Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator (Updated November 2023)
Prior to launching the Accelerator program, Michael and I fielded email after email requesting a more structured real estate financial modeling training program on the site.
Over the years, we've covered hundreds of real estate modeling…
Emory University Goizueta Business School – MBA Real Estate Profile
One of the main reasons I chose to attend Emory University with a concentration in Real Estate is because the school is in the epicenter of the sunbelt for real estate, Atlanta. Because of the growth, it's now the seventh largest MSA in the…
MBA or MRE? Why I Chose to Get Both and Some Considerations for What Might Be Right For You (Updated 2023)
Ever since Spencer wrote his post about why he chose to do an MRE as opposed to an MBA or a dual Master’s degree, I have been asked a lot by our readers about why I chose to go for both an MBA and MRE. Below I will discuss my rationale and…
A.CRE on the Road – University Speaking Schedule (Updated Mar 2023)
Michael and Spencer continue to take time every semester to engage with top real estate programs across the country to share their experience with students pursuing careers in commercial real estate. The Spring 2023 university speaking schedule…
UCLA Anderson – MBA Real Estate Profile
Before coming to UCLA Anderson, I was working in land-use consulting, entitlements, and permitting in Los Angeles. I chose to come to Anderson to continue to develop my real estate network in Southern California, supplement my engineering…
Johnson Graduate School of Management – Cornell University – MBA Real Estate Profile
In choosing an MBA program, I sought not only a top-ranked MBA program but one that also offered an extensive real estate curriculum and a strong real estate network. I was also focused on choosing a school close to a major real estate hub and…
Cox School of Business – Southern Methodist University – MBA Real Estate Profile
The three major factors that made SMU Cox stand out to me were the program's size, the deep alumni network (especially in the Dallas area), and the prowess of the RE department within Cox.
Firstly, when looking for an MBA program,…
Kellogg School of Management – Northwestern University – MBA Real Estate Profile
When I was considering attending an MBA program, I was looking for three main things: 1. A top tier academic school with a robust set of real estate course offerings 2. A collaborative, high-achieving, and fun-loving student body to enhance…
Rotman School of Management – University of Toronto – MBA Real Estate Profile
I chose the University of Toronto Rotman MBA for three main reasons: course structure, teaching caliber, and location in Toronto’s city center.
I have a background in Architecture – in my MBA, I wanted to develop a business skillset…
McCombs School of Business – University of Texas – MBA Real Estate Profile
The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin offers a robust Real Estate MBA experience for students looking to springboard their career in the commercial real estate industry. While the program is renowned for its…
McDonough School of Business – Georgetown University – MBA Real Estate Profile
Coming out of undergrad as an engineer I knew in the future I would need a generalist business education to achieve my goals. After I had garnered some professional experience and had a better idea of my career path, it was time to revisit…
Kenan-Flagler Business School – University of North Carolina – MBA Real Estate Profile
The UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA program, and the real estate concentration specifically, has been a game-changer for me as a career switcher looking to enter the commercial real estate industry. I secured both an internship and a full-time position…
Columbia Business School – Columbia University – MBA Real Estate Profile
When I started the MBA program at Columbia Business School in 2015, I was a prospective career-switcher. My work experience was in institutional investment consulting and private equity, but I wanted to change gears and pursue a career in…
The Sloan School of Management – Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MBA Real Estate Profile
Real estate is a niche function in the MBA world, with less than 5% of most b-school graduates pursuing internships and full-time careers in the industry. Within this MBA real estate niche, the breadth of career paths is considerable, with…
The Wharton School – University of Pennsylvania – MBA Real Estate Profile
The Wharton Real Estate program has many different components, providing students with ample resources to learn about real estate, network within the industry, and find an exciting career. I chose to attend Wharton because it is widely regarded…
Haas School of Business – University of California, Berkeley – MBA Real Estate Profile
Haas has a fantastic Real Estate curriculum with a tight knit community, exceptional faculty, and great extracurricular programming. When I started at Haas I knew I wanted to commit myself to real estate, so I tried to take advantage of…