Curriculum
The M.S. in Real Estate Development is a 42-credit program, including a two-tiered core curriculum designed to establish a broad foundation for the entire discipline. There is a choice of four concentrations, each complete with a capstone project, and two electives to be chosen from a wide range of topics.
The core curriculum is designed to provide you with a deep and broad foundation in real estate development that supports the chosen concentration. Students are required to take all of the following courses in tier I and tier II.
Tier I
12 CreditsTier I courses provide a fundamental understanding of the economic and financial aspects of real estate development, familiarity with the legal issues that shape the development process, and an exploration of the methods and techniques in economics and market analysis.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DEVE1-GC1045 Online Course | Real Estate Economics & Market Analysis | 3.0 |
| DEVE1-GC1050 Online Course | Legal Principles & Practices | 3.0 |
| DEVE1-GC1035 Online Course | Real Estate Finance | 3.0 |
| DEVE1-GC1060 Online Course | The Development Process | 3.0 |
Tier II
12 CreditsTier II courses analyze design, construction methods, valuation approaches within the development process, and the range of federal, state, and local regulations governing site planning and feasibility.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DEVE1-GC1010 | Land Use & Environmental Regulation | 3.0 |
| DEVE1-GC1020 | Planning & Design Issues in Development | 3.0 |
| DEVE1-GC1025 | Construction Methods & Technology | 3.0 |
| DEVE1-GC1055 Online Course | Real Estate Valuation & Feasibility Analysis | 3.0 |
Students are required to take all of the courses in one of the following concentrations plus two electives.
Students select any combination of two courses from either the list below, from another concentration in this program, or, with permission from the program director, from the M.S. in Real Estate or the M.S. in Construction Management programs. Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.