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University of Massachusetts Amherst

Master of Finance with a Specialization in Real Estate

Program overview

Master of Finance with a Specialization in Real Estate program is crafted to deliver practical solutions and industry practices through a challenging and evolving curriculum focused on real estate.

Last updated: May 13, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Finance Real Estate

Length of program

1 year

Number of Credits Required

30 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Master of Finance program, with a specialization in Real Estate, provides practical, industry-tailored education preparing students for various roles in Capital Markets, Development, Investment, Asset Management, Debt Lending, Advisory, Brokerage, and Corporate Services. The curriculum includes comprehensive modeling and Argus certification training, fostering analytical abilities, critical thinking, and sound decision-making.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Core Courses:

Business Application Development
Corporate Finance
Investment Management
Fixed Income
Data Science for Finance (formerly Business Data Analysis)
Derivative Strategies & Risk Management
Real Assets: Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Beyond
Managing the Managers: Asset Allocation, Funds of Hedge
Funds & Due Diligence

Real Estate Track Courses:

Advanced Real Estate Investment
The Practice of Real Estate – Capstone

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

UMass Real Estate Networking Events

Networking opportunities

UMass Real Estate Club
Isenberg Real Estate Fund (IREF)
Isenberg Real Estate Advisors Student Club

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Assessors and Appraisers
Credit Analysts
Drone Pilots
Geodetic Surveyors
Home Stagers
Household Movers
Insurance Policy Processing Workers
Insurance Underwriters
Landscapers and Grounds Managers
Loan Officers and Counselors
Property and Real Estate Managers
Real Estate Agents and Brokers
Real Estate Clerks
Real Estate Developers
Real Estate Educators
Real Estate Lawyers
Real Estate Writers
SurveyorsTitle Searchers and Examiners
Urban and Regional Planners

EQT Exeter
Wellington Management
Aspen Square
Avalon Bay Communities
Beacon Capital Partners
Citizens Bank
PWC
KPMG
StepStone
Raymond James
Synergy Investments
KeyBank
GID

Common employers

Vornado Realty Trust
Wells Fargo
Marcus Patners
Brookline Bank
Arbor
JP Morgan Chase & Co
Duff & Phelps
Santander
TD Bank
KKR
Eastdil Secured
Avison Young
The RMR Group
JLL
BPG

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Jeffrey Clark

Lecturer, David Gaunt Faculty Fellow in Real Estate; M.Fin. Academic Program Director

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Henry Lee

Senior Analyst-Beacon Capital Partners

Sam Wiesman

Analyst, JLL Capital Markets

Justin Crowley

Senior Analyst - Institutional Commercial Real Estate at TD

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Real Estate Advisory Board

Financial Information

Tuition fees

$42,000

Financial aid

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

121 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003, USA

State of the art Facilities

The UMass Amherst campus is nestled among a thriving, multicultural community in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. The area is renowned for its outstanding quality of life, including fascinating arts and culture, adventurous outdoor recreation, farm-to-table eateries, and a unique entrepreneurial spirit. Amherst is within easy access to some of the country’s most exciting cities, including Boston and New York.