Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism (MRED+U)
The Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism is an immersive one-year interdisciplinary graduate program that blends the fundamentals of real estate development with livable community design. The curriculum draws on the strengths of the University of Miami’s Schools of Architecture, Business, Engineering, and Law combining coursework and case study projects in real estate development, finance, market analysis, construction, architecture, urban design, law and entrepreneurship. The MRED+U faculty includes distinguished academic leaders and seasoned real estate professionals. The curriculum is relentlessly updated keeping pace with the fast-moving trends and opportunities in every real estate sector including property tech, where multiple alumni have launched successful innovative firms.
Students are immersed in one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets through a rigorous curriculum enriched by a wide range of events and initiatives including speaker series, study tours, the annual Real Estate Impact Conference, research initiatives and networking events. The prestigious MRED+U Advisory Board connects students with 60 industry leaders who are directly engaged in the program as lecturers, mentors and advisors, providing access to dozens of cutting-edge projects from every real estate sector, internship and employment opportunities.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- Full-time Fall Start-11 Months, 3 semesters, 36 credits
- Part-time (Fall or Spring) Start-1.5-2 Years, 36 credits
- Dual Degree and Certificate Options: Architecture, Urban Design, Construction Management
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
For all graduate programs:
- Completed application form with an application fee.
- A letter or statement expressing your interest in the program and reasons for applying.
- A Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Official transcripts of all college and university courses taken.
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one academic and one professional).
- Current resume
- International Students have additional requirements including language exam (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo) and transcript evaluation.
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
On average, 70% of incoming MRED+U students are from the U.S. with the remaining 30% from South America, Asia and Europe. Approximately 35% of our students and alumni are women.
MRED+U students come from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds including business, finance, law, architecture, planning and related fields. All have a keen interest in real estate development and the challenges and opportunities for creating livable communities.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM/CAMPUS DETAILS
The MRED+U Program is based in the School of Architecture on the beautiful University of Miami campus in Coral Gables, celebrated as “The City Beautiful”.
The MRED+U Mentorship Program provides students with a one-on-one advisory relationship and dialog with senior industry professionals.
The MRED+U Internship Program provides students with opportunities to explore different areas of the real estate industry while gaining valuable, practical experience. With the active support of the MRED+U Advisory Board, the internship program provides a high quality, structured experience for students.
MRED+U students are presented with an extensive range of opportunities to participate in major conferences, events and networking opportunities made possible through the MRED+U Advisory Board. Students have the opportunity to meet one-on- one with Advisory Board members, their colleagues and our extensive network of alumni through office and site visits, in class lectures and the MRED+U Lecture Series.
MRED+U Program alumni benefit from an excellent placement record upon graduating with support from a dedicated professional staff member who works with the Tony Goldman Endowed Director of Real Estate Development + Urbanism, Advisory Board members and other leading real estate industry firms to identify career opportunities for our graduates and alumni.