Master’s in Real Estate, MSRE
You have the experience. Now, it's time to become a leader in your field. At 's Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate, you’ll connect with industry-experienced faculty and an advisory board of real estate luminaries who are pioneering the field.
This 1.5-year full-time program consists of in-person classes at our beautiful Chicago campus, located across from Grant Park in the historic South Loop. You may opt to go part-time and complete the degree in 2.5 years. The full-time course delivery meets F1 visa requirements. This program starts in the Fall with applications being accepted a year in advance.
Why for Your Master's in Real Estate
Specialize your MSRE Degree
In the MSRE program, you’ll gain academic and practical knowledge to support your career advancement in a broad range of industry disciplines. Deepen your knowledge in specialization areas like:
- Property development
- Real estate finance and investment
- Project management
- Property valuation
Interested in a broader business education? Explore the MBA real estate concentration. Interested in business analytics for the real estate industry? Explore the MS in Business Analytics real estate concentration.
Develop as an Industry Leader
You’ll have access to mentoring and internship, professional development courses, and industry association memberships. You can network with top leaders in real estate while you implement your knowledge in hands-on projects and case challenges.
Both CCIM and the Appraisal Institute recognize as a university partner. Your graduate degree can count towards CCIM and MAI designation qualifications. Your degree can also count towards state licensure qualifications for being an appraiser.
Learn at Your Pace
The MSRE program is designed for busy professionals, offering flexibility and convenience with most courses held one evening per week per course. You can pursue your degree on a full-time or part-time basis.
If pursuing a full master’s level degree is not what you are looking for, consider the Graduate Certificate Programs in Real Estate Development or in Real Estate Investment and Finance. The courses can apply towards a graduate degree at a future date.
Fast-Track Your CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Designation
’s MSRE program allows you accelerate your career in commercial real estate by fulfilling some requirements for a prestigious . CCIM Designators close 42% more deals annually compared to other agents, and our partnership with CCIM can save you thousands of dollars.
Earn Your Appraiser Certification with Our Appraiser Qualifications Board Partnership
If you want to professionally evaluate real estate property value, earning a MSRE degree waives certain requirements included in the Qualification Criteria. Earn your certification faster and launch your career with our Appraiser Qualifications Board partnership.
Qualify for Institute of Real Estate Management’s Fast Track Program
Graduates of ’s MSRE program qualify for the Fast Track program offered by the . This program allows you to earn designations helpful for early-career success such as and .
MSRE vs. MRED: What's the Difference?
An MRED is more of a foundational, practice‑oriented real estate degree that equips you with basic development, planning, and project‑management skills for entering the industry. An MSRE, on the other hand, is typically more technical and finance‑driven, offering deeper analytical training and stronger long‑term versatility—making it the more robust option for advancing in real estate investment and strategy.
Does the program count towards CCIM designation and/or MAI designation?
Yes. As an official partner of CCIM and the Appraisal Institute, our program was specifically designed to count towards the requirements for these distinguished designations.
Is a Master's in Real Estate Worth It?
If you're looking industry connections and networking opportunities that can directly accelerate your career, 's MSRE program can be a powerful step forward for your professionally growth. Plus, our centrally located downtown campus immerses you in ongoing developments and projects
“I can’t say enough great things about the institute and how it’s helped me to impact my career and life. The institute has hands-on learning and focuses on building relationships, which I think is paramount in real estate.”
Dion Hickles, MSRE Graduate
Project Manager, Comprehensive Construction Consulting, Inc.