Graduate Degrees in Real Estate

With a master’s in real estate from CU Boulder, you’ll learn foundational knowledge and data-driven insights to gain an edge in a rapidly advancing field. Analyze and solve real estate case studies in the classroom, and gain tech skills through software certifications and advanced boot camps at the CU Real Estate Center.

The real estate program at the Leeds School of Business is unlike any in the nation in its commitment to student development and career placement. Over 90% of all graduates from CU Boulder's real estate program have landed full-time real estate jobs within 90 days of graduation.

Get exposure to national and international real estate markets. The CU Real Estate Center hosts treks to allow you to explore career opportunities around the country.

Work directly with world-class faculty and a community of more than 300 industry leaders who are reimagining the global landscape.  

Experience hands-on learning. The program incorporates co-curricular opportunities such as national case competitions to enhance your understanding of the curriculum.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Real Estate


Master of Science in Real Estate

  • Can be completed in 9 months by full-time students
  • Can be completed over 2 years by working professionals
  • Track offerings in development management and asset management
GRE/GMAT Requirements
  • None
Application Deadlines
  • May 29, 2023, for international applicants
  • July 3, 2023, for U.S applicants

   For program details, review the course catalog for the MS in real estate.

Research Areas

  • Commercial property capital expenditure decisions
  • Constructing price indices for illiquid assets
  • Modeling spatial and temporal variations in house prices

Learn More About Research Areas at CU Boulder

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.  

Explore ways to connect with other graduate students on campus, online and off campus, locally and internationally.

Learn about our commitment to ensuring our graduate education is accessible and welcoming for all students.

Find resources with contact and location information for a broad range of services.

Attend regular, graduate-specific workshops and seminars to hone practical and professional skills before entering the job market.

Connect with an established graduate peer mentor who serves as your guide through the graduate student experience.

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