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.
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MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure
Build for what’s next®
Details
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Fall Term -
Full-time -
In-Person -
Washington, D.C. -
9 Months -
30 Credits -
$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.
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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
| Application round | Candidate deadline | Decision release | Initial deposit deadline | Final deposit deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 21, 2026 | December 2, 2026 | January 13, 2027 | April 7, 2027 |
| Round 2 | January 13, 2027 | February 24, 2027 | April 7, 2027 | May 19, 2027 |
| Round 3 | February 10, 2027 | March 17, 2027 | April 14, 2027 | May 19, 2027 |
| Round 4 | March 10, 2027 | April 21, 2027 | May 12, 2027 | June 9, 2027 |
| Round 5 | April 14, 2027 | May 12, 2027 | June 9, 2027 |
”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."
Megan
Welch
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.
Core curriculum
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
Customize your experience
ELECTIVES
Customize your experience with electives in areas such as valuation and investment analysis, sustainable development, urban innovation, and real estate policy.
- Advanced Valuation and Investment Analysis
- The Evolution of Housing, Property, and Public Finance Policy
- Global Perspectives in Real Estate
- Health Care Real Estate
- Infrastructure Development for Sustainable Cities
- Net Zero Real Estate
- Project Finance and Public-Private Infrastructure Delivery
- Real Estate Capital Market Analysis
- Real Estate Funds and Portfolio Management
- Real Estate Investment and Development
- Real Estate Investment Trusts
- Selected Topics in the Real Estate Industry
- Smart Growth, Infrastructure, and Real Estate Development
- Strategic Commercial Leasing
- The Legal and Public Policy Landscape of Real Estate
- One Carey elective of your choice
Course Highlight: Experiential Capstone Project
Each year the project partners with a particular city and obtains data on a critical community infrastructure project that needs repositioning and revitalization. Students are tasked to produce a market feasibility report that will help the city’s stakeholders decide whether to pursue the project or not.
Advantages of a Real Estate and Infrastructure degree
The Edward St. John Real Estate Program has been a leader in real estate education for more than 25 years, giving you the most up-to-date best practices and strategic insight from expert faculty.
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
Connect with a Carey Ambassador
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