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George Mason University

Minor in Real Estate Development

Program overview

The Real Estate Development Minor at George Mason University equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex world of real estate development. Through a combination of core courses and electives, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the development process, from feasibility analysis and financing to construction and marketing. The program emphasizes practical application and prepares students for successful careers in various real estate development sectors.

Last updated: February 8, 2024

Costello College of Business

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4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

Academic Information

Degree offered

Minor

Length of program

Part-Time: 2 Years
Full-Time: 1 Year

Number of Credits Required

18

Mode of learning

On campus

Unique real estate academic features

  • Focus on interdisciplinary learning, integrating knowledge from finance, law, urban planning, and marketing
  • Access to industry professionals through guest lectures and networking events
  • Capstone project allowing students to apply their knowledge to a real-world development challenge

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

  • Principles of Real Estate
  • Internship in Business
  • Construction Systems
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Development
  • Urban Planning
  • Negotiations in Organizations
  • Consultative Selling (Entrepreneurship Track)
  • Internship in Business
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Starting a Business
  • Negotiations in Organizations
  • Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills
  • Consultative Selling (Urban Planning Track)
  • Internship in Business
  • Urban Planning
  • RS: GIS Analysis and Application
  • Issues in Public Policy and Administration

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • Mason Real Estate Society (student group) networking events and speaker series.
  • National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) student chapter events.
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI) student chapter events.
  • Real Estate Development Case Competition.
  • Real Estate Career Fair
  • Guest lectures by industry professionals
  • Site visits to development projects

Real estate extracurricular activities available

  • Participate in student groups like the Mason Real Estate Society and ULI student chapter.
  • Attend industry conferences and events.
  • Volunteer with real estate-related organizations.

Networking opportunities

  • Industry professionals involved in the program as guest speakers and advisors.
  • Alumni network of program graduates.
  • Career fairs and networking events organized by the School of Business.
  • Real Estate Society events and activities
  • ULI student chapter events
  • Guest lectures and industry events hosted by the School of Business

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Real Estate Developer
  • Project Manager
  • Acquisition Analyst
  • Development Analyst
  • Land Use Planner
  • Real Estate Consultant
  • Real Estate Attorney

Common employers​

  • Real estate development firms
  • Construction companies
  • Architecture and engineering firms
  • Government agencies
  • Non-profit organizations involved in development

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

A list of current faculty can be found here:

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Kat Grimsley

Former Director

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Brian Grindall

Adjunct Faculty

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Alex Gross

Adjunct faculty

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Accreditations and Rankings

National Universities (2023 - 2024)

Ranking: 105

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Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res: $13,812
Non-Res: $37,976

Financial aid

Available.

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Scholarships

Available.

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General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

School of Business, George Mason University, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

Campus Size

George Mason University is a public research university located in Fairfax, Virginia, encompassing a suburban campus of 520 acres.

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Contact Information

George Mason University Admissions

4400 University Dr., MSN 4C8, Fairfax, VA 22030

703-993-2000

[email protected]

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