University

University of Maryland, College Park

Master of Community Planning and Real Estate Development

Program overview

The Master of Community Planning and Real Estate Development dual degree integrates coursework from the urban studies and planning as well as real estate development programs.

Last updated: May 13, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Community Planning and Real Estate Development

Number of Credits Required

60 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Master of Community Planning and Real Estate Development program combines coursework from urban studies and planning with real estate development, covering principles of design, development, finance, and planning.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Research Design and Application
Research Methods
Land Use Planning: Concepts and Techniques
The Planning Process
Planning History and Theory
Planning Economics
Community Development
Recent Developments in Urban Studies (URSP688L – Planning Technologies)
Community Planning Studio
Field Instruction

Principles and Practice of Real Property Development
Introduction to Real Property Finance
Real Property Development Law and Ethics
Market Analysis for Real Property Development
Real Property Finance and Investment
Principles of Urban Design for Real Property Developers
Essentials of Design and Construction Management for Development Professionals
Commercial Leasing for Real Property Developers
Capstone Project: Real Property Feasibility Study
Elective

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

The Bozzuto Group
Clark Realty Capital
Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis (CBRE)
The Dominion Group
Greenberg Gibbons
Federal Realty Investment Trust
The National Housing Trust

Common employers

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

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Zachary Marks

Senior Vice President of Real Estate-Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC), Lecturer

Christopher E. Donald

Executive Director/CEO of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA), Lecturer

David Kalinski

Associate General Counsel-Federal National Mortgage Association

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Akiel Pyant

Leasing Representative-Rappaport

Mandi Solomon

Senior Investor Relations Analyst at Enterprise Community Investment, Inc.

Jason K. Sartori

Planning Director at Montgomery County Planning Department

Real estate alumni networks and associations

MAPP+D Alumni Network Board

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.