University

Emory University

MBA - Real Estate

Program overview

Emory's Real Estate MBA program welcomes both full-time two-year students and working professionals attending evening classes, typically admitting 50 to 60 students annually. The evening program is popular among those active in commercial real estate, providing unique networking opportunities. The program spans two years, involving development-focused projects, student pitches to local executives, advanced finance and market analysis classes, and "real estate-adjacent" courses covering legal and distressed real estate. This diverse curriculum distinguishes Emory's program, offering a comprehensive, hands-on education in the field.

A.CRE Accelerator Members at this University

Total members: 01

University rank: 19

Last updated: October 9, 2023

Deep Dive

An interview with student, John Schellhase, about the Real Estate MBA program at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. About John Schellhase: "I am an experienced F500 Senior Director with a demonstrated track record in developing and positioning complex hotel assets, leading multi-disciplinary teams, executing large transactions, and successfully implementing multi-year strategies. I hold strategic and tactical responsibilities for all lifestyle and luxury hotel openings, transactions, and renovations in the Americas. My proven track record includes developing and executing corporate strategies, along with a deep understanding of operational planning, financial analysis, modeling, feasibility, underwriting, and business development. I am actively involved in multiple professional and philanthropic organizations, including the Atlanta Hospitality Alliance, Urban Land Institute, Big Brother Big Sister of Metro Atlanta, United Way, and the World Affairs Council of Atlanta."

Academic Information

Degree offered

MBA

Length of program

1 year / 2 years

Number of Credits Required

Varies on the Program and specialization.

Mode of learning

On campus

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

All students wanting to do real estate at Emory are required to take Real Estate Finance and at least 2 real estate electives.

Real Estate Finance (Prerequisite: Corporate Finance)
Real Estate Market Analysis
Real Estate Equity Investment (Prerequisites: FIN 320 Corporate Finance and FIN 425 Real Estate Finance)

- Real Estate Development & Investment (Prerequisites: Corporate Finance and Real Estate Finance)
- Advance Real Estate Finance (Prerequisites: Corporate Finance and Real Estate Finance)
- Distressed Investing (Prerequisite: Corporate Finance)

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Yearly Real Estate Conference

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Goizueta Real Estate Group: (GREG) GREG has a robust offering of recurring annual events while also offering students the unique opportunity to craft new events that speak to the ever-changing dynamics of the real estate market nationally and right here in Atlanta. Additionally, GREG serves to provide a meeting point between students, professors and alumni so as to continue Emory’s long-held tradition of creating connections and networks.
Goizueta Investment Management Group (GIMG): The Goizueta Investment Management Group (GIMG) operates as a student-managed investment fund. Their equities and fixed-income divisions collectively oversee approximately $300,000 of Emory University’s endowment. The club offers a unique opportunity for hands-on experience in areas like financial modeling, pitching, and professional development. In addition to managing portfolios, they are actively engaged in their community, volunteering at local high schools to teach financial literacy.

Networking opportunities

Yearly Real Estate Conference
Other network opportunities are available via the Goizueta Real Estate Group (GREG) and Goizueta Investment Management Group (GIMG)

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Career interests may include business law, environmental, healthcare, intellectual property, investment banking, labor and employment, media and communications, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate.

Average salary post graduation

$152,317

Kearney
Koch Industries
Lowe’s
McKinsey & Company
Richemont
Truist
W.M. Barr
Walmart
Wipro

Common employers

Alexander Group
Altman Solon
Bain & Company
BedRock Energy
Bridge Investment Group
Capgemini Invent
Commercial Metals Company
Emory University
Goldman Sachs

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See a list of Current Faculty here.

Mention any recent real estate research achievements or ongoing projects

Goizueta Faculty and Staff Shine with Prestigious Accolades and Honors – By Emory Business – June 15, 2023

Accreditations and Rankings

Best Business Schools 2023–2024

Ranking: 16

Best Business Schools 2023–2024

Ranking: 17

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res $151,689 (Total MBA)

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

1300 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30322, USA

State of the art Facilities

Center for Urban Real Estate (CURE): “CURE identifies, shares, and advocates solutions for a rapidly urbanizing world. The center offers GSAPP faculty and students a cross-disciplinary approach that integrates theory and practice to solve unique development problems.” Students can undertake independent research projects with CURE