The Edward St. John Real Estate and Infrastructure Program has been a leader in real estate education for more than 25 years. Strengthen your portfolio and develop the skills needed to lead transformative projects and shape the future of the built environment.
Full-time MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure
Build for what’s next®
Details
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Fall Term
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Full-time
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In-Person
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Washington, D.C.
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9 Months
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30 Credits
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$78,500*
*See full costs details. All students are considered for scholarships.
Benefits & Highlights
- Strengthen your portfolio and expertise
- Build core real estate concepts
- Learn from leading researchers and industry practitioners
Who Should Apply
The full-time MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure program is designed for recent graduates and early career professionals focusing on real estate, development, deal-making, demographic analysis, and market forecasting
Connect with a recruiter
Our recruiters are here to help you every step of the way with questions about the application process, curriculum, or how the full-time Real Estate and Infrastructure program fits your career goals.
Career & Life Design
Your career goals are our priority. From the time you step into the classroom through graduation and beyond, our students have access to career resources to help clarify goals, build critical skills, and connect with opportunities that align with their interests. And the results speak for themselves.
Career resources are embedded into the full-time MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure curriculum and program experience. The Career & Life Design team works closely with our full-time students to help you plan for and secure a post-graduation career. See how the Career & Life Design team works with our full-time specialized master’s students.
Admissions
Applicants are evaluated based on career goals, academic and/or professional background, and their ability to contribute to the cohort.
Students have access to various financial aid and scholarships options, making your academic and career goals more attainable.
Financial aid opportunities:
- Merit-based scholarships
- Private scholarships
- Employer tuition assistance
- Private loans
- State or federal aid
- Completed online application
- Résumé (one page)
- Two essays
- One professional recommendation
- Official transcript(s)
- TOEFL IBT/IELTS/PTE/DET score (required for non-U.S. citizens whose undergraduate degree was not taught in English)
- Recorded interview
- GMAT or GRE score (optional)
- $100 nonrefundable application fee
Submit your application through the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform. Select Carey Business School as your preferred school and choose the upcoming fall term, then upload all required materials. Once we receive your completed application, our team will review your file and follow up with you on next steps.
More about the full-time MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure application process
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Deadlines | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 |
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| Candidate deadline | October 8, 2025 | January 14, 2026 | March 11, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Decision release | December 3, 2025 | February 25, 2026 | April 22, 2026 | Rolling |
| Initial deposit deadline | January 14, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | June 10, 2026 |
| Final deposit deadline | April 8, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | June 10, 2026 | N/A |
”Real estate is all about location. I wanted to attend a school where the city could become the classroom, and I could learn from industry professionals."
Real Estate and Development ‘20
CURRICULUM
The full-time MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure program is 30 credits taught by faculty experts. Students complete 16 credits of core courses, integrating real estate development, finance, and sustainability.
REQUIRED COURSES
The full-time Real Estate and Infrastructure program prepares you with industry best practices and strategic insight, building skills in finance, investment, deal-making, and market analysis, giving you the skills to evaluate investments, anticipate trends, and lead across real estate sectors.
- Business Communication
- Business Leadership and Human Values
- Design and Construction Feasibility
- Fundamentals of Real Estate Valuation and Investment
- Real Estate and Infrastructure Capstone
- Real Estate Market and Feasibility Study
- Real Estate Products and Emerging Trends
- Statistical Analysis
ELECTIVES
Customize your experience with electives in areas such as valuation and investment analysis, sustainable development, urban innovation, and real estate policy.
Course Highlight: Experiential Capstone Project
Build your portfolio and work hands-on with a professional mentor in the industry. The course is an opportunity to integrate and apply the main tenets of the programs–data, decisions, and community.
Beyond the Classroom
Annual Infrastructure Symposium
Carey’s real estate and infrastructure program hosts an annual Infrastructure Symposium. The event provides an in-depth look at infrastructure’s broad scope, highlighting its vital role in shaping society.
Real Estate Network
Build your network through the Carey Real Estate Advisory Board and Real Estate Alumni Network to develop industry connections and discuss opportunities for advancement.
Happening at Carey
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