One-Year Master of Science in Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Specialization
One Life, One Year: Launch Yourself! Robinson’s One-Year MS in Real Estate is designed to receive students from diverse backgrounds and to set them on the pathway to a successful career in commercial real estate. The program is grounded by the business disciplines of finance, economics and management, and is ideal for working professionals and capable recent undergraduates who are interested in commercial real estate investment, asset management, lending/underwriting, consulting, and commercial real estate development. Jump-start your career in commercial real estate! Put yourself on a trajectory to succeed with the skills necessary to make key real estate decisions. The program is taught by the faculty of the college’s Department of Real Estate – ranked top ten in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (2013). Beyond the classroom, students gain from the mentoring and expertise of the program’s advisory board – a core group of senior real estate executives who are committed to developing the next generation of leaders.
Program Highlights o Use capital markets to facilitate commercial real estate transactions
o Develop leadership & negotiation skills o Strategize using real-world business cases o Build your network at industry events & site development tours
o Be mentored by top real estate executives
Graduates possess the ability to: o Develop and implement value-enhancing commercial real estate investment strategies
o Anticipate and navigate through periods of changing economic conditions
o Analyze and negotiate complex issues using cutting-edge data and technology
o Influence real estate decisions with an advanced knowledge of industry dynamics
o Lead management teams with superior decision-making skills
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One-Year Master of Science in Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Specialization Structure The eleven-month, three-semester program is presented in an employer- and familyfriendly schedule. Class size is limited and students proceed as a cohort.
Curriculum In-depth commercial real estate knowledge in development, finance, investment and management covered in one-year from GSU’s globally-recognized Real Estate Department. Students benefit from extensive contact with leading real estate executives, guest speaker series and professional and social gatherings.
Schedule & Location The One-Year MS in Real Estate program is taught at GSU’s Buckhead Center – right in the heart of one of the most influential office, retail and residential submarkets of Atlanta (one of the largest real estate markets in the nation). Classes meet every Monday and Wednesday evening from 5:30 – 9:45 p.m, during Fall, Spring and Summer semester.
Candidate Profile Candidates must hold a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Business experience is preferred, but is not required.
Admissions Process Applicants to Robinson’s One-Year Master of Science in Real Estate program must submit the online application, $50 application fee, resume, essays, one letter of recommendation, transcripts for all post-secondary education and GMAT/GRE scores.
Fees, Tuition & Services Tuition is $37,500* and covers class materials, iPad, textbooks, parking, meals/snacks and professional development services offered by Robinson’s Career Management Center. A non-refundable orientation and program fee of $250 is due upon enrollment.
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Commercial Real Estate Development Real Estate Research and Project Corporate Real Estate Strategy Real Estate Market Analysis Advanced Investment Analysis Case Studies in Commercial Real Estate Debt Analysis in Commercial Real Estate Equity Analysis in Commercial Real Estate
Leadership Development o Leadership o Negotiations
For more information about Robinson’s One-Year Master of Science in Real Estate contact: Tiffany Nelson Associate Director, Graduate Recruiting & Student Services tnnelson@gsu.edu | 404.413.7041
Program advisors: KAREN GIBLER Associate Professor, Department of Real Estate kgibler@gsu.edu | 404.413.7725
Professional Benefits o CCIM University Fast-track candidacy o Georgia Real Estate Sales License educational requirement o GSU Real Estate Alumni Group – one of the largest real estate alumni networks in the world o Argus DCF University Certification program**
Department of Real Estate J. Mack Robinson College of Business Georgia State University PO Box 3991 Atlanta, GA 30302-3991
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* Price is subject to Board of Regents approval. **Attain Argus Software Certified (ASC) designation