University

University of Denver

Master of Science in Real Estate and The Built Environment

Program overview

As the only real estate and construction management program in an accredited business college, we offer a comprehensive, fully integrated curriculum designed to develop business leaders with the knowledge, skills and holistic perspective needed to lead in the real estate and construction industries.

A.CRE Accelerator Members at this University

Total members: 1

University rank: 23

Last updated: November 17, 2023

Deep Dive

In this video, Spencer Burton interviews a current Master's student at the University of Denver, James Fisher, about their Master of Science in Real Estate.

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Science in Real Estate and The Built Environment

Length of program

Full-time: 1.5 to 2 Years
Part-time: 3 to 5 Years

Number of Credits Required

Mode of learning

On campus

Unique real estate academic features

Build a strong network in Denver, one of the strongest real estate and construction markets in the country.
With 36 classes to choose from, build a degree that fits your interests.
Use our high-tech learning and networking space, the Collaboratory, which offers both immersive teaching and collaboration tools and a network of industry professionals available to advise you.
Get credits toward 7 professional certifications while you earn your degree.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Real Estate Development:

Planning, Entitlements and Public Finance
Property and Asset Management
Corporate Real Estate & Management
Legal Aspect of Real Estate and the Built Environment
Property Development & Feasibility
NAIOP Challenge
Residential Development

Real Estate:

Fundamentals of Real Estate and the Built Environment
Real Estate Financial Analysis
Real Estate Capital Markets REAL
International Immersion in Real Estate and the Built Environment
RE Securities/Syndications/Entrepreneurship
Real Estate Taxation
Income Property Finance
Income Property Valuation & Appraisal
Income Property Investments
Topics in Real Estate

Construction Management:

Construction Planning & Scheduling
Sustainable Development
Environmental Systems & MEP Coordination
Construction Job Site Management
Introduction to Architecture & Design Management
Construction Building Systems
Construction Estimating
Construction Project Management

Integrated Project Delivery:

Preconstruction Integration & Planning
Lean Construction Project Management
Design Management & Schedule Control
Cost Modeling and Trend Management
Relational Contracting & Risk Mitigation
Topics in Construction Management

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Student Competition:

NAHB: The annual National Association of Home Builders Student Competition is one of the highlights of the International Builders’ Show (IBS).
ASC IPD: The annual Associated Schools of Construction student competition.
NAIOP: The annual Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge is the premier Real Estate competition of the year that pairs graduate-level students from the University of Denver and the University of Colorado and industry leaders in the Colorado real estate community to evaluate development opportunities.

The Playhouse Project: The Burns School Student Playhouse Project is an annual project led by Burns School students to plan, schedule and build a life-sized playhouse for a family suggested by a variety of support organizations.

Real estate extracurricular activities available

The RECM Club was organized to enhance relationships between DU RECM students and Denver’s professional real estate and construction community. Membership in the RECM Club is open to all DCB students.

Meet and Greets: Companies can table in front of the student common area to meet with students organically between classes. This can be done in conjunction with a Company Info Session.

Lunch and Learns: You can host a lunch and learn by putting together a panel of industry professionals to present topics and career opportunities.

Networking opportunities

The Collaboratory is a networking centre where students in the Burns School will learn by connecting, engaging and interacting with DU alumni and real estate and construction professionals from anywhere in the world without leaving campus.

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Real Estate:

Real Estate Broker,
REIT Manager,
Land Property Appraiser,
Market Risk Manager

Property Development:

Financial Analyst,
Construction Operations Manager,
Land Acquisition Manager,
Purchasing Agent

Construction Management:

Project Manager,
General Contractor,
Design Phase Manager,
Integrated Project Leader

Average salary post graduation

$108,700 Average Standard FT Annual Salary

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See a list of Current Faculty here.

Mention any recent real estate research achievements or ongoing projects

Student Competition:

The annual National Association of Home Builders Student Competition 2021: 1st Place
The annual Associated Schools of Construction student competition 2021: 3rd Place
The annual Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge 2021: 2nd Place

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Taylor Lascone

MS 2018 (Project Engineer, Swinerton Builders)

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Daniels Alumni Network: The importance of a strong partnership between Daniels alumni and the College is critical to keeping Daniels students as the top choice for employers. You are an important connection and resource for students looking to start their careers.

A few ways DU can help:

Join Pioneer Connect: This DU-centric network is where Pioneers go to provide and find career information.
Volunteer as a mentor for undergraduate or graduate students, or host a student for a Job Shadow.
Get your company involved with recruiting Daniels students for internships and full-time roles.
Daniels has a variety of opportunities for class projects, capstone projects and challenge courses which are for academic credit and get you and your company directly involved in the classroom.