Real Estate Development MS

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The Master of Science in Real Estate Development prepares students for careers in one of the world’s most dynamic and influential industries. The industry makes places where people live and work, develops local economies and employment, and shapes cities and environments. Those who commit themselves to ethical pursuit of careers in the industry can take pride that they can see the fruits of their work and help make better communities.

Required Core (28 credits)

ARC 544LEC - Building System Technology and Development Credits: 3
ARC 581SLB - Market Feasibility and Analysis Credits: 3
or
END 536SEM - Market Feasibility and Analysis Credits: 3
ARC 631SEM - Design for Real Estate Development Credits: 3
END 500SEM - Processes of Real Estate Development Credits: 3
END 504SLB - Structuring Deals and Transactions Credits: 3
END 521TUT - Technology Topics Real Estate Credits: 1
END 525SEM - Financing Development Projects 1 Credits: 3
END 526SLB - Financing Development Projects 2 Credits: 3
END 543LLB - Construction Management for Real Estate Development Credits: 3
END 546SEM - Real Estate, City and Environment Credits: 3

Electives (13 credits)

Select from, with approval from advisor:

ARC 521SEM - Special Topics Credits: 3
ARC 531LR - Architectural History 1 Credits: 3
ARC 588SEM - Spec Top:Sem in Des Theor Credits: 3
END 503LEC - Strategies of Property Management Credits: 3
END 526SLB - Financing Development Projects 2 Credits: 3
END 547SLB - Real Estate Development Special Topics Credits: 3
END 695TUT - Directed Readings and Research in Environmental Design Credits: 1 - 6 (limit, 6 credits)
END 697TUT - Master’s Project / Portfolio Credits: 3 - 7 (limit, 6 credits)
URP 503LEC - Strategies of Property Management Credits: 3
URP 522SEM - Economic Development Planning Credits: 3
URP 528LEC - Foundations of Historic Preservation Credits: 3
URP 529LEC - Documentation and Field Methods in Historic Preservation Credits: 3
URP 541LEC - Nonprofit Management Credits: 3
URP 562LEC - Transp Land Use & Urb Frm Credits: 3
URP 568SEM - Environmental Planning and Policy Credits: 3
URP 569LAB - GIS Applications Lab Credits: 1
URP 573SEM - Environmental Land Use and Physical Planning Credits: 3
URP 578SEM - Environmental Planning Methods for Sustainability Credits: 3
URP 605SEM - Built Environment and Health Credits: 3
URP 606SEM - Housing and Community Development Credits: 3
URP 520SEM - Affordable Housing in Policy Practice Credits: 3
or
END 520SEM - Affordable Housing in Policy Practice Credits: 3
URP 558SEM - Design for Inclusive Environments Credits: 3
or
ARC 558SEM - Design for Inclusive Environments Credits: 3
URP 565LEC - Urban Design: Understanding Urban Form Credits: 3
or
ARC 565LEC - Urban Design: Understanding Urban Form Credits: 3
URP 566LEC - Urban Design: Built Environment Case Studies Credits: 3
or
ARC 566LEC - Urban Design: Case Studies Credits: 3

or from the following with permission from the School of Management

MGF 633LEC - Investment Management Credits: 3
MGF 635LEC - Financial Derivatives Credits: 3
MGF 637LEC - Financial Modeling Credits: 3
MGF 646SEM - Institutional Investing Credits: 3
MGF 661LEC - Mgmt of Fin Institutions Credits: 3
MGF 685LEC - International Finance Management Credits: 3
MGO 619LEC - Business Forecasting Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project (7 credits)

END 593LAB - Capstone Practicum Real Estate Development Credits: 7

Total Credit Hours: 48

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

48 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1.5 Years

Application Fee

$75

Program Contact

Matthew Roland
118 Hayes Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: msroland@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-5914

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.