M.S. in Real Estate
The Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) provides students with the skills and knowledge required to start or advance a career in the commercial real estate industry. The curriculum is designed to develop forward-thinking real estate professionals with strong analytical and effective communication skills.
The core curriculum covers real estate fundamentals, and electives allow students to specialize in: Real Estate Investment & Finance, Real Estate Development, or Affordable Housing. Technological innovation, data analytics, and environmental & social impact in the context of real estate are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Students have the option to obtain a graduate certificate in their respective specialization to signal their expertise to employers.
The program places a heavy emphasis on experiential learning, applied projects, and opportunities to connect with the industry. It is designed for working professionals, and classes are in the afternoon and evening. Students may take courses on a part-time or full-time schedule. Part-time students can complete the program in 23 months, and full-time students can complete it in 11 months.
Requirements
Core courses cover real estate fundamentals, leading to the Real Estate Development Workshop culminating experience.
Sustainable Urban Development
| USP 527 | Commercial District Revitalization | 3 |
| USP 569 | Sustainable Cities and Regions | 3 |
| USP 612 | Community, Planning, and Ethics | 4 |
Finance, Markets, and Law
Project Development
| USP 523 | Real Estate Development I | 4 |
| USP 546 | Real Estate Development II | 3 |
| USP 624 | Development Project Design | 3 |
| RE 531 | Executive Perspectives on Real Estate | 1 |
| RE 562 | Real Estate Development Workshop | 4 |
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| | Electives | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 55
Real Estate Development Workshop
The culminating experience of the MSRE is RE 562 Real Estate Development Workshop. Students in that class form a team that produces a development proposal for a multi-block site in a major city, advised by local industry professionals. Each team will produce a professional report and present their findings before an audience of real estate professionals.