Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Real Estate program consists of 40 credits. The core curriculum integrates the study of the major disciplines that impact real estate decisions: market analysis, law, design, construction, investment analysis, finance, and land use regulation. In addition to the core, students must complete three electives (9 credits) and a practicum/thesis (4 credits). The sequence of study is determined by the student's individual needs (with approval of an adviser). While the curriculum is flexible, 767.700 Real Estate Enterprise and 767.710 Real Estate Analysis must be taken together during the first semester.
Students may use these 13 credits to specialize in development, institutional investment management, valuation and appraisal, community development, or international real estate..
Mandatory Non-Credit Workshops
Throughout the first semester, a series of non-credit workshops will be scheduled. Topics include: Excel for Real Estate Professionals, Communication/Presentation Skills, and Negotiations. There is a fee required for these workshops. Additional information will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Note: Students must own or have access to a laptop computer with the following minimum configuration.
- Intel Mobile Pentium Processor (i.8GHz)
- Windows XP Professional, SP2
- 512K RAM
- 30GB Hard Drive
- 10/100 Ethernet adapter
- 24X CD-RW/DVD
- Wireless network card supporting 802.11b/g
- Financial calculator (HP12C)
Curriculum
Core: 9 courses (27 credits)
Track: 3 courses (9 credits)
Practicum/Applied Research Project: 1 course (4 credits)
Total: 13 courses (40 credits)
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