DePaul’s MBA concentration in Real Estate Finance and Investment is a multidisciplinary program that will prepare you for leadership roles in the rapidly changing world of global real estate finance and investment. Through a combination of management, marketing, finance and investment courses, you will acquire the skills necessary to navigate this diverse industry. You will gain proficiency in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, urban planning, financing and operations.
Highlights
In this concentration, you can choose from a diverse set of competencies and skills, which encompass how to:
- Manage complex real estate transactions by learning all aspects of these transactions, including finance and real estate investing, taxation, development, investment sales and capital market analysis.
- Manage urban planning initiatives and public sector enterprises.
- Facilitate financial and investment transactions.
In addition to the core curriculum, this concentration provides an exclusive opportunity to be paired with a senior real estate executive to learn first-hand the skills necessary to succeed in this industry.
Concentration Requirements
Course Requirements
To complete the Real Estate concentration, students must complete four courses from the following list:
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RE 530 | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND FINANCE | 4 |
| RE 531 | REAL ESTATE CAPITAL MARKETS AND FINANCE | 4 |
| RE 535 | INSTITUTIONAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT | 4 |
| RE 570 | ADVANCED REAL ESTATE ANALYSIS WITH ARGUS | 4 |