University

Portland State University

Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE)

Program overview

The MSRE program at The School of Business prepares individuals for success in the commercial real estate industry. Tailored for professionals across sectors, it cultivates forward-thinking professionals with strong analytical and communication skills. Gain comprehensive knowledge, access industry experts, and fast-track careers. Customize specializations with electives and showcase expertise through graduate certificates in Real Estate Investment & Finance, Real Estate Development, or Affordable Housing.

A.CRE Accelerator Members at this University

Total members: 1

University rank: 26

Last updated: January 4, 2024

Deep Dive

A deep dive student's perspective of the Portland State University Master of Science in Real Estate program.

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master Of Science in Real Estate (MSRE)

Length of program

11 Months

Number of Credits Required

Mode of learning

On campus

Unique real estate academic features

Late afternoon and evening courses.
Remote learning opportunities provide more flexibility for work and school life.
The ability to complete the program in 11 months (full-time) or 23 months (part-time).
Specialization allows you to add a Graduate Certificate at no extra cost.
Center for Real Estate scholarships.
A cohort start in Fall quarter.
Specialization with choice of electives
- Real Estate Investment & Finance (MSRE + Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Investment & Finance)
- Real Estate Development (MSRE + Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development)
- Affordable Housing (MSRE + Graduate Certificate in Affordable Housing Development)

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Core courses:

Real Estate Finance I
Real Estate Finance II
Real Estate Law
Real Estate Economics & Market Analysis
Real Estate Development I
Real Estate Development II
Executive Perspectives on Real Estate
Development Project Design
Real Estate Development Workshop
Commercial District Revitalization
Sustainable Cities and Regions
Community, Planning, and Ethics

Real Estate Investment & Finance (Electives)

Real Estate Investment Analytics
Affordable Housing Finance
Real Estate Valuation
Commercial Property & Asset Management
Multifamily Property Management
Managerial Finance
Financial Reporting
Data Analytics for Managers
Blockchain Fundamentals
FinTech
Impact Ventures
Storytelling & Impact Measurement for Social Innovation

Real Estate Development (Electives)

Real Estate Valuation
Real Estate Construction
Commercial Property & Asset Management
Affordable Housing Finance
Affordable Housing Development Workshop
Oregon Land Use Law
Land Use: Legal Aspects
Site Planning
Transportation and Land Use

Affordable Housing (Electives)

Affordable Housing Finance
Affordable Housing Development Workshop
Multifamily Property Management
Storytelling & Impact Measurement for Social Innovation
Urban Housing Policy
Planning and Housing Markets
Housing Environments for Older Adults
Neighborhood Conservation & Change

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Assistant Project Manager
Capital Market Associate
Commercial Property Manager
Construction Crew Lead
Development Manager
Fiscal Coordinator II
Housing Developer
Marketing and Business Development Manager
Operations Manager
Project Manager
Real Estate Analyst
Real Estate Broker
Research Manager
Underwriter
Vice President, Development

Average salary post graduation

$85,000

NW Housing Alternatives
O’Neill Construction Group
PNC Bank
Portland State University
Schlesinger Companies
Taylor Development
Vincent Construction Management Group
Willamette Home
Wright Commercial

Common employers

CEG Multifamily
Colliers
CrowdStreet
ELK789 LLC
Habitat for Humanity Portland / Metro East
JLL
Kaiser Group + Path Architecture
Keller Williams Realty Professionals, Inc.

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See a full list of faculty here.

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Julia Freybote

associate professor of Finance and Real Estate and academic director of the Master of Real Estate Development program

Specialized software needed

Excel
Argus
Tableau
ArcGIS
Esri
Costar
Bloomberg

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Jennifer Volbeda

Marcus Bush

Riley Henderson

Real estate alumni networks and associations

University Career Center resources and services:

Career workshops and events
Potential careers exploration
Internship information
Job search resources, including access to Handshake
Attend a PSU Career Fair
Book an appointment with a career counselor
Online networking opportunities by joining the Official PSU Alumni Association LinkedIn group

Financial Information

Tuition fees

38,772

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

State of the art Facilities

Center for Real Estate: The Center for Real Estate is embedded in the real estate community, with cutting-edge learning models and research that help students, experienced instructors and real estate professionals connect and continuously develop their business mindset and tools for the greatest impact.