University

DePaul University

MBA Real Estate Finance & Investment

Program overview

The DePaul University MBA in Real Estate Finance & Investment is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the fast-paced global real estate industry. The program focuses on all aspects of the real estate industry, including finance, investing, taxation, development, and market analysis. It offers a unique opportunity to study real estate in Chicago, the birthplace of the skyscraper, providing practical insights into commercial real estate transactions, urban planning, financing, and operations.

Last updated: January 30, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Business Administration Real Estate Finance & Investment

Length of program

Part-time: 2 Years
Full-time: 1 Year

Number of Credits Required

11 Core + 5 Elective

Mode of learning

On campus + Online

Unique real estate academic features

Distinguished by its location in Chicago, a city with a rich history in real estate development, offering students practical experience and insights into real estate finance and investment

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Quantitative Methods and Analysis
Financial Management
Urban Planning and Public Policy
Legal Issues in Real Estate
Project Management: Design and Construction
Real Estate Investment and Finance
Real Estate Capital Markets and Finance
Real Estate Market Analysis and Valuation
Institutional Real Estate Investment
Advanced Real Estate Analysis with Argus
Structuring Real Estate Transactions
Multifamily Housing Policy and Finance
Real Estate Development
Real Estate Investment and Finance
Real Estate Capital Markets and Finance
Institutional Real Estate Investment
Advanced Real Estate Analysis with Argus

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Mentoring programs with experienced real estate professionals for career guidance
Résumé building workshops to enhance job application profiles
Internship and job placement services to facilitate career entry and advancement
Career counseling sessions to assist with professional development planning

Networking opportunities

Engagements with executive-level real estate professionals through various events and programs
Academic and travel scholarship opportunities that provide networking and learning experiences outside the classroom

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Acquisitions
Asset management
Construction management
Corporate financing
Financial analysis
Leasing management
Marketing management
Mortgage financing
Operations management
Project management
Property management
Real estate development

Average salary post graduation

$86,000

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

A list of current faculty can be found here:

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Stephen G. Bell

Senior Instructor

Elijah Brewer

Professor

Susanne E. Cannon

Professor Emerita

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Nestor Eliadis

CEO

Real estate alumni networks and associations

DePaul Real Estate Alumni Alliance (DREAA)

Accreditations and Rankings

Best Value Schools (2023 - 2024)

Ranking: 59

Financial Information

Tuition fees

$66,120

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604, USA.

Campus Size

DePaul University is a large institution with a significant presence in Chicago spanning 36 acres

Contact Information

Graduate and Doctorate Admission

1 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 5300 Chicago, Illinois 60604

(312) 362-8810

[email protected]

DePaul Real Estate Club

1 E. Jackson Blvd. Chicago IL 60604 United States

[email protected]

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