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MSRE FAQs

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Yes, although the program will end up costing more.  Students pay the same tuition for 7-18 credits per quarter; if students take less than 7 credits they are charged per credit.

Yes, credits taken outside of real estate courses would be considered electives, either within the College of Built Environments or across campus.

Yes, if you have a flexible work schedule.  We do not encourage students to work more than 20 hours a week as this is a rigorous graduate program.

Real Estate courses are typically offered 8.30am-4.30pm with one course being the exception. However, the 10 credits of elective courses required for the completion of either MSRE standing can be taken across campus among graduate level courses or courses at the 400 level at different time slots.

The deadline for international and domestic applicants is January 15th. If applicants want to be considered for scholarships, they should submit their materials by this deadline and even though applications will be considered after the deadline scholarships are not guaranteed.

Applicants are required to complete an online graduate school application, submit a resume, statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation.  Transcripts from all undergraduate schools are also required. Click here for more information.

The admissions process is typically 4 weeks.

Applicants do not need a specific degree to apply.  Our students have had a wide range of backgrounds, from journalism to medicine to business.  There is a basic accounting course prereq, which can be completed within the first year of study either online, at another institution, or in the program (we offer an undergraduate accounting course).  There is also a required basic undergrad finance course for those doing the finance option.  Both accounting (required of everyone) and finance undergrad course (for finance option students) are required if these classes were not completed during undergrad.

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Ideally we are looking for applicants that have 1-2 years of experience in real estate, however experience is not required.  A strong statement articulating why you want to obtain a MSRE degree and your goals is very important.  Our past admitted students have an average GMAT of 630 on the verbal and quantitative portions, and 50% on the writing portion.  The average GPA is 3.6.  Average experience is 1-3 years, average age is 28.

The department has several scholarships that provide support to students ranging from $1,000 – $10,000 each year.  Our need based scholarships are offered to domestic students only.  International students are required to provide proof of financial ability once admitted.  We do offer several non-need based scholarships that are open to both domestic and international students.

An internship is NOT required. Students receive career development support from the graduate academic advisor. 

No, the department does not offer classes in the summer, however it is possible to complete interdisciplinary elective credits in the summer.

It depends on what students are interested in and what their chosen option is (development, finance & investment, corporate real estate, or individual option).  Our alumni have gone on to work in small development firms, larger institutional finance companies, or working in corporate real estate in real estate departments of large companies such as Starbucks.