Intellectual Property | University of Utah

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

English LanguageMathematicsBuilding and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, repla
Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were
Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiat

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareDesktop publishing softwareMap creation softwareOperating system softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Appraisal, mapping, and comparison data reporting systemsCarbon monoxide detectorsDesktop computersElectronic flood mapsElectronic mapsFlood InsightsHandheld distance metersLaptop computersLaser measuring devicesMapping and geographic analysis systemsMapping or location-based analysis systemsPersonal digital assistants PDAReal estate mapping and property description systemsUltrasonic distance measurers

Work Values

IndependenceSupportWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium13-2023.00	Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Complex property valuations — perform autonomously across residential, commercial, and mixed-use property types by synthesizing depreciation, income, and cost approaches into defensible final estimates.
Non-routine appraisal challenges — resolve independently, applying advanced critical thinking and deductive reasoning to atypical properties, disputed assessments, and litigation-support assignments.
Comprehensive market trend analysis — conduct by integrating multiple data sources, GIS mapping, and economic indicators to produce authoritative assessments of local real estate conditions.
Expert appraisal reports — author that fully document methodology, reconcile value approaches, and withstand regulatory scrutiny and third-party review across diverse property categories.
Income capitalization modeling — execute using financial analysis software to value income-producing properties with precision, accounting for vacancy, expense ratios, and cap rate selection.
Assessment appeal proceedings — support by providing well-documented value opinions, responding to technical objections, and interpreting law and government regulations accurately.
Highest-and-best-use analysis — perform for complex parcels by evaluating legal permissibility, physical feasibility, financial viability, and maximum productivity under current market conditions.
Cross-jurisdictional comparable data — obtain and reconcile across multiple counties and market areas to establish credible value benchmarks for unique or special-use properties.
Field inspection quality — maintain at expert level by systematically evaluating structural, environmental, and location factors during site visits to properties of varying complexity.
Technology integration — leverage full suite of analytical, GIS, and database tools to streamline data collection, enhance report accuracy, and reduce turnaround time on large assignment volumes.

Program Details

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Financial Aid

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