Columbia University
Master of Science in Real Estate Development Program

410 Avery Hall
1172 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10027


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(212) 854-1754

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"We know the next generation developer must have command of a specific skill spectrum. Hence, we are committed to a differentiated curriculum, with an emphasis on acquisition of both theoretical frameworks and practical core competencies."

Michael P. Buckley
Director
Columbia MSRED Program

At Columbia MSRED we believe the Next Generation of real estate professionals must balance multiple objectives and command a broad skill spectrum. Our accelerated program curriculum offers special emphasis on core competencies in real estate finance, enterprise management and product implementation, combined with frameworks for public policy partnerships and market research methodologies.

The Four Quadrants
Columbia University's MSRED Program is focused on emerging market trends and process drivers including shifting USA demographics, the continuing transformation of capital markets, substantial changes in public expectations and swiftly evolving information technology. Our Core Curriculum is designed to explore the Four Quadrants of the real estate development process:

  • Finance--Accessing shifting trends in Capital Markets

  • Enterprise Management--Development processes, talent and assets

  • Product Design--Responding to new populations and lifestyles

  • Public Policy--Managing increasing Quality of Life expectations
Columbia MSRED Program

At Columbia MSRED we believe the Next Generation of real estate professionals must balance multiple objectives and command a broad skill spectrum. Our accelerated program curriculum offers special emphasis on core competencies in real estate finance, enterprise management and product implementation, combined with frameworks for public policy partnerships and market research methodologies.

Globalization

Real estate investing and development has expanded internationally in response to the global spread of manufacturing, finance and telecommunications. Institutional real estate investors now seek opportunities in Asia, Europe and in Latin America.