University

University of Washington

Master of Science in Real Estate

Program overview

The Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program facilitates lifelong learning and prepares students for multiple career paths and opportunities. The program deepens the understanding of core concepts and helps develop key skill sets. Real estate sits at the center of the built environment. Therefore, real estate professionals need to interact with a spectrum of other professionals including architects, construction managers, urban planners, and investors. The MSRE is designated as a STEM degree. This designation makes international graduates eligible for up to 3 years post-graduation U.S. work eligibility.

Last updated: April 2, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Master of Science in Real Estate

Length of program

2 Years

Number of Credits Required

Mode of learning

On campus

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Careers & Professional Development
Accounting for Real Estate
Leadership in the Built Environment
Negotiations & Conflict Resolution
Appropriate elective

Quantitative methods/Basic statistics
Financial Modeling for Real Estate I – EXCEL
Data Analytics & Visualization
R.E. Project Management
Residential Real Estate Data Analytics
Financial Modeling for Real Estate II – ARGUS
Real Estate Data Modeling
Appropriate elective

Introduction to Real Estate
Introduction to Real Estate Finance
Affordable Housing
Real Estate Law
Best Practices in Sustainable Real Estate
Adv. R.E. Finance & Investment
Real Estate Capital Markets
Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal
Introduction to Real Estate Economics/Market Analysis
Real Estate Development
RE market evolution/disruptions (prop-tech)
Housing Markets and Policy 3 Every quarter Appropriate elective
Independent Study

Corporate R.E. & Facilities Management
Risk & Portfolio Management
Real Estate Dev Studio
Advanced Housing Studies
Comparable elective with academic advisor & Director of Graduate Programs approval

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

See a list of future events here.

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Location-Location-Location: is critical in real estate. Significant growth and change in Seattle provide a unique canvas for the study of real estate, with substantial Transit-Oriented Development and expansion of corporate campuses, among other types of development. Additionally, Seattle is home to PropTech companies such as Zillow and Redfin, providing unique opportunities for our graduates to apply their real estate expertise in the corporate world. Eleven Fortune 500 companies (such as Amazon and Microsoft) are also based here.

College of Built Environments: The College provides students opportunities to engage and learn from other key participants in real estate markets, such as architects, urban planners, and construction managers.

Full-time faculty and affiliates: The University of Washington is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the world with full-time faculty who produce research that advances knowledge nationally and internationally. The department also benefits from a significant number of affiliate instructors who are working professionals with decades of practical experience.

Advisory Board: The department benefits from an engaged Advisory Board of regional real estate leaders who are committed to supporting students through mentoring, internships, networking opportunities, and insight to the real estate industry.

Networking opportunities

Real Estate Club: Led by students, the Real Estate Club organizes an annual speaker series, professional development opportunities, and property tours.

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Financial Analyst
Investment Asset Manager
Development Project Manager
Market Analyst
Research Analyst
Land Acquisition Manager
Transactions Specialist
Affordable Housing Developer
Loan Underwriter
Portfolio Manager
Corporate Real Estate Manager

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See a current list of Faculty members here.

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Rick Mohler

Professor, Chair, AIA College of Fellows

Ken Tadashi Oshima

Professor of Architecture, Fellows of the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)

Dianne Harris

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of History, Fellows of the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Audrey Ochsner

2023-24 Ferguson Fellow

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Alumni network: Our students benefit from a diverse alumni network who are engaged in all aspects of real estate and offer their help through mentoring and other activities.

Accreditations and Rankings

National University (2023-2024)

Ranking: 40

Awards or recognition

CBE Celebrates 2023 Faculty & Staff Award Winners The CBE Faculty & Staff Awards recognize exemplary faculty and staff for their dedication and service to the CBE community. View the list of winners.

Runstad Dept of RE Student team wins the 2024 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge! Runstad Department of Real Estate student team has won the 2024 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge!

College of Built Environments Faculty and Student receive Husky Sustainability Awards 2023 The Husky Sustainability Awards recognize individuals and groups across all University of Washington campuses who lead the way for sustainability at the University of Washington. This is the 14th year awards have been given by the UW Environmental Stewardship Committee.

Three CBE students named to 2023 Husky 100We are thrilled to share that three of our amazing CBE students have been recognized for their contributions to UW and our communities as part of this year’s Husky 100. Congratulations to Ari Lazowski, Jacquelyn Crane, and Dana Austin Bass!