Program Overview

Business: Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, MBA

The University of WisconsinMadison offers a two-year MBA in Business: Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, providing a holistic and in-depth real estate graduate education. This program is ranked among the top five in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report.

Admissions

• Graduate Admissions Requirements:
  • Fall Deadline: See program webpage
  • Spring Deadline: This program does not admit in the spring
  • Summer Deadline: This program does not admit in the summer
  • GRE (Graduate Record Examinations): May be required in certain cases; consult program
  • English Proficiency Test: Required for applicants whose native language is not English
    • Minimum iBT TOEFL score of 100 or equivalent
    • Minimum computer-based PTE score of 73 or equivalent
    • Minimum IELTS score of 7.5 or equivalent
  • Other Test(s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT): GMAT may be required in certain cases; consult program
  • Letters of Recommendation Required: 1 (submission of a second letter is optional)
• Admission consideration requires a four-year undergraduate degree or the equivalent, in any discipline, from an accredited institution. The School of Business prefers a minimum of two years of professional work experience along with a strong undergraduate performance.

Funding

• Graduate School Resources: The Bursars Office provides information about tuition and fees associated with being a graduate student. Resources to help afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid.
• Program Resources: Learn about costs and financial assistance on the program website.

Requirements

• Minimum Graduate School Requirements:
  • Minimum Credit Requirement: 52 credits
  • Minimum Residence Credit Requirement: 46 credits
  • Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement: 26 credits must be graduate-level coursework
  • Overall Graduate GPA Requirement: 3.00 GPA required
• Curricular Requirements:
  • The degree allows students to select one or more areas of focus as they pursue their degree, including:
    • Path I - Core
    • Path II - Applied Real Estate Investment
    • Path III - Private Equity Investment
    • Path IV - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Development
  • Required Courses for each path are specified, including core courses and specialization courses.
  • Approved Electives: A list of possible course options is provided.

Policies

• Prior Coursework:
  • Graduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions: Up to 6 credits of graduate coursework completed two years prior to admission at an AACSB accredited institution may be transferred with program and department approval.
  • Undergraduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions or UW-Madison: Coursework may be transferred on a case-by-case basis, but students must still meet the minimum credit requirements.
• Probation: Refer to the Graduate School: Probation policy.
• Advisor / Committee: Refer to the Graduate School: Advisor policy.
• Credits Per Term Allowed: 15 credit maximum.
• Time Limits: Refer to the Graduate School: Time Limits policy.
• Grievances and Appeals: Procedures are outlined for students wishing to appeal a grievance decision at the school/college level.

Professional Development

• Graduate School Resources: The Graduate School offers professional development resources to build skills, thrive academically, and launch a career.

Learning Outcomes

1. Gather, process, and analyze market, linkage, and macroeconomic data for the purpose of forecasting real estate trends, communicating the big picture, and making prudent investment decisions.
2. Understand how to optimally source capital to execute on growth and development opportunities, prepare for and manage the crises and contingencies that pervade real estate ventures, and improve efficiencies in the operation of revenue-generating properties.
3. Apply appropriate structures, techniques, and processes to manage or lead a real estate group or enterprise.
4. Recognize, measure, and create value in real estate in the strict respect of all ethical and legal norms and with full awareness of their responsibility to the communities, investors, public policy makers, and users they aspire to serve as real estate professionals.
5. Develop a deeper network with local, regional, and international professionals to gather market data, perspectives, investment ideas, and employment leads.

Accreditation

• AACSB InternationalThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• Accreditation status: Accredited
• Next accreditation review: [Not specified]