MASTER OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Our Master of Real Estate Development program is a collaboration between the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction and the Harbert College of Business. It provides experienced professionals with the theoretical, technological and practical knowledge necessary to produce real estate development projects emphasizing best practices related to sustainability, economic resilience, social responsibility, and design excellence.
This blended program utilizes innovative distance-learning technologies, campus residencies and domestic and international field studies to provide a robust educational experience that can be completed without career interruption.
Our 21-month program begins each fall and extends over five continuous semesters. During this period, students are expected to complete 39 semester hours. While most of our lectures are provided via our online learning platform, six in-person residencies are included in the curriculum. In addition, students will participate in four field studies—one international and three domestic—throughout the program’s duration.
The minimum requirements are a four-year degree and five years of professional experience, but those best positioned to excel in the program will have three years or more of real estate experience in the fields of accounting, appraisal, brokerage, construction, design, development, engineering, finance, or law.
No GRE or GMAT entrance exam is required.
Our 21-month program begins each fall and extends over five continuous semesters. During this period, students are expected to complete 39 semester hours. While most of our lectures are provided via our online learning platform, six in-person residencies are included in the curriculum. In addition, students will participate in four field studies—one international and three domestic—throughout the program’s duration.
The minimum requirements are a four-year degree and five years of professional experience, but those best positioned to excel in the program will have three years or more of real estate experience in the fields of accounting, appraisal, brokerage, construction, design, development, engineering, finance, or law.
No GRE or GMAT entrance exam is required.
TUITION
The total program cost is $66,300 for students entering Fall Semester 2024. This covers tuition, fees, E-books and course materials, professional memberships, and lodging and most meals during on-campus residencies and field study trips. Financial aid is available.
DEMOGRAPHICS BASED ON FALL 2024 ENROLLMENT DATA
Enrollment: 53
Average age: 37
Average work experience: 13 years
20% female, 80% male
Top states represented: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee.
- Designed for busy professionals, the program’s hybrid delivery model combines online learning with on-campus residencies (one per semester). Residencies enable face-to-face interaction with faculty, in-class group assignments, and professional networking.
- The program features one international and three domestic field studies that allow students to tour innovative development projects and engage with industry leaders.
- Tuition includes course materials, E-books, and lodging and some meals during residencies and field studies.
- Included in that tuition, students receive memberships to the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP), Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC), and ICSC. Students also receive certain credit toward Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI) designation coursework.
- For a small additional fee to third-party partners, students can receive Argus (Enterprise and Developer) certifications and the Real Estate Finance and Investment (REFAI) certification during the program.
- The program is delivered in partnership with Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business and College of Architecture, Design and Construction.
- Auburn University is located in southeast Alabama in close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.