University

University of California, Berkeley

Master of Real Estate Development + Design

Program overview

The Nancy and Douglas Abbey Master of Real Estate Development + Design (Abbey MRED+D) program readies real estate development professionals to construct cities that are sustainable, equitable, and prosperous.

Last updated: April 16, 2024

College of Environmental Design

230 Bauer Wurster Hall #1820 Berkeley, CA 94720-1820, USA

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Real Estate Development + Design

Length of program

1-year full-time
2-year part-time

Number of Credits Required

36 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Abbey MRED+D program extends beyond convention by intertwining real estate with the realm of design, driven by two core beliefs: Firstly, that effective real estate development demands proficiency in urban design, planning, and sustainability. Secondly, that design thinking — the iterative process of identifying problems, prototyping solutions, and receiving iterative feedback — is essential for creating the most esteemed and impactful real estate ventures. Armed with a deep comprehension of how quality design enhances the value of development projects, graduates acquire the skills and mindset to leverage real estate development as a means to address the significant challenges of our era and to positively influence the communities in which they operate.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Required Courses

  • Construction + Development Project Management
  • Integrated Development, Architecture + Urbanism
  • Real Estate Economics + Market Analysis
  • Real Estate Development Finance
  • Applications in Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Capital Markets
  • Professional Practice of Real Estate Development
  • Land Development Law + Regulations
  • Sustainable Real Estate Development
  • Development + Design Studio
  • Equitable + Resilient Development
  • Capstone Project
  • Capstone Prep

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • ARGUS Training

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Real Estate Competitions:

  • Bank of America Low-Income Housing Challenge
  • CASE Competition
  • Hack-A-House (Ivory Innovations)
  • Holland & Knight Real Estate Joint Venture Mock Negotiation
  • HUD Innovation in Affordable Housing Student Design and Planning Competition
  • Kellogg Real Estate Venture Competition
  • NAIOP SF Bay Area Real Estate Challenge, also known as “Golden Shovel” (direct competition between Berkeley and Stanford)
  • ULI Gerald Hines Student Competition

Networking opportunities

  • Berkeley Real Estate Club (BREC)
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI)
  • NAIOP (the Commercial Real Estate Development Association)
  • Career Services Office

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Development Manager
  • Development Associate
  • Associate
  • Real Estate Asset Manager
  • VP of Development
  • Project Manager
  • Director of Development & Construction
  • Associate Development Manager
  • Investment Analyst
  • Real Estate Finance Associate

Average salary post graduation

$123,000

 

  • Golden State Warriors
  • Lendlease
  • Onni Group
  • Prologis
  • Scannell
  • SKS Partners
  • UD+P

Common employers​

  • Allied REIT
  • Boylston Properties
  • Bridge Housing
  • City Ventures
  • Emerald Fund
  • Fivepoint Holdings

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Christopher Calott

Lalanne Chair in Real Estate Development

Ricardo Capretta

Lecturer in Real Estate Development + Design

Stephen Engblom

Lecturer in Real Estate Development + Design

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Brian Litke

Development Finance Manager-Nichols Partnership

Elvins Derisma

Development and Acquisition Analyst-Greystar Real Estate Partners

Jaclyn Rea

Development Project Manager-Redcar

Real estate alumni networks and associations

  • Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association (BREAA)
  • Partnership with Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics & Terner Center for Housing Innovation

Accreditations and Rankings

Awards or recognition

Financial Information

Tuition fees

$84,874

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

University of California, Berkeley
230 Bauer Wurster Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-2000, USA

State of the art Facilities

The college is located in Bauer Wurster Hall, which houses the MRED+D program’s classrooms, seminar rooms, studios, and administrative offices, and the Office of Career Services.  In addition, Bauer Wurster Hall offers a beautiful library, computer labs, gallery, and lively cafe.

Campus Size

The University of California, Berkeley is a public institution with a campus size of 178 acres

Contact Information

Graduate Admissions Office

318 Sproul Hall #5900 Berkeley, CA 94720-5900, USA

(510) 642-7405

Berkeley Real Estate Club

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