The Real Estate Finance (REF) Minor is to prepare future business leaders in the real estate industry. The Minor allows students in business-related majors to develop in-depth knowledge of theory and practices in real estate, and strengthen their leadership skills to pursue careers in real estate planning and development, investment banking, real estate valuations, asset management, and other related areas. Students may gain a cross-disciplinary educational experience by leveraging business courses and experiential learning opportunities offered by Krannert and other units on campus toward their interests in specialized career opportunities.