University

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Master of Science in Real Estate

Program overview

The MS in Real Estate program at CUHK Business School is a pioneering master's degree in Asia that integrates the fields of real estate and hospitality asset management with a business focus. The program is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills in areas such as real estate development, asset management, market analysis, financing, valuation, and investment, playing a crucial role in the global economy.

Last updated: January 23, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Science in Real Estate

Length of program

1 Year

Number of Credits Required

Mode of learning

On campus

Unique real estate academic features

Integration of real estate and hospitality asset management
Business-focused curriculum

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Core Courses:
- Introduction to real estate and hospitality industries
- Real estate finance
- Property development and investment
- Real estate valuation
- Real estate economics
- Real estate financial reporting and analysis
- Capstone research project

Elective Courses:
- Global real estate asset management
- Shopping mall development and management
- Revitalization of historic buildings
- Additional electives focusing on specialized areas of real estate

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Guest Lecturers: The program includes an Executive Speaker Series, allowing interaction with industry leaders and thought leaders.
Field Trips: Students have opportunities for site visits in Hong Kong and surrounding areas, exposing them to a variety of real estate properties.
Workshops: These are offered outside of the classroom, focusing on skills like interpersonal abilities and professional resilience.
Orientation

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Property planning
Development
Financing
Investment
Valuation
Asset management
Facilities management
Leasing
Marketing
Consultancy

Hong Kong and Shanghai Land Capital
Horwath HTL
JLL
Knight Frank
KPMG
Longfor Properties
PwC
Savills
Sinopec
Sun Hung Kai Properties
Suning Holdings Group
Unilever

Common employers

AECOM
Bank of Communications
CBRE
China CITIC Bank International
China Construction Bank
China Development Bank
China Financial Futures Exchange
China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co., Ltd
China Resources Group
China Vanke
CITIC Securities
Colliers International
Country Garden
Cushman & Wakefield
East China Architectural Design & Research Institute
EY
GF Securities
Guotai Junan Securities
Haitong Securities
Hang Lung Properties
HNA 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

Elisa Chan

Assistant Professor

Gentiana Cheung

Programme Director

Ervi Liusman

Senior Lecturer

Alumni Support

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Convocation of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Federation of Alumni Associations of the CUHK
Chung Chi College Alumni Association
New Asia College Alumni Association
United College Alumni Association
Shaw College Alumni Association
Alumni Association of Morningside College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
S.H.Ho College Alumni Association of The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Accreditations and Rankings

Best Global Universities (2023 - 2024)

Ranking: 51

Financial Information

Tuition fees

43,467

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

CUHK Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Cheng Yu Tung Building, No.12 Chak Cheung Street, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

Campus Size

The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a comprehensive research university spanning 339 acres located in the Sha Tin district of New Territories in Hong Kong.