Program Overview
MS Real Estate Program Overview
The MS Real Estate program at Leeds School of Business provides a comprehensive foundation in the financial, investment, and operational aspects of real estate. The program takes nine months to complete and offers deep experience in real-estate-specific business skills and the latest practices in finance, modeling, law, economics, and data analytics.
Program Curriculum
The curriculum of the MS Real Estate program includes:
- Quantitative financial analysis
- Essential business concepts
- Leadership techniques
- Real-estate-specific business skills
- Finance
- Modeling
- Law
- Economics
- Data analytics
Career Success
The MS Real Estate program at Leeds School of Business maintains strategic partnerships with numerous companies across industries, providing students with opportunities to connect with professionals and expand their network. The program offers personalized support to help students achieve their career goals.
Job Search Timeline
Corporations have varying recruiting timelines, and some start as early as August. Students are encouraged to set up an appointment with a Graduate Career Management team member to discuss strategy and create an individualized timeline.
Partnership with the Michael A. Klump Center for Real Estate
The Michael A. Klump Center for Real Estate provides direct access to the real estate community and Leeds' alumni network, connecting students with employers who know what they're capable of as graduates of the MS in Real Estate at Leeds. The Center develops industry-sought skills through mentorships, networking events, recruitment fairs, and case competitions.
Key Job Skills Required
- Strong financial analysis and underwriting skills, including detailed discounted cash flow analysis utilizing Excel and/or Argus
- Ability to analyze and implement complex financial models and structures and evaluate the corresponding risks
- Market research
- Project management
- Ability to navigate investment/development opportunities through a multitude of public and private steps for successful completion of economic goals and objectives
- Exceptional interpersonal communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Analytical and presentation experience, including but not limited to: Excel, Argus, Yardi, CoStar, and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analysis skills
Sample Job Titles
- Acquisitions Analyst
- Asset Management Associate
- Development Associate
- Due Diligence Associate
- Project Manager
- Real Estate Associate
- Real Estate Financial Analyst
Sample Industry Areas
- Acquisitions
- Affordable and Workforce Housing
- Asset Management
- Brokerage
- Capital Markets
- Commercial Lending
- Construction
- Corporate Real Estate
- Due Diligence
- Investment
- Investment Analysis
- Market Research
- Portfolio Management
- Project Management
- Public Planning
- Real Estate Development
- Real Estate Finance
Recent MS Real Estate Graduates' Employers
- CBRE
- Centennial Realty Advisors
- Council Oak Investment Company
- H2 Properties
- Koelbel & Co
- OZ Architecture
- Real Capital Solutions
- RMI Real Estate
- Tag Multifamily
- Tangible Wealth Solutions
Conclusion
The MS Real Estate program at Leeds School of Business offers a comprehensive education in real estate, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the industry. With its strong partnerships and career support, the program helps students achieve their career goals and become leaders in the field of real estate.