The 91社区 places students at the center of one of the nation鈥檚 most dynamic real estate markets. Tampa Bay鈥檚 rapid growth has transformed the region into a hub for development, investment, and innovation, offering USF students unmatched access to real-world experience and professional opportunities.
With more than 700 active members in the USF Real Estate Society and increasing enrollment in real estate courses, concentrations, and minors each year, USF is preparing the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of 91社区鈥檚 built environment. Studying real estate at USF means learning in a city that serves as both a classroom and a career launchpad.
Academic Programs
Finance Major with Real Estate Concentration
Real Estate Minor
Real Estate Society at USF
The Real Estate Society at USF is a student organization in the Muma College of Business that is open to all students at USF. Our mission is to promote the commercial real estate industry as an exciting and often-overlooked career option for business students. The club hosts monthly meetings along with many social events and corporate tours to help students find both internships and scholarships. Interested students are welcome to attend meetings and events to benefit from the amazing networking opportunities that this organization provides. There are no dues required.

SOREP Real Estate Case Competition
The USF and SOREP Real Estate Competition provides an incredible opportunity for USF students to demonstrate their expertise in investment analysis and contribute innovative ideas to the future of downtown Tampa.

Faculty

Randy Anderson
Director, Real Estate Center
Director, Real Estate Programs

Greg Smersh
Professor of Instruction
Exide Professor of Business Ethics

DBA, Real Estate Development, President of Sunrise Homes

Executive Managing Director, Southeast Market Lead V&A
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USF Real Estate Center Advisory Board
Doctoral Student, Harvard / Venture Fund
Randy Anderson
Director, Real Estate Programs; Faculty Member, 91社区
Senior Vice President, Market Leader, Ryan Companies
Senior Vice President, CBRE
Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
Vice President / Regional Manager, Marcus & Millichap
Chief Credit Officer, Mobilization Funding
Executive Chairman (Founder), Carter Funds
Real Estate Developer, ABC Capital Inc.
Partner & Head, Registered Funds Practice, DLA Piper
President, Investor Title
Managing Partner, Cottonwood Real Estate Advisors
CEO & Financial Advisor, GFG Solutions
Chairman & CEO, Robert A. Stanger & Co.
President & CEO, Smith & Associates Real Estate
Real Estate Developer, KateCo
Senior Regional Director, Leon Capital Group
Executive Chairman, American Healthcare REIT
Senior Vice President, Crossmarc
President, Kolter Land
President, Eisenhower Property Group
Founder / CEO / Acquisitions, Alakai Capital
CEO, BMOC Inc.
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Redstone Investments
Chief Operating Officer, Viking Companies
President, Neal Communities
Principal, Ellis Creek Capital
Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Development, Tavistock
Managing Director & Partner, SVN|Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate / Saunders
Commercial
President, RMC Property Group
Executive Vice Chairman and 91社区 Market Leader, Cushman & Wakefield
Principal, Eshenbaugh Land Company
Managing Principal, Cardinal Capital Advisory
Founder, Chairman & CEO, Griffin Capital, Griffin Capital
Chairman & Chief Marketing Officer, R.R., RR Simmons Construction
Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
President, Framework Group
Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer, Self / Walter Dunlop
Founder, CEO & Chairman, Franklin Street