Property Management Major
Our degree offers career opportunities in luxury and affordable apartment developments, senior living communities, mixed-use, and office and retail properties. Graduates are equipped with skills that address the complexities of managing multimillion-dollar investments.
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MAJOR IN THE U.S.
100%
OF STUDENTS COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP
$1.2 Million
IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO STUDENTS SINCE 1985
95%
OF STUDENTS ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
Total Credit Hours: 120
Property Management Requirements (41 hours)
AHRM Core Requirements (19 hours)
General Education (45 hours)
Electives (15 hours)
What You'll Study
- 120 credit hours for a Bachelor of Science in Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management, including Virginia Tech's Pathways
- 32 credits of residential property management courses, including:
- Multifamily Property Management and Operations
- Managing and Leasing Commercial Properties
- Contemporary Issues in Property Management
- 25-27 credits of approved electives, selected from a variety of disciplines, including:
- Communication
- English
- Finance
- Human Development
- Marketing
- Urban Affairs and Planning
- 24 credits of AHRM core degree requirements
Curious how the degree requirements will fit into your experience at Virginia Tech? See the roadmaps below for a sample schedule of courses each year. Your academic advisor will help you create a personalized version based on your goals and other areas of interest. The individualized plan will also include your AP, IB, dual enrollment, or transfer credit.
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What is a Major in Property Management?
Our property management degree prepares you to tackle contemporary issues in property management and gives you hands-on experience with industry leaders. You will learn how to manage property, the differences between housing unit styles and resident populations, the challenges each demographic faces, business and management best practices, and residential technologies.
Why Study Property Management Here?
As one of only a few programs in the U.S., we offer a major that provides industry mentors, internship experience, dedicated faculty, and an annual job fair. Our property management degree program has a very high professional placement rate. Students often consider multiple employment offers before graduation.
Beyond the Classroom
Internships
Gain first-hand industry experience with our collaborative partners located in metropolitan centers around the country. These opportunities offer you real-world experience, valuable career contacts, and a place to explore different real estate markets around the country. These positions are often compensated, and housing is typically provided.
Network
The career fair provides an opportunity for you to connect with industry professionals regarding internships, summer employment, and full-time careers. The fair is held each March and is attended by 24 management firms, with an additional waiting list of eager employers.
See the World
We offer a property management and housing study abroad course every other year (2020, 2022). You will have the chance to see and experience multifamily and commercial property management, current and historic residential design, and new ideas in housing technologies. We have visited Germany, France, and the Czech Republic on past trips.
Financial Awards
Members of the Property Management Advisory Board, along with numerous other organizations and individuals, have generously donated funds for scholarships. We have awarded more than $675,000 to students.
What Our Students Are Saying
"The small class sizes give the program a small school feel at a university that has 30,000 students."
Jess Molson, '14
"It's the first [property management major] in the country which really sets it apart. There's an actively involved advisory board, there's fully paid for national conferences, and there are lots of scholarships given out each semester."
Nick Gratto, '15
"One of the first things that attracted me to the program was how dynamic it is and the courses attracted people with all kinds of interests. Faculty are also very involved and active in helping us find internships."
Sarah Lawrence, '14
"Last summer I had the opportunity to travel to San Diego to attend the National Apartment Association Convention where I was able to network with hundreds of industry professionals."
Kevin Castellow, '14
"My internship experience at Camden Property Trust allowed me to learn a great deal about the property management industry and make many professional connections. My academic classes at Virginia Tech were more meaningful once I had a better understanding of what goes on in the industry."
Garrett Powell, '17
Careers and Further Study
Jessica Braden, '09
Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree with dual options in Property Management and Housing in 2009. She is currently the Director of Asset Management for Community Housing Partners. CHP has invested $280 million in rental real estate development to create homes for low-income families and individuals.
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Jenna Hall, '22
During Jenna’s time at Virginia Tech, she completed many internships. She had the opportunity to work with Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer, Weinstein Properties, as well as was a Student Assistant for the Apparel, Housing and Resource Management department at Virginia Tech. Following graduation, Jenna will be an Assistant Property Manager for Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer and a lease-up (new construction development).
What do I do with a property management degree?
A recent survey by Money Magazine and Salary.com ranked property management as one of the top five jobs for young people looking for more pay, more upside, and more control over where they’re going.
Our students have worked in affordable housing, luxury apartment, and senior living communities. You will build a competitive edge by interning, networking, and attending national conferences.
Career Options:
- Property Manager
- Leasing Manager
- Leasing Consultant
- Commercial Property Manager
- Director of Sales and Marketing
- Compliance Specialist
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