University

Texas A&M University

Master of Land and Property Development

Program overview

The Master of Land and Property Development (MLPD) is a program oriented towards entrepreneurship, blending elements of business, finance, physical planning, design, and construction. It equips students with a comprehensive set of skills in real estate, finance, and management, essential for success in the fiercely competitive real estate development industry.

Last updated: April 18, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Land and Property Development (MLPD)

Length of program

15 months

Number of Credits Required

36 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus & Online

Unique real estate academic features

The MLPD program adopts an interdisciplinary approach, guiding students through the entire process of real estate development from idea generation to asset monetization upon stabilization. It comprehensively covers all aspects of development, offering project-based courses in financial and market analysis, due diligence, site analysis, project and construction management, residential and commercial development, and sustainable practices. Through rigorous training in due diligence, site analysis, entitlements, project management, and market and financial analysis, graduates emerge uniquely prepared for real-world challenges.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Fall Semester

Market Analysis for Development
Design and Development Economy (Intro to Development)
Development Feasibility & Design I (Due Diligence)
Introduction to Project Management

Spring Semester

Development and Environment (Site Analysis)
Land Development Practice (Residential Development)
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Real Estate
Property Development Agreements and Regulation

Summer Semester

Professional Internship

Fall Semester

Income Property Land Development
Land and Property Development Analysis
Development Feasibility and Design II (Capstone)
Directed Studies (E-Portfolio)

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Networking Events
Speaker Series

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Field Trips
Community Service Projects
Fundraising Events
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.)

Networking opportunities

Real Estate Development Association
Urban Land Institute
Certified Commercial Investment Member- CCIM
National Association of Industrial and Office Professionals- NAIOP
Aggie Real Estate Network- AREN

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Market Analysis & Due Diligence
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Development
Real Estate Entrepreneurship
Real Estate Contracts and Agreements
Real Estate Analysis and Business Plans

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list here.

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

John Russell Peterson

Clinical Professor in Commercial Real Estate; Lecturer

Tim Early

MLPD Program Coordinator, Associate Professor of the Practice

Dan Leverett

Professor of the Practice

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Jonathan Brinsden

Group President-Irvine Company

Lawrence Dean

Team Member and Counter of Houses-Community Builders Advisory Services

Lisa Nickel

President-Genesis Collaborative

Real estate alumni networks and associations

AGGIE Real Estate Network

Accreditations and Rankings

Foremost universities for architecture, built environment-(2015) Worldwide

Ranking: 6

Awards or recognition

No. 11 out of 386 American Universities for Value-Princeton Review

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $29,266
Non Res. $40,824

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

789 Ross Street
3137 TAMU
Langford Building A, Room 122
College Station, TX 77843-3137, USA

Campus Size

The Texas A&M University is a public institution with a campus size of 5,200 acres.

Contact Information

Office of Admissions

General Services Complex 750 Agronomy Road, Suite 1601 College Station, TX 77843-0200, USA

(979) 845-1060

[email protected]

The Real Estate Development Association

125 John J. Koldus Building • 1236 TAMU • College Station, TX 77843-1236, USA

(214) 690-6752

[email protected]

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