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University of Wisconsin - Madison

Master of Science in Real Estate and Urban Economics

Program overview

The Master of Science–Business: Real Estate and Urban Economics program at the University of Wisconsin - Madison provides a comprehensive exploration of real estate dynamics and urban economic principles. Through a blend of academic coursework and experiential learning, students gain valuable skills in areas such as real estate finance, market analysis, and sustainable urban planning. With access to top faculty and industry connections, graduates are well-equipped for careers in real estate investment, development, and management.

Last updated: February 27, 2024

Wisconsin School of Business

Grainger Hall 975 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706, USA

2019

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Science Real Estate and Urban Economics

Length of program

1 Year

Number of Credits Required

32

Mode of learning

On Campus

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Required course

  • Real Estate Excel Modeling
  • Real Estate ARGUS Modeling
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Techniques of Real Estate Valuation
  • Urban Economics
  • Commercial Property Development
  • Lawyering the Development Deal: A Practical Guide to Real Estate Law
  • Public Real Estate Equity Investment
    • or Private Real Estate Equity Investment I: Analysis and Structures
  • Bargaining, Negotiating and Dispute Settlement for Managers

Electives:

  • Public Real Estate Equity Investment
  • Private Real Estate Equity Investment I: Analysis and Structures
  • Residential Property Development
  • Real Estate Capital Markets
  • Green – Sustainable Development
  • Techniques of Real Estate Valuation
  • Commercial Property Development
  • Contemporary Topics
  • Bargaining, Negotiating and Dispute Settlement for Managers
  • Project Management
  • Gentrification and Urban Restructuring
  • Site Planning
  • Architectural Design

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Real Estate Case Competitions: when students join a case competition team, they apply their classroom knowledge to real-world business challenges, thereby sharpening their presentation and leadership skills. Many participants find these opportunities highly rewarding and often highlight them as significant achievements on their résumés.

Networking opportunities

  • Real Estate Club: for those seeking a community of undergraduate and graduate students who share their enthusiasm for real estate, joining the Real Estate Club is recommended. It stands as one of the largest and most active student organizations on campus, providing leadership opportunities, field trips, fall and spring career fairs, and networking events with professionals.
  • Women in Real Estate: connect with women who are passionate about real estate and enthusiastic about fostering an inclusive and supportive community through a guest speaker series, field trips, and networking events.
  • Real Estate Mentor Program: in the Real Estate Mentor Program, individuals have the opportunity to learn the commercial real estate business firsthand. Participants are matched with a Wisconsin real estate alum or Graaskamp Center board member for mentorship.

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Acquisitions analyst/associate
  • Appraisal analyst/associate
  • Development analyst/associate
  • Financial analyst/associate
  • Real estate investment analyst/associate
  • Transaction real estate analyst/associate
  • Development/commercial lending officer
  • Housing/Real estate specialist
  • Project manager

Average salary post graduation

$$86,000

Common employers​

  • Dominium
  • First Industrial Realty Trust
  • Goldman Sachs
  • JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
  • JP Morgan Chase & Co.
  • Northwestern Mutual Real Estate
  • NorthMarq Capital
  • Wells Fargo

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Alumni Support

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association ( WREAA): as a student member of WREAA, individuals will have instant access to networking events in major cities across the U.S. and the WREAA Career Hub.

Financial Information

Tuition fees

$51,000

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Campus Size

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public institution with a campus size of 939 acres (Madison).

Contact Information

Admissions Office

702 West Johnson Street, Suite 1101 Madison, Wisconsin 53715-1007

+1 608-262-4000

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