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University of Colorado, Boulder

Master of Science in Real Estate

Program overview

The real estate master’s program will furnish students with a rigorous foundation in quantitative financial analysis and management. Additionally, it will specifically equip students for careers in the financial, management, and operational aspects of real estate.

Last updated: April 30, 2024

Leeds School of Business

995 Regent Drive Koelbel Building 419 UCB Boulder, CO 80309-0419, USA

2013

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Science in Real Estate

Length of program

9 months (full-time) 2 years (part-time)

Number of Credits Required

30 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Master of Science in Real Estate degree ensures that both students and professionals remain current with industry-specific technical skills essential for navigating the present and future landscape of the real estate sector. Through this program, students will hone analytical abilities and foster innovative thinking, while gaining proficiency in quantitative financial analysis, fundamental business principles, and leadership qualities. Supported by a team of world-class faculty and industry influencers, who leverage their extensive expertise in the latest industry trends and business practices, students gain a competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving field.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Core Courses: 

  • Real Estate Principles
  • Real Estate Modeling
  • Real Estate Data Analysis
  • Real Estate Finance and Investment
  • Real Estate Economics
  • Real Estate Law and Practice
  • Real Estate Case Studies

Electives:

  • Real Estate Investment and Risk Management
  • Real Estate Project Competition
  • Sustainable Real Estate
  • Financial Strategy and Decision Modeling
  • Applied Financial Management
  • Fixed Income Investing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Negotiating and Conflict Management
  • Commercializing Sustainable Energy Technologies

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • International and Local CU Real Estate Treks
  • Corporate Partner Internships
  • Specialized Skills Training
  • CO Real Estate License preparation
  • NAIOP Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge
  • Annual Real Estate Forum
  • Urban Land Institute’s Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition
  • ARGUS University Challenge

Real estate extracurricular activities available

  • Real Estate Golf Tournament
  • Networking Events
  • Personal Mentoring
  • Conferences and National Competitions
  • Industry Events
  • Recruitment Fairs

Networking opportunities

  • Graduate Real Estate Association

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Financing, Lending, Capital Markets
  • RE Investment/Acquisitions
  • Portfolio Management
  • Operations and Asset Management
  • Asset/Property Valuation
  • Real Estate Development
  • Sales, Leasing and Marketing
  • Real Estate Financial Analyst
  • Real Estate Associate
  • Development Associate
  • Asset Management Associate
  • Acquisitions Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Due Diligence Associate

Average salary post graduation

$112,760

Common employers​

  • CBRE
  • Cushman Wakefield
  • Greystar
  • Real Capital Soutions
  • UDR
  • US Bank
  • L&B Realty Advisors, LLP
  • Vail Resorts
  • Southern Land Company
  • Newmark Knight Frank
  • Real Capital Solutions
  • Wood Partners

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

David Paul

Adjunct Professor-Finance and Real Estate at Leeds School & Senior Advisor at Econsult Solutions

Ben Woolf

Lecturer-CU Real Estate Center & Director-Commercial Real Estate Investments at Conscience Bay Company

Matt Morris

Lecturer at CU Real Estate Center & Principal Training Specialist at Safety Function

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Jeff Latier

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager at Ares Industrial Management

Jeff Riggs

Principal & President- Essex Financial Group

Austin Roberts

Managing Director at Kittredge Ventures

Real estate alumni networks and associations

  • CU Boulder Real Estate Alumni

Accreditations and Rankings

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $37,076
Non Res. $49,014

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

995 Regent Drive
Koelbel Building
419 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0419, USA

Campus Size

The University of Colorado, Boulder is a public institution with a campus size of 313-acre.

Contact Information

Office of Admissions

3100 Marine St Suite A122 65 UCB Boulder, CO 80309-0065, USA

(303) 492-8397

Graduate Real Estate Association

Koelbel Room 218 995 Regent Dr, Boulder, Colorado 80309, USA

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