM Chapter supports the new Minor in Real Estate at the Woody L. Hunt College of Business by offering student Scholarships. The local real estate nonprofit provides networking, education, and tech opportunities for those in the real estate industry.
 

These Scholarships are aimed at Hunt College students pursuing the Minor in Real Estate who demonstrate excellence and have an interest in entering the real estate industry. Student Membership and active participation in the Greater El Paso CCIM Chapter's annual activities is encouraged. Annual deadline to apply is May 1st.



Real Estate Courses

  • CRE 3301: Intro to Real Estate
  • CRE 4301: Real Estate Finance

Select two of the following courses:

  • CRE 4302: Real Estate Investments
  • CRE 4341: Real Estate Development
  • CRE 4342: Property Management
  • CRE 4325: International Real Estate
  • CRE 3301: Intro to Real Estate
  • CRE 4301: Real Estate Finance

Select four of the following courses:

  • FIN 3350: Personal Financial Planning (no prereq)
  • BLAW 3301: Legal Environment of Business (no prereq)
  • CRE 4302: Real Estate Investments
  • CRE 4341: Real Estate Development
  • CRE 4342: Property Management
  • CRE 4325: International Real Estate

Real Estate initiatives

spring 2024 field trip

  • Spring 2024 - Montecillo

fall 2024 field trip

spring 2025 field trip

fall 2025 field trip

  • September 19, 2025. Location and time: TBD

fall 2023 fair

  • Fall 2023 Fair

spring 2024 fair

fall 2024 fair

spring 2025 fair

fall 2025 fair

  • November 13, 2025. Location and time: TBD