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Program Description
The Master of Science in Real Estate Development provides students with the knowledge and the skills to find creative, sustainable solutions for the issues confronting real estate development professionals—from planning and design to land use and environmental regulations. The program emphasizes entrepreneurship, sustainable practices in construction and development; advanced finance; public-private partnerships; and global development. The curriculum helps you to become a strategic leader who thinks creatively and understands the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the development process. With a focus on growth areas within the industry, the program is ideal for individuals in entrepreneurial development; project managers in private or public organizations; sustainability officers; lenders or analysts in real estate development; or those new to real estate development who are interested in strengthening their knowledge and broadening their career options.
Admissions
Admission to master’s programs at the NYU School of Professional Studies requires the completion of a U.S. bachelor's degree or its international equivalent. Admissions decisions are made through a holistic review process. Visit the SPS Admissions website for detailed application requirements and deadlines.
Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of 42 credits, comprised of the following:
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| REAL1-GC 1035 | Real Estate Economics & Finance | 3 |
| DEVE1-GC 1050 | Legal Principles & Practices | 3 |
| DEVE1-GC 1060 | The Development Process | 3 |
| REAL1-GC 1075 | Introduction to Commercial Real Estate and its Impacts | 3 |
| DEVE1-GC 1010 | Land Use & Environmental Regulation | 3 |
| DEVE1-GC 1020 | Planning & Design Issues in Development | 3 |
| DEVE1-GC 1025 | Construction Methods & Technology | 3 |
| REAL1-GC 1055 | Real Estate Valuation & Feasibility Analysis | 3 |
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| Community and Civic Engagement in Real Estate Development | |
| Seminar in Community Development | |
| Managing Building Systems & Operations | |
| Real Estate Development & Construction Finance | |
| Corporate Finance | |
| Real Estate Finance & Investment Analysis | |
| Analyzing Reit Securities | |
| Developing Residential Multi-Family Real Estate | |
| Real Estate Investing in a Distressed Environment | |
| Hotel Development and Investment | |
| Global Cities: Europe, Middle East, Africa | |
| Professional Internship | |
| Commercial Lease Analysis | |
| Real Estate Media and Information | |
| International Real Estate | |
| Private Equity Real Estate | |
| Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities | |
| Real Estate Data Analytics | |
| Independent Study | |
| Professional Internship | |
| Global Cities: USA & Canada | |
| Global Cities: Latin America | |
| Global Cities: South Asia | |
| Global Cities: East Asia | |
| Global Cities: Southeast Asia | |
| Total Credits | 42 |
Concentrations
The Business of Development
Sustainable Development
Global Real Estate
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| DEVE1-GC 2200 | Comparative International Real Estate | 3 |
| DEVE1-GC 2205 | Advanced Real Estate Development and Investment Transactions | 3 |
| REAL1-GC 3180 | Global Real Estate Markets & Investments | 3 |
| DEVE1-GC 2215 | Applied Project in Global Real Estate | 3 |
Impact Development
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in commercial real estate finance, economics, and regional market data analysis.
- Integrate objective quantitative analysis with subjective judgment in the decision-making processes of acquiring, developing, owning, operating, and investing in real estate assets.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking about foundational concepts of real estate law, ethics, and entrepreneurship.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of land use, planning and zoning, as well as environmental regulations and construction methods impacting the real estate development process.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding current global and domestic issues on environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges facing the commercial real estate industry.
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