Real Estate

The Master of Science in Real Estate provides an in-depth education for students interested in a career in the real estate industry. The twelve-month program offers extensive coursework and an application of materials, preparing students for a range of job opportunities. The program incorporates experiential learning and a multitude of opportunities for students to interact with industry leaders in classes and in events sponsored by the CU Real Estate Center.

The MS Real Estate degree curriculum includes a rigorous background in quantitative financial analysis and management, and specifically prepares you for careers in the financial, management and operations aspects of real estate. The program develops business skills so you can add value for your employers quickly. The Development Management track prepares you to become a real estate development project manager. The Asset Management trackprepares you for a variety of careers in real property asset and portfolio management.  

Development Management Track

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Summer 

• Quantitative Methods—3
• Financial Accounting—3
• Managerial Economics—3
• Corporate Finance—3

Fall

• Real Estate Finance and Investments—3
• Real Estate Economics—3
• Real Estate Law and Practice—3
• Construction Engineering & MGT Fundamentals—3

Spring

• Design Development—3
• Legal Aspects of Construction—3
• Sustainable Real Estate—3
• Real Estate Project Completion—3

Asset Management Track

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Summer 

• Quantitative Methods—3
• Financial Accounting—3
• Managerial Economics—3
• Corporate Finance—3

Fall

• Real Estate Finance and Investments—3
• Real Estate Economics—3
• Real Estate Law and Practice—3
• Investment Management & Analysis—3

Spring

• Property/Asset/Portfolio Risk Management—3
• Sustainable Real Estate—3
• Financial Statement Analysis—3
• Real Estate Project Completion—3

Applicants for the MS in Real Estate must have a minimum of two year's relevant work experience.

Requirements

• Essays/Personal Statement
• Professional Resume
• Unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended
• Official Test scores (GMAT or GRE)
• We accept the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Exam, TOEFL code: 4841
• Two letters of recommendation
• $70 application fee (waived for active duty military, veterans, or CU Boulder alumni) 
• Interviews 

Scholarships

• The Leeds School of Business offers merit scholarship awards to selected admitted master’s program candidates. Applicants who apply by the April 1 priority deadline will automatically be considered for Leeds School of Business scholarship awards. 
• MS students who are US citizens or eligible non-citizens may apply for financial aid in the form of graduate student loans. To apply, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online for the appropriate academic year as soon as possible.