Curriculum
M.S. in Real Estate Curriculum
The M.S. in Real Estate curriculum requires 32 hours of coursework. Here’s how that breaks down:
- 24.5 hours of required core coursework
- 7.5 hours of elective courses
- Completion of undergraduate prerequisites, including Fundamentals of Financial Accounting and Financial Management (or their equivalents) may be required after admission to the MSRE program
Core Courses
- Real Estate Law
- Financial Management
- Real Estate Finance and Investments
- Real Estate Development
- Real Estate Capital Markets
- Real Estate and Urban Economics or Site Feasibility Analysis
- Real Estate Capstone
- International Real Estate Study Tour – This is a study abroad experience that requires students to travel to an international real estate market and examine local real estate development practices over the course of one week.
- Real Estate Seminars – This a one credit hour course that students must take twice for credit before graduation. Students enrolled in the course will be required to participate in real estate trade organization meetings, engage in leadership and negotiation training, attend guest lecturers covering emerging trends in real estate and ethical business practices and complete professional development seminars.
Elective Courses
Students may select from the following courses:
- Site Planning
- Student Managed Real Estate Investment Fund
- Financial Analysis of Real Estate Investments
- Construction Management
- Real Estate Valuation Methods
- Advanced Topics in Real Estate
- Asset Management
- Real Estate Market Analysis
- Site Feasibility Analysis
- Land Use Policy
Complete course descriptions, progression requirements and all program requirements can be found in the Graduate Catalog.
M.S. in Real Estate + MBA dual degree
This dual degree program allows students to earn both a Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Belk College of Business. A dual degree equips students with both general business skills and specific knowledge and expertise in real estate, which better prepares students for a successful career in the future. Other dual degree combinations may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
See the Real Estate, M.S.R.E. and Business Administration, MBA sections of the Graduate catalog for individual program admission and curriculum requirements.
Graduate Certificate in Real Estate and Development
The Graduate Certificate in Real Estate and Development requires completion of 15 credit hours and is designed for individuals who wish to pursue advanced study in real estate finance and real estate development.
Core Course (3 credit hours)
Financial Management
Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
Select four of the following courses:
- Advanced Urban and Regional Economics
- Real Estate Finance and Investment
- Real Estate Development
- Real Estate Capital Markets
- Site Feasibility Analysis