Master of Science in Real Estate and Infrastructure

Program Features

Master critical concepts

Teaches students how to close deals and a full spectrum of skills and knowledge to thrive as a real estate professional, regardless of market conditions.

Edward St. John Real Estate Program

Provides the opportunity to learn fresh, innovative approaches to the field of real estate development.

Build your portfolio

Signature capstone provides a mentored professional real estate industry experience that integrates all aspects of the curriculum

Transform theory into practice

Faculty bridge disciplines to channel the Johns Hopkins legacy of excellence into better business outcomes with positive societal impact.

At Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, our MBA and specialized Master of Science programs are designed for students to advance business skills and thrive in the rapidly changing global market.

Learn about your class profile*

33 percent female / 67 percent male
46 percent of students from the U.S.
4 countries represented
673 average GMAT score
3.13 average undergraduate GPA
2.05 years average years full-time work experience

*Fall 2020 incoming class

Curriculum

Through the Edward St. John Real Estate Program, you'll build valuable connections within the industry and master critical concepts that transcend the industry with the Master of Science in Real Estate and Infrastructure. Develop multidisciplinary skills that will help you thrive in and out of real estate, regardless of market conditions.

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University Catalog

The 2021 edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.

One of the few graduate real estate programs to be part of a business school, the Master of Science in Real Estate and Infrastructure program will introduce you to multiple disciplines of the field, including investment, development, finance, construction and design, entrepreneurship, planning and sustainability, capital markets, and real estate law.

Required courses (26 credits)

Business foundations (8 credits)

BU.120.601 Business Communication
BU.131.601 Business Leadership and Human Values
BU.231.620 Corporate Finance
BU.510.601 Statistical Analysis

Functional core (18 credits)

BU.241.620 Design and Construction Feasibility
BU.230.640 Development Modeling and Risk Analysis
BU.241.735 Infrastructure Development for Sustainable Cities
BU.241.740 Project Finance & Public-Private Infrastructure Delivery
BU.234.610 Real Estate and Infrastructure Finance
BU.242.720 Real Estate Capital Market Analysis
BU.241.610 Real Estate Investment and Development
BU.132.615 Real Estate Legal Environment
BU.242.601 Real Estate Market Feasibility Study

Electives (8 credits)

Students choose 4 courses from the following:

BU.241.750 Advanced Valuation and Investment Analysis
BU.241.725 Global Perspectives in Real Estate
BU.242.715 Real Estate and Infrastructure Valuation
BU.152.725 Real Estate Entrepreneurship
BU.242.710 Real Estate Funds and Portfolio Management
BU.242.701 Real Estate Investment Trusts: Analysis and Structuring
BU.241.770 Smart Growth, Infrastructure and Real Estate Development
BU.241.760 Strategic Commercial Leasing

Capstone (2 credits)

BU.245.790 Real Estate and Infrastructure Capstone

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Signature Experiences

Experiential Learning

Go beyond the classroom

Your business education doesn’t end in the classroom. Step out of your comfort zone as you partner with students across Johns Hopkins and businesses to put your classroom learning to the test.

Careers

career outcomes

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The career development team is committed to providing opportunities for you to build professional skills and competencies essential for a successful career search.

Students in this program have gone on to start or advance their real estate careers as investment analysts, asset management and acquisition advisers, fund managers, consultants, construction mangers, planners and others. These are just some of the roles in the real estate industry where you can find and connect with Carey alumni in the Washington, D.C. region, around the U.S., and across the globe.

The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Real Estate Alumni Forum—known as Carey REAF—promotes and facilitates relationship building between students, alumni, faculty, Advisory Board members, and real estate industry leaders. Educational and social events are held regularly in addition to events hosted by local, regional, and national real estate professional organizations.

Companies (sample)

Alex Brown Realty Inc.
Bozzuto
China Merchant’s Bank
Clark Construction Group
Enterprise Community Partners
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
Fortress Investment Group LLC
Greenland USA
Host Hotels and Resorts
The St. James LLC
M&T Bank
NGP Group
PNC

Titles (sample)

Acquisitions Associate
Broker Assistant
Development & Acquisitions Associate
Financial Risk Analyst
Investment Analyst
Real Estate Analyst
Sales
Senior Consultant

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Networking Opportunities

We have many ways for MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure students to find connections and network within the real estate industry and through Carey Business School.

Real Estate Advisory Board

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At A Glance

Program Details

Washington, D.C.

Full Time

1 year, 36 credits

Tuition & Fees

Tuition Cost

$76,500 / year

Fees

$1,000

Financial Aid

There are numerous options for financing your education including scholarships, loans, and payment plans available to those who qualify. Learn more.

The 2022 application will open this Fall.
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Listen to a recorded overview of the Master of Science in Real Estate and Infrastructure program to learn more about curriculum, career outcomes, application requirements, and more.

Carey Business School updates these presentations as needed but please consult the Admissions Team for all up-to-date policies and application deadlines.

MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure program overview

Below please find the deadlines for the Master of Science in Real Estate and Infrastructure full-time program.

	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3
Candidate deadline	October 27, 2021	January 5, 2022	March 30, 2022
Decision release	December 15, 2021	March 2, 2022	April 27, 2022
Initial deposit deadline	January 19, 2022	April 6, 2022	May 25, 2022
Final deposit deadline	April 6, 2022	May 25, 2022	June 15, 2022

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Tuition - $76,500 / year
Application fee - $100

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You are making a significant investment in your future, and we have options to assist in paying your tuition. From scholarships to financial aid to payment plans, Carey Business School offers a variety of choices.

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