Real Estate Development, MRED
In only nine months, you'll learn how to navigate sustainable, responsible and innovative real estate development projects. Through small classes, team-based learning and individualized attention every step of the way, your W. P. Carey experience will be distinctly your own.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation and professional licensure
The W.P. Carey School of Business and all its programs are accredited ...
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
In the Master of Real Estate Development program, you participate in group projects focused on real estate development in a collaborative class environment. You learn to address the physical, legal, economic, political and financial conditions of property in order to find solutions and complete projects.
This transdisciplinary program is a partnership with the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, the Herberger Institute for Design and Arts and the Del E. Webb School of Construction.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
36 credit hours including the required capstone course (RED 515)
While there are no business course prerequisites, potential students must demonstrate strong quantitative ability and effective written and oral communication skills. The program is offered in an intense format that spans two semesters. Students take required core course modules in a variety of formats, including: The business school does not accept graduate credits earned while students are in nondegree status or from courses taken before admission to the program or while enrolled in a program outside the W. P. Carey School of Business. There is no foreign language requirement. There is no thesis requirement. All students must successfully complete the final synthesis project established by the W. P. Carey School and the Graduate College for the MRED. The comprehensive culminating experience is integrated with RED 515 Synthesis Project #3 Capstone Project Mixed-Use Property Development. Students must pass this course with a grade of "B" (scale is 4.00 = "A") or higher to satisfy the culminating experience requirement.
Admission requirements
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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information The letter of recommendation should comment on the student's motivation, commitment, achievements, work experience and likely success in the program. Complete application instructions may be obtained from the department's website.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 07/01 | Final* |
*A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Admission Services by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
Explore expanded study opportunities
ASU offers formally approved and coordinated degree programs at the graduate degree level. These programs include a designated number of approved credit hours that are shared by two degrees. For most concurrent degree programs, you apply once through the ASU graduate application. However, if you want to pursue a concurrent program that includes a law degree, you must submit both the ASU graduate application and the law school application.
This degree is also offered as a concurrent program with the following:
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates have the essential academic preparation needed to pursue professional careers in corporate finance, risk management, money management, financial planning, investment banking, consulting and real estate.
Career examples include:
- financial analyst
- real estate broker
- real estate manager
- regional planner
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
WPC Graduate Programs
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MCRD 350
wpcareymasters@asu.edu
480-965-3332
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