University

University of San Diego

MBA-Master of Science in Real Estate (MBA-MSRE)

Program overview

The MBA-Master of Science in Real Estate (MBA-MSRE) program integrates foundational business principles with specialized real estate management courses, equipping students for advanced positions upon completion.

Last updated: June 19, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

MBA-Master of Science in Real Estate (MBA-MSRE)

Length of program

2 years

Number of Credits Required

62 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The MBA-Master of Science in Real Estate (MBA-MSRE) is a rigorous and streamlined set of paths which offers students an opportunity to delve into both business fundamentals and a project-exposure curriculum, fostering expertise in the competitive real estate industry. Through this program, students engage in developing business plans for property developers, thereby preparing themselves for elevated roles in business management or commercial real estate upon graduation.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Commercial Real Estate Finance and Investment
Real Estate Development
Commercial Real Estate Capital Markets
Real Estate Market Analysis
Sustainable Real Estate (for Social Impact Consulting Project)

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Annual Conference Sponsorship Partners
Annual Residential Real Estate Conference

Real estate extracurricular activities available

USD Real Estate Alumni Bowling Tournament
Burnham Moores Center’s Dialogue Series

Networking opportunities

Real Estate Alumni Association (REAA)
Real Estate Society (RES)
Industry Associations
Industry Supporters

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Leasing Brokerage Agents
Real Estate Consultant
Acquisition Professionals

Pacifica Enterprises
SENTRE
Arrow Real Estate
Brixton Capital
Capital Real Estate Ventures
Cassidy Turley BRE Commercial
Colliers International
CommonGrounds Workspace
ConAm
Degu Inc
Development Contractor, Inc.
Downtown Works
Gallaway Commercial
Goldstar Enterprises
Green Street Advisors
Innovation Properties Group
Innovative Industrial Properties
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Jerry Seiner Dealerships
Kidder Mathews
Kz companies
La Mesa fund control
LBA Realty
Lot Management Inc.
Marcus&Millichap
McKinney Capital & Advisory
Meadows & Ohly
MG Properties Group
Pacific Coast Commercial
Panattoni Development Company
Parmenter Homes
Pennisula Custom Homes, Inc.
PPG
Slatt Capital
STORE Capital
Stream Realty
VRE Consulting
Weingarten Realty
Wells Fargo

Common employers

CBRE
Marcus & Millichap
Cushman & Wakefield
Greystar
Irvine Company
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Matthews Real Estate Investment Services
Stream Realty Partners
ColRich
Westcord Commercial Thousand
Berkshire Hathaway
Commercial Asset ACBRE
Marcus & Millichap
Cushman & Wakefield
JLL
Greystar
Irvine Company
Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Matthews Real Estate Investment Services
Stream Realty Partners
ColRich
Westcord Commercial
Berkshire Hathaway
Commercial Asset Advisors
Cushman and Wakefield
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Pacifica Companies S
Compass
Inland Pacific
KPMG
Lee & Associates
Location Matters
Mg Properties H.G. Fenton
H.G. Fenton Company
Heller Real Estate Group
HREA Real Estate
Realty Income
RED Development Reliance Valuation Group
Shopcore Properties
Simon Property Group

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Charles Tu

Department Chair of Real Estate, Professor of Real Estate

Ian M. Gill

Lecturer in Real Estate, Chair Burnham-Moores Center Policy Advisory Board

John Demas

Professor of Practice in Real Estate

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Elizabeth (Libby) Brignon

Director at KW Commercial, Pacific Commercial Partners, Chapter President- CCIM San Diego

Tom Bobo MBA, MSRE

Partner at CCD Advisors

Zachary Tonks CRE Analyst

Real Estate Valuation Analyst-Altus Group

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Real Estate Alumni Association (REAA)

Accreditations and Rankings

Best Undergraduate Real Estate Program-2021 (National)

Ranking: 11

Awards or recognition

Knauss School of Business Real Estate Team takes first place in International ARGUS University Challenge. (2024, May 15). https://www.sandiego.edu/news/detail.php?_focus=92732

Financial Information

Tuition fees

97,030

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Knauss Center for Business Education 5998 Alcalá Park San Diego, CA 92110, USA

State of the art Facilities

With more than 8,800 students from 85 countries and 50 states, USD is the youngest independent institution on the U.S. News & World Report list of top 100 universities in the United States. USD’s small class sizes, compassionate culture, unique learning opportunities, study-abroad opportunities and state-of-the-art resources ensure that graduates of undergraduate and graduate programs succeed after graduation and throughout their lives.