Real Estate
Associate of Science (AS) Business Administration · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Real Estate curriculum is designed to provide the student with the courses necessary to master the basic facets of the real estate industry. The curriculum appeals to all students interested in the real estate business, but it also is designed to prepare students for professional certification as real estate salespersons and brokers. It specifically provides the student with the core course needed to sit for the salesperson license exam i.e. Real Estate Principles. The curriculum also provides students desiring to sit for the broker license exam the five required courses (Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Finance and Legal Aspects of Real Estate) and the remaining three elective courses. These courses do not, however, meet salesperson/broker continuing education requirements.
Requirements
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following General Education options:
- OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR
- OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern
- A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| ACCT 230 | Financial Accounting | 5 |
| BLAW 101 | Business Law | 4 |
| RE 101 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| RE 102 | Real Estate Practices | 3 |
| RE 203 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| RE 204 | Legal Aspects of Real Estate | 3 |
| RE 205 | Real Estate Appraisal (Residential) | 3 |
| RE 207 | Property Management | 3 |
| Total Units | 27.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze common real estate problems, apply appropriate solutions, and interpret outcomes.
- Meet career preparation goals, as well as prepare for a state licensing exam.
- Explain the process for making home purchase or sale decisions and completing real estate transactions.
- Demonstrate mastery of program-specific concepts and skills. (e.g., understand theory and application in real estate finance, investments, property management and financial institutions).
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.