University

University of Utah

Master of Real Estate Development

Program overview

The MRED core curriculum and matriculation benchmarks are designed not only to facilitate discovery and knowledge creation in the context of professional real estate development but also to promote engagement through problem-solving in public decision-making processes.

Last updated: April 11, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Real Estate Development

Length of program

4 semesters or 5-7 semesters; Fall or Spring

Number of Credits Required

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The MRED program consists of core, selective elective, and capstone benchmarks. The core curriculum comprises courses covering real estate principles, finance, development, applications of geographic information systems to planning and development, and sustainability-focused site planning, along with teamwork and negotiation/conflict management. Students will specialize in one of several areas related to real estate development, such as finance, planning, architecture, transportation, or sustainability. The capstone component involves collaborating within a team to tackle a complex real estate development challenge.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Coure Courses

Excel for the Finance Professional
Real Estate Financial Modeling (Pre-req FINAN 6760/FINAN 6040)
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Appraisal and Investment (Pre-req FINAN 6760)
Land Use Law
Sustainability Planning
Site Development
Real Estate Market Analysis
Real Estate Development Due Diligence
Professional Project

MRED Electives

Real Estate Development Life Cycle
Innovations in Affordable Housing
Real Estate Analytics
Construction for Real Estate Developers
Commercial Leasing
Real Estate Lab
Capital Markets
Contracts and Transactions
Project Consulting
Real Estate Around the World
GIS in Planning
Managerial Negotiations
Profiles of Leadership

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Graduate Programs Palooza!
MRED Online Info Session

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Ivory-Boyer Real Estate Center
Ivory-Boyer Council
The Utah Real Estate Challenge
Real Estate Around the World

Networking opportunities

Real Estate Lab
Mentor Program
Professional Membership
Executive Speaker Visits
Local Company Visits
Career Fairs
Company Information Sessions

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Project Management
Market Analysis
Asset Management
Finance

Average salary post graduation

$$114,195

Common employers

Intermountain Healthcare
PEG Companies
University of Utah
Sundance Bay
CBRE
Wohali Resort
Colliers International
Salt Lake City Corp
Cornerstone Realty
Terra Engineering and Construction

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list here.

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Danny Wall

Faculty, Program Director, Executive Director

George W. "Buzz" Welch

Associate Professor (Lecturer) & Managing Director

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Bradley Holmes

President-Larry H Miller Real Estate

Real estate alumni networks and associations

MRED Alumni Affinity Network

Accreditations and Rankings

Certified Commercial Investment Member

Member-Appraisal Institute MAI

Full-Time MBA-2024 (National)

Ranking: 38

Awards or recognition

$20,000 prize for Eccles MRED students at the Utah Real Estate Challenge On May 1, DISC Development claimed the $20,000 grand prize for their design, Edison Tower.

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $44,940
Non Res. $44,940

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building, 1655 East Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-8939

State of the art Facilities

The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah is located on the foothills of the Wasatch Mountain Range, just a short train ride or drive from the heart of Salt Lake City. Our campus features state-of-the-art learning and living spaces with the luxury of world-class outdoor recreation only minutes away.