Overview
The Ohio Real Estate Broker’s Certificate is designed for real estate professionals who aspire to advance their careers by meeting the educational requirements to sit for the State of Ohio Broker’s License Exam. This certificate provides the essential coursework needed for individuals who have already completed the pre-licensing education for an Ohio Real Estate Salesperson License and are now preparing to take the next step toward becoming a licensed real estate broker.
Students complete coursework in Business Finance, Business Law, Economics, and Personal Management to enhance knowledge of real estate principles, financial management, legal considerations, and business operations. The certificate provides the skills needed to successfully manage a brokerage, lead a team of sales agents, and navigate the complexities of real estate transactions.
Upon successful completion of the certificate program, students are academically eligible to apply for the State of Ohio Broker’s License Exam.
Real Estate courses are offered in the evening, online, and/or in hybrid format (partly online and partly evening in-person).
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Meet the educational requirements necessary to sit for the State of Ohio Broker's License exam
- Take the next step toward becoming a licensed real estate brokers
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Property Manager or Property Management Company Owner
- Foreclosure Specialist
- Leasing Consultant
- Loan Officer
- Real Estate Appraiser
- Real Estate Developer
- Real Estate Investor
- Real Estate Paralegal (additional credentials needed)
Graduate Employment Outlook
Employment of real estate brokers and sales agents is projected to grow by 5 percent through 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Nationally, about 54,800 openings for real estate brokers and sales agents are projected each year, on average. Many openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
$42,000 - $56,662
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
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Curriculum
2026-2027
Ohio Real Estate Broker Certificate (REBC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| RE 100 | Real Estate Principles and Practices | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RE 105 | Real Estate Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RE 110 | Real Estate Appraisal and Finance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| LAW 101 | Business Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FIN 150 | Business Finance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MGT 105 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 23 | 2 | 24 | |
Electives
| Social Science Elective (3 credit hours required) | ||
| ECO 105 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |