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    USC Real Estate Development
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation USC lists for Real Estate Development transfers starts with ECON 203g, MATH 117g and ACCT 410x; the full list is below.

    82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    82
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Real Estate Development

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    Major Requirements

    USC Real Estate Development Major Preparation

    The courses USC lists as Real Estate Development major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Pre-major Requirements (8 units)

    Complete all of these

    • ECON 203g Principles of Microeconomics
    • MATH 117g Precalculus for Business and Economics

    Foundational Core (22 units)

    Complete all of these

    • ACCT 410x Foundations of Accounting
    • PPD 245g The Urban Context
    • PPD 303 Statistics for Policy, Planning, and Development
    • RED 200 Introduction to Real Estate
    • RED 201 Real Estate Career Seminar

    Complete 1 of these

    • BUAD 306 Business Finance
    • BUAD 308 Advanced Business Finance
    • RED 325 Introduction to Finance in Cities

    Real Estate Core (24 units)

    Complete all of these

    • RED 362 Real Estate Development Fundamentals
    • RED 375 Real Estate Development Analysis
    • RED 417 History of Planning and Development
    • RED 425 Designing Livable Communities
    • RED 435 Analyzing Real Estate Markets
    • RED 437 Advanced Finance and Investment for Real Estate Development

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does USC have a Real Estate Development major for transfer students?

    Yes. USC offers Real Estate Development and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Real Estate Development?

    USC's Real Estate Development major preparation includes ECON 203g, MATH 117g, ACCT 410x, PPD 245g, PPD 303 and RED 200, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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