Associate of Science - Property Management

The Property Management Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Valencia College is a two-year program that prepares students to work in the residential property management field. Students are trained to become highly qualified managers and other on-site personnel to help manage and operate residential rental properties.

The curriculum was developed with guidance and input from respected educational and industry leaders in the property management field. Students will learn about basic functions and effective management practices related to residential property management, including best practices for leasing and marketing properties, common procedures for maintaining residential properties, legal and ethical issues, human resource functions, finance and accounting operations, and effective communication skills.

Valencia’s Property Management program has been endorsed by the National Apartment Association’s Education Institute (NAAEI), the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO), and the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). These endorsements, along with strong support from established leaders in the residential property management field, gives students an opportunity to earn respected industry certifications, as well as gain valuable work experience through the program’s internship requirement. 

Upon completion of the program, students will have the opportunity of earning both the National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) certificate and the Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) certification—value added credentials recognized by the property management industry.

Prominent program sponsors include: Concord Rents, the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO), the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and the National Apartment Association (NAA).

Although scheduling may not always provide for the following progression of courses, students should use the foundation, intermediate and advanced course sequence as a guide in program planning. Students are strongly encouraged to consult a career program advisor in the department office for assistance in determining the best education plan for their career goals.

All degree-seeking students must satisfy entry testing requirements and satisfactorily complete all mandatory courses in reading, student success, mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes in which the student is placed.