Master of Arts in International Economics with a Concentration in Real Estate Finance

Program overview

Real estate stands out as a highly valuable asset class globally, providing students with a plethora of fulfilling career avenues. At Brandeis University, students can pursue roles in acquisitions, development, portfolio management, asset management, urban planning, and beyond.

Last updated: April 10, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Arts in International Economics with a Concentration in Real Estate Finance

Length of program

2 years

Number of Credits Required

18 credits

Mode of learning

On campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Real Estate Program at Brandeis International Business School prepares students for a careers in real estate, spanning both the Northeast region and global markets. Graduate students have the option to enroll in the only MBA program in the Boston area with a Real Estate concentration or specialize in Real Estate Finance within the Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA) program. Real estate, recognized as one of the most valuable asset classes worldwide, presents students with diverse and fulfilling career paths, including opportunities in acquisitions, development, portfolio management, asset management, urban planning, and beyond.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Group 1: Required Courses

Real Estate Fundamentals
Real Estate Finance
Credit Risk Analysis I

Group 2: Electives

Analyzing Big Data I
Big Data II
Int. Real Estate in Emerging Markets
Int. Real Estate in Mature Markets
Real Estate Development
Marketing Research
PropTech Revolution: Entrepreneurial Innovation in Real Estate
Financial Statement Analysis
Fixed Income Securities (4 credits

Capstone

Real Estate Field Project

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Case Competitions

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Students in this concentration land jobs in acquisitions, development, investment and market research, asset and portfolio management, finance and capital markets as well as property management, leasing and urban planning.

Common employers

AEW Capital Management
CoStar Portfolio Strategy
Cushman and Wakefield
Forest Properties
JP Morgan
Jones Lang LaSalle
Citigroup
Walker & Dunlop and other leading firms.
See full lists here

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Shaw Lupton

Adjunct Professor

Quazi Sadruzzaman

Senior Lecturer Director-Real Estate Program

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Gaohan “Zack” Zhang

Senior Associate-Kaiyuan Capital (Beijing)

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Real Estate Investment Club’s
Real Estate Community-CSE Connect

Accreditations and Rankings

Best Business Schools-2023-2024

Ranking: 60

Awards or recognition

Ranked among the best business schools in the world. (Princeton Review, 2023)
Ranked #5 in the U.S. for pre-experience finance programs. (2020)
Ranked #1 among U.S. business schools for percentage of female faculty. (Financial Times, 2020)
Ranked #3 in the U.S. for best financial economics programs. (TFE Times, 2022)