University

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

MBA with Real Estate Finance and Development Concentration

Program overview

An MBA program that is designed to enhance skills and qualifications, increase earning potential, and support the achievement of personal objectives. Whether students are new to the business world or seeking to advance in their current careers, the Charlotte Professional MBA is tailored to address their specific needs and goals.

Last updated: August 30, 2024

Belk College of Business

UNC Charlotte Campus Friday Building 9201 University City Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28223, USA

Academic Information

Degree offered

MBA with Real Estate Finance and Development Concentration

Number of Credits Required

36 graduate credit hours and 12 hours concentrations component

Mode of learning

Online and On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The MBA program focuses on cultivating expertise in leadership, influence, and persuasion through effective written and verbal communication. Its main goal is to prepare candidates for leadership roles in complex organizations. The program trains individuals to tackle complex problems both systematically and creatively, make informed decisions despite incomplete information and competing objectives, and understand the ethical dimensions of organizational and personal decisions. Additionally, it promotes teamwork and consensus-building across diverse groups and recognizes that business functions as a global enterprise, crossing geographical and cultural boundaries.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Required Course: 

  • Real Estate Finance and Investment
  • Real Estate Development

Elective Course: 

  • Real Estate Capital Markets
  • Site Feasibility Analysis
  • Applied Real Estate Development
  • Advanced Urban and Regional Economics
  • International Real Estate Study Tour
  • Real Estate Law
  • Site Planning
  • Financial Analysis of Real Estate Investments
  • Construction Management

 

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • Charlotte Housing Policy Summit
  • State of Housing in Charlotte Summit
  • #CREfuture
  • Capital Markets Symposium
  • Seminar Series

Real estate extracurricular activities available

  • MBA Exchnage and Careernomics Virtual Tour
  • Two Ways to MBA Information Session
  • Belk College Graduate Programs Open House
  • Professional Head Shots

Networking opportunities

  • Childress Klein Center for Real Estate
  • Real Estate Advisory Board

Recruiting

Average salary post graduation

$90,007

Common employers​

  • Bank of America
  • Wells Fargo
  • TIAA
  • Ally Bank
  • Berry Global
  • Bird Rides
  • Bizz Baits
  • Campbells Snacks
  • Cherry Bekeart
  • Compass Group

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Daniel Wright

Program Director and Senior Lecturer-Real Estate

Yongqiang Chu

Distinguished Professor of Real Estate and Urban Economics

Patrick Smith

Associate Professor and the John Crosland, Sr. Distinguished Scholar in Real Estate and Development

Mention any recent real estate research achievements or ongoing projects

  • Munneke, H.J. and Womack, K.S., (2020). Valuing the Redevelopment Option Component of Urban Land Values. Real Estate Economics, 48(1), 294-338
  • Chen, Y., Clark S., and Womack, K.S., (2021). A Real Options Model of Real Estate Development with Entitlement Risk, Real Estate Economics, 49(1), 106-151.

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Trent Michels

Works at Terwilliger Pappas

Real estate alumni networks and associations

  • Real Estate Alumni Association  (REAA)

Accreditations and Rankings

Awards or recognition

  • Lruffin. (2020, July 2). Belk College named a 2020 leading school for real estate. Belk College of Business. https://belkcollege.charlotte.edu/news/2020-06-30/belk-college-named-2020-leading-school-real-estate

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $7,714.50
Non Res. $14,999.00

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

UNC Charlotte Campus Friday Building 9201 University City Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28223, USA

State of the art Facilities

The environment at UNC Charlotte is one of balance: state-of-the-art facilities juxtaposed with contemporary architecture alongside scenic natural resources. The light rail connects the main campus to uptown Charlotte and the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, offering the excitement of city living – with acclaimed dining, sports, shopping and entertainment – paired with a warm sense of community for which Charlotte is known.

UNC Charlotte enjoys a close relationship with the Queen City’s thriving business community, who are partners to help train, educate, hire and promote graduate students.

Campus Size

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution with a campus size of 1,000-acre.

Contact Information

Graduate Admissions Office

5th Floor, Reese Hall 9035 University Rd, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA

(704) 687-5503

UNC Charlotte Real Estate Club

9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28223 United States, USA

(336) 772-3001

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