Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE)

Program overview

The Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program at American University offers focused training in various aspects of real estate, including mortgage markets and property management. It is designed to prepare students for professionally-oriented careers and emphasizes a balance between the financial and business sides of real estate. The program is recognized for its contributions to real estate research and provides specialization opportunities in fields like commercial development and investment banking, mortgage financing, or international development.

Last updated: January 16, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE)

Length of program

1 Year

Number of Credits Required

Mode of learning

On campus

Unique real estate academic features

Urban Planning and Sustainability Specialty
Career assistance through the Kogod Center for Career Development

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Real Estate Development
Real Estate Finance & Mortgage Markets
Real Estate Financial Modeling
Real Estate Principles & Investments
Real Estate Transactions & Contracts
Real Property & Asset Management
Urban Planning & Sustainability

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Site visits with leading professional real estate associations

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Access to Kogod’s financial courses, including financial modeling courses

Networking opportunities

Alumni events and conferences

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Asset management
Real estate finance
Commercial banking
Corporate finance
Financial regulation
Investment banking
Development banking

Common employers

Capital One
Freddie Mac
Sun Trust Bank
TIAA
The World Bank
Cambridge Associates
Merril Lynch
Bloomberg LP
Deloitte
The Carlyle Group

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

Valentina Bruno

Professor

H. Kent Baker

University Professor

Jeffrey Harris

Professor

Mention any recent real estate research achievements or ongoing projects

University ranked among the top 30 in real estate research worldwide

Alumni Support

Real estate alumni networks and associations

The American University Alumni Association, serving more than 128,000 alumni worldwide through regional and international programming
On-campus events, like the Kogod Network or Discover Kogod
Off-campus events, including networking happy hours and Sunday Brunches