University

University of Maryland, College Park

Master of Architecture and Real Estate Development

Program overview

The ARDV program aims to offer a comprehensive immersion into the interconnected realms of architecture and real estate development.

Last updated: May 15, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Architecture and Real Estate Development

Number of Credits Required

78 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The ARDV program offers a concentrated immersion in the interconnected fields of architecture and real estate development. Its degree track streamlines the process, reducing the time needed to earn dual Master’s degrees in both disciplines.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Coursework in Architecture:

Site Analysis and Design
Comprehensive Design Studio
Topical Design Studio
Advanced Architecture Technology
Urban Development and Design Theory
Advanced Urban Design Studio
Professional Practice
Thesis in Architecture
Master’s Thesis Research
Architecture Elective
Architecture Seminar

Coursework in Real Estate Development:

Introduction to Principles, Process and Practice of RED
Introduction to Real Estate Development Finance
Development Law, Process and Ethics
Fundamentals of Real Estate Finance
Cognate course in planning and entitlements
Cognate course in operations or management
Cognate course in construction management and methods
Cognate course in market analysis and valuation
Capstone (feasibility analysis of architecture thesis)

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Lecture Series
ULI Student Design Competition
Colvin Case Study Challenge
NAIOP Capital Challenge
HUD Affordable Housing Competition

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Site Visits
Social Events
Real Estate Development Career Services

Networking opportunities

The Real Estate Club
Society of Real Estate Development
Advisory Council
ULI/Hines Competition
The Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development
Women in Retail Real Estate (WIRRE)
Urban Land Institute
NAIOP
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) DC
African American Real Estate Professionals D.C. Foundation
ARES American Real Estate Society

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Development
Project Management
Real Estate Consulting
Finance
Consulting
Marketing/Sales
General Management
Finance/Accounting
Operations/Logistics
Other

Jones Lang LaSalle
JBG
RCLCO
Somerset Development
First Potomac,
Peterson Companies
Roadside Development
Toll Brothers
Vornado Realty Trust/Charles E. Smith WC Smith

Common employers

Amazon
Bank of America
Capital One
Citi
Deloitte
Google
Marriott
McCormick
Northrop Grumman
Unilever
Verizon
Pepsico
Pwc
Stanley Black & Decker

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Wayne R. Curtis

Managing Partner, Curtis Concepts, LLC & Lecturer

Margaret McFarland

Professor Emerita Founding Director, Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development

Jesse Saginor

Assistant Director of Graduate Real Estate Development Associate Professor

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Robert Grooms

Development Associate-The UIP Companies, Inc

Daniel Moreno-Holt

Owner at Design Matters, LLC

Meghan Leahy

Development Manager-Carr Companies

Real estate alumni networks and associations

MAPP Alumni

Accreditations and Rankings

Awards or recognition

UMD wins 2024 NAIOP Capital Challenge | School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation. (n.d.). https://arch.umd.edu/news-events/umd-wins-2024-naiop-capital-challenge
UMD Team wins NAIOP Regional Real Estate Competition | School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation. (n.d.). https://arch.umd.edu/news-events/umd-team-wins-naiop-regional-real-estate-competition

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $11,361.00 per course
Non Res. $14,937.00 per course

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
Real Estate Development Program
1243 Architecture Building
3835 Campus Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742, USA

State of the art Facilities

A First Class Campus for a World Class University:

A campus that is first class, with state-of-the-art modern facilities to meet the needs of a dynamic world-class University. A campus with great aesthetic appeal, full of learning possibilities, reflecting our desire to protect the land, honor the traditions and historical roots, and contribute positively to the ecology and well-being of our community, the City of College Park, the State, and region. It sets forth a guide for building a green campus that is an appropriate and inspiring home to a great university, green in our pledge to excel in environmental stewardship and sustainability practices and green in the abundance of plants, trees, and open spaces that are a defining signature of the University of Maryland.