Real Estate Development

Website: mred.eccles.utah.edu

Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building (SFEBB) 8th Floor

Phone: 801-581-5588
Email: MSF-MRED-Masters@Eccles.Utah.edu

Housed in the David Eccles School of Business, the Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program is designed for students who are looking to specialize in the real estate industry. Students come from multiple disciplines, including business, urban planning, finance, entrepreneurship, architecture, engineering, law, and many other professional backgrounds. The program is a joint venture between the David Eccles School of Business and the College of Architecture + Planning; the core courses are split between the two schools, while field area courses are allocated to the focus of the student. A unique benefit of this program is that all MRED students successfully completing their degree will also receive a Graduate Certificate in City & Metropolitan Planning. Other certificate options exist in field areas.

The MRED is a 42 semester credit program which is designed for both full time students and working professionals, and may be taken in a full-time or part-time format. The program of study consists of 42 credits in core courses and 12 elective credits from any graduate level course within the School of Business or College of Architecture and Planning. Consult the School of Business MRED web site for specific courses and scheduling. The maximum time allowed for completion of required coursework is four consecutive calendar years.

Master of Real Estate Development degree is offered for those students whose primary interest lies in the area of real estate development, urban planning, real estate finance and sustainable design. In addition, 6 credits of elective classes allow students to add breadth to their program. Student will work with their academic advisor in selecting the appropriate electives for their goals.

Master of Real Estate Development has a Dual Degree with the following:

• Master of Architecture

• Juris Doctor

Application is made to both the Graduate School of the University and the David Eccles School of Business for the MRED program. GMAT or GRE scores are required. Applicants should consult the School of Business web site for complete instructions.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

• 3.0 minimum GPA

• GMAT/GRE Score

• TOEFL/IELTS Score (only required for international students)

• Two Letters of Recommendation

• Video Essay

• Professional Resume

• Transcripts

• Application Fee

• School of Business Online Application

• Prerequiste: Students must complete the following course with a C or better: Financial Management (FINAN 3040 or equivalent)

For program success, students will need to have a solid academic background in corporate finance and real estate principles upon entering the MRED program.

Based on a review of an applicant's academic background, students must complete the prerequisite prior to the start of the program to ensure academic success in the program. We strongly encourage students to satisfy the corequisite prior to beginning the program.

Students are not required to take the pre- and corequisites at the University of Utah. If you have questions on whether a course will transfer, please send a course description of course syllabus to MRED-Masters@Eccles.Utah.edu.

The pre- and the co-requisites are in addition to the graduate course requirements and will not count toward program completion. The pre- and co-requisite are subject to change, and it's important that you review the website at the start of each year in the fall to determine if any changes occur.