A full-time program with curriculum crafted by industry-savvy practitioners.
Overview of the SMU Cox Master's of Science in Real Estate
The Cox School of Business MSRE curriculum was crafted by industry-savvy practitioners to ensure program graduates are fully prepared for a successful career in real estate. The coursework was crafted by award-winning real estate academics and industry-savvy practitioners, ensuring it's academically rigorous and its caliber is unmatched. The program’s core curriculum provides:
- A comprehensive understanding of the industry’s foundational concepts, including finance, economics, law, and risk management
- Intensive training in industry software programs like Argus and Excel
- Practical experience through an internship or Capstone project
- A complement of business courses designed to strengthen your ability to navigate corporate environments and complex business relationships
Students who complete the program will be well-prepared for careers in Real Estate Investment Management, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Brokerage, and roles in the Real Estate Capital Markets.
The MSRE is a full-time program that can be completed in nine months for 31 credit hours, if no prerequisite hours are necessary. The program consists of four eight-week modules spanning two semesters (two modules per semester).
Students entering the program from other areas of expertise may need to complete prerequisite courses in Managerial Finance and Financial Accounting I, before starting core coursework in the fall. These classes represent an additional 2-4 credit hours (determined in admissions evaluation). All prerequisites will be offered during the summer semester preceding fall entry. Your Admissions Advisor will be able to help you determine whether these courses are necessary based on your undergraduate coursework and relevant work experience.
Curriculum
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN REAL ESTATE
Total Credit Hours: 31
Total Credit Hours (with background courses): 35
Background Courses - Summer Credit Hours: 2-4 (based on admission evaluation) |
| Managerial Finance Financial Accounting I |
Term 1 - Fall Credit Hours: 16 |
| Fall Module A Courses |
| Real Estate Investment Managing Your Career Managerial Statistics Business Communications Applied Real Estate Practice Real Estate Financial Modeling (Argus) Real Estate Financial Modeling (Excel) |
| Fall Module B Courses |
| Real Estate Investment -- continued Real Estate Analysis and Strategy Real Estate Transactions and Due Diligence Real Estate Financial Modeling (Argus) -- continued Real Estate Financial Modeling (Excel) -- continued Applied Real Estate Practice -- continued |
Term 2 - Spring Credit Hours: 15 |
| Spring Module A Courses |
| Real Estate Development Real Estate Capital Markets Asset Management Internship or Capstone |
| Spring Module B Courses |
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Real Estate Development -- continued |
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Credit Hours Summary
Credit Hours Summary with Background Courses
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Beyond The Classroom
The best way to gain leadership experience and confidence is by connecting with people in leadership positions and immersing yourself in real world business environments. At SMU Cox, we bring opportunities for hands-on experience to life outside the classroom setting, tapping our strong ties with business leaders in Dallas and beyond.
Highlight: The Folsom Institute of Real Estate
Students will also benefit from training and networking opportunities via the acclaimed Folsom Institute for Real Estate. Led by a Board of over two hundred influential and highly-engaged real estate leaders and eleven Corporate Partners from across the U.S., the Folsom Institute has propelled SMU Cox students into successful real estate careers for almost forty years.
The Robert and Margaret Folsom Institute for Real Estate is a research center dedicated to preparing the next generation of real estate leaders. In addition to its large and highly-engaged Board and Corporate Partners, the Institute provides scholarships, internships, mentor events, speaker series, industry treks, case study competitions, technical training in industry software, and job placement support.
Learn more about the Folsom Institute