Program Overview
Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE)
The Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program at Fordham University provides a comprehensive understanding of real estate finance, investment, valuation, and asset management. The program is designed to put students on track for leadership positions in real estate investment, acquisitions, commercial brokerage, appraisal/consulting, debt and equity capital markets, asset management, and more.
At a Glance
- Program: Master of Science
- Credit Hours: 36 credits
- Duration: 1 year (full time) or 2+ years (part time)
- Location: Online or Hybrid (in-person classes at Lincoln Center campus)
- Applications Due: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis
- Cost per Credit: $1,695
- Tuition Cost: $61,020
- Scholarship Awards Available
- No GMAT/GRE Required
Program Facts
The total CRE property value in the U.S. is $21 trillion, with NYC being the #1 market for real estate employment.
Program Specifics
Overview
The 36-credit Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) provides a comprehensive understanding of the multidisciplinary real estate field. The program presents a broad study of the finance, investment, valuation, development, and asset management aspects of real estate while offering the opportunity to develop skills in other areas of the industry that are important to individual careers.
Admission Information
- Deadlines: We accept students on a rolling basis, but our preferred deadlines are June 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission. International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by April 1 for fall admission and October 15 for spring admission.
- Application Requirements:
- Official undergraduate transcript(s) from an accredited university
- Resume or CV
- Personal Statement: Tell us about your decision to pursue a master's degree at the Fordham Real Estate Institute. How will this degree help you to achieve both your short-term and long-term goals? What skills will you combine with this degree to achieve them?
- Two letters of recommendation: These may be academic or professional references.
- GMAT test scores, if available.
Financial Aid
The Fordham Real Estate Institute offers several scholarship opportunities to incoming students. This is financial aid that you don't have to pay back. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six graduate credits in the fall and spring semester and maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Additional payment plans and loan programs are available through Fordham's graduate financial aid program.
- Notifications for fall semester scholarships begin going out via email to newly admitted graduate students in mid-April of the entering year.
- Notifications for spring semester scholarships begin going out via email to newly admitted graduate students in mid-November.
- Dean's Awards up to $10,000: The School of Professional and Continuing Studies offers an array of Dean's Awards that are applied in your first year of study in equal halves in the fall term and in the spring term.
- Building Futures Scholarships $5,000 – $15,000: The Fordham Real Estate Institute Executive Advisory Council has created a Building Futures Scholarship Fund designed to offer financially challenged residents in the NYC five boroughs and surrounding counties access to graduate programs and meaningful careers in real estate and construction, including hospitality and leisure-related projects.
Courses
- Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Accounting and Taxation
- Real Estate Legal Concepts and Contracts
- Real Estate Financial Modeling
- Real Estate Economics and Market Analysis
- Real Estate Structures and Capital Markets
- Real Estate Valuation and Investment Analysis
- Negotiation and Ethics
- Core curriculum (21 credits) addresses the most important elements of real estate finance, investment, legal issues, economics, market analysis, and negotiation.
- Flex core curriculum (6 credits) allows students to choose their intended career focus, including real estate development, portfolio management, credit analysis and underwriting, and asset management.
- Elective program (6 credits) allows students to immerse themselves in specialized topics of their choice.
- Capstone project (3 credit) offers students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a real-world setting using professional-quality practices.
Faculty Spotlight
Joshua Harris, Ph.D., CRE, CCIM, is a leading real estate economist and investment strategist specializing in real estate development, finance, capital markets, and business organizational leadership and strategy.
F.A.Q.
- What are possible career paths with a real estate degree?: Graduates of the MSRE program would be expected to take mid- to senior management positions within the commercial real estate industry. Career paths include real estate accounting, real estate acquisitions, real estate advisory/consulting services, real estate appraisal/valuation, real estate asset management, and more.
- Can I work while enrolled in the MSRE program?: Yes, our program is designed for working professionals and career changers.
- Is any specific job experience required?: No. We welcome applicants directly out of undergraduate studies as well as career changers.
- Are there mentoring opportunities?: Yes! Through the Fordham REI Executive Advisory Council, the REI Mentorship Program pairs REI master's students with dedicated, experienced industry professionals. Students benefit from the advice and counsel of mentors regarding career options and goals.