University

Florida International University

Master of Science in Hospitality Management: Real Estate Development Specialization

Program overview

This online Master of Science program at FIU combines the essentials of hospitality management with a focus on real estate development. Designed as an MBA equivalent for the hospitality industry, it offers flexibility for students to learn at their own pace, preparing them for roles in the multibillion-dollar international hospitality sector with a special emphasis on real estate.

Last updated: March 5, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Science in Hospitality Management: Real Estate Development Specialization

Length of program

1 Year

Number of Credits Required

33

Mode of learning

Online

Unique real estate academic features

Focus on the intersection of hospitality management and real estate development.
Prepares students for careers in hospitality real estate development.
Develops skills in research, analysis, site selection, and development.
Online format allows for flexible learning.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Organizational Behavior in Hospitality and Tourism
Global Issues in Hospitality and Tourism
Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality Asset Management
Feasibility Studies for the Hospitality Industry
Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry
Investment Analysis for the Hospitality Industry
Hospitality Real Estate Development
Hospitality Law Seminar
Hospitality Industry Research Project
Graduate Internship

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Attend our property tours, expert series real estate development and other real estate association networkers

Networking opportunities

Active Career Services office assists you with future placement needs
Career development mentorship from our distinguished advisory board members
A vast professional network as you’re surrounded by classmates already working in different real estate sectors, including acquisitions, mortgage brokerage, consulting, investments, appraisal, law, and development
Partnerships with major global hospitality and tourism corporations like Sandals Resorts, Carnival Corporation, Marriott International, and others provide networking opportunities.

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Hospitality real estate developer
Project manager
Investment analyst
Consultant
Market analyst
Site selection specialist

Common employers

Hotel development and management companies
Real estate investment firms
Consulting firms
Architectural and engineering firms
Hospitality industry organizations

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See a full list of faculty members here.

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Lisa Cain

Assistant Professor

Joseph Cilli

Department Chair

Miranda Kitterlin

Assistant Professor

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Aniley Perez (18)

Commercial Insurance Advisor Brown & Brown Insurance

Joseph Semprevivo (14)

Professor at Indian River State College

Jeb Bush, Jr. (09)

Partner Finback Investment Partner at Bush Ventures

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Alumni Groups can be found here.

Business Alumni Chapter
Chapman Executive Women’s Association
Marketing Alumni Affinity Council

Accreditations and Rankings

Real Estate Research Productivity, Globally

Ranking: 1

National Universities (2023 - 2024)

Ranking: 124

Financial Information

Tuition fees

27,000

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

This is an online program and can be found at the following hyperlink: https://fiuonline.fiu.edu/

Campus Size

Florida International University is a public research university with a main campus in University Park, of 342 acres

Contact Information

Admissions Office

305-348-3125

[email protected]

Real Estate Student Association

University Gallery

Other Real Estate Programs at This University

Florida International University

Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate

Florida International University

Master of Science in International Real Estate

Similar Real Estate Programs

University of Reading

Masters in Real Estate

University of Reading

Masters in Real Estate Investment and Finance (Flexible)

University of Reading

Masters in Real Estate Finance

Boston University

Master of Science in Hospitality Real Estate

University of Aberdeen

Master of Arts in International Business with specialization in Real Estate

University of San Diego

Juris Doctor (JD) - Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE)

University of San Diego

MBA-Master of Science in Real Estate (MBA-MSRE)

University of San Diego

Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE)

University of Cambridge

Master of Studies in Real Estate

University of Cambridge

MPhil in Real Estate Finance

Similar Real Estates Programs

University of Reading

Masters in Real Estate

University of Reading

Masters in Real Estate Investment and Finance (Flexible)

University of Reading

Masters in Real Estate Finance

Boston University

Master of Science in Hospitality Real Estate

University of Aberdeen

Master of Arts in International Business with specialization in Real Estate

University of San Diego

Juris Doctor (JD) - Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE)

University of San Diego

MBA-Master of Science in Real Estate (MBA-MSRE)

University of San Diego

Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE)

University of Cambridge

Master of Studies in Real Estate

University of Cambridge

MPhil in Real Estate Finance