START OR ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
The Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) in The School of Business provides you with the skills and knowledge to start or advance your career in the commercial real estate industry. The curriculum is designed to develop forward-thinking real estate professionals with strong analytical and effective leadership skills.
Designed for professionals working in all areas of commercial real estate, the MSRE offers the flexibility to be taken fully remote. The program provides comprehensive real estate knowledge and skills, while also offering access to the region’s top industry experts and leading real estate research university. Whether you are already working in commercial real estate or breaking into the industry, our MSRE is tailored to accelerate your career with the flexibility to make your studies fit your life.
MSRE students can specialize with their electives and signal their specialization to employers with graduate certificates at no extra cost. These specializations include:
- Real Estate Investment & Finance (MSRE + Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Investment & Finance)
- Real Estate Development (MSRE + Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development)
- Affordable Housing (MSRE + Graduate Certificate in Affordable Housing Development)
Time to completion - Full Time 11 months; Part Time 15 months.
Meet our current MSRE Students.
- Get the knowledge and skills employers are looking for. Our program provides you with a comprehensive study of, amongst others, real estate finance & investment, development, law, economics & market analysis, and property & asset management. It allows you to improve your financial, business, critical thinking, communication, leadership, and data analytics skills.
- Get familiar with industry software applications and databases. Our program allows you to improve your financial modeling skills in Excel and Argus, data visualization skills in Tableau, and market research skills with ArcGIS Esri Business Analyst, Costar, and Bloomberg.
- Learn about emerging trends. Our curriculum emphasizes cutting-edge topics such as emerging technologies & innovation (e.g., PropTech, FinTech, AI), data analytics, impact investing, climate risk, and ESG to prepare you for the commercial real estate industry of tomorrow.
- Get hands-on experience. Our courses have an experiential learning approach with applied projects, case studies, property tours, and guest speakers.
- Learn from the best. Our courses are taught by award-winning real estate scholars and seasoned industry experts. Meet our faculty.
- Build your career. Develop your professional network through networking events, property tours, alumni, and other events organized by the Center for Real Estate. Fast-track to industry designations (e.g., CCIM, CPM, MAI), get career development advice from real estate experts, and participate in the mentorship program. Get career support from The School of Business Career Center. Click here to learn more about the career outcomes for our MSRE graduates.
- Get Scholarships. The Center for Real Estate offers a variety of scholarships based on funds raised from commercial real estate firms. All admitted MSRE students are eligible to apply. If you know a current student, alumni or Center for Real Estate board member, ask them to submit an application for a $2,000 Referral Scholarship for you before you submit your application to the MSRE.
Student Career Outcomes (2024)
| % of students were employed full time within 6 months after graduation. | % of students who were promoted or
changed jobs within six months after graduation | Average Salary Increase |
| 100% | 89% | $34,571 |
The MSRE is a degree for working professionals with:
- Late afternoon and evening courses.
- Remote learning opportunities to provide more flexibility for work and school life.
- The ability to complete the program in 11 months (full time) or 15 months (part time).
- Center for Real Estate scholarships.
- A cohort start in Fall quarter.
Students come from diverse educational and professional backgrounds and aim at pursuing a variety of careers in:
- Real Estate Investment
- Real Estate Lending
- Brokerage
- Affordable Housing (e.g., Finance, Development, Asset Management)
- Appraisal
- Market Analysis and Consulting
- Property and Asset Management
- Real Estate Development
- Corporate and Public Real Estate Management
ACCREDITATION & RANKINGS
Portland State University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
One of fewer than 200 business schools worldwide — top 1% — to be accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB is the elite business school accreditation known internationally.
Portland State's School of Business is committed to student learning. AACSB accreditation includes assessment of student learning outcomes.
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