Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED)

Choose Your Program Format

  • Hybrid: Education that combines the convenience of online learning with the traditional classroom setting at Lincoln Center NYC | Full time or part time | Fall and Spring entry
  • 100% in-person: Complete the program on-site at Lincoln Center NYC | Full time or part time | Fall and Spring entry
  • 100% online: Complete the program through the convenience of online courses | Full time or part time | Fall and Spring entry

Program Highlights 

  • World-class faculty
  • Small class sizes
  • NYC-based with a global application
  • Includes site visits to major development projects in New York City
  • Mentorship Program and other professional networking opportunities
  • MSRED-Advanced Certificate credential options
  • REI Alumni | Forever Fordham Graduate Course Audit privileges upon graduation
  • Rolling admissions 
  • GMAT/GRE waived 

Credits and Tuition 

  • 36 credits
  • Tuition Cost: $1,610 per credit   

Master of Science in Real Estate Development Curriculum

Curriculum Highlights 

  • Core curriculum addresses the most important elements of real estate development legal issues, economics, market analysis, finance, construction methods and materials, pre-construction planning and design, entitlements, zoning, investment analysis, and feasibility analysis. (27 credits)
  • Elective program allows students to immerse themselves in specialized topics of their choice (6 credits)
  • Capstone project offers students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a real-world setting using professional-quality practices (3 credits)

For a full list of curriculum and requirements for the MSRED program, visit the academic bulletin.

Tuition, Fees and Transfer Policies 

  • Up to 6 credits may be transferred from an accredited MS in Real Estate Development program (subject to the REI Director’s approval).
  • Up to 9 additional credits may be waived if the coursework matches exactly with our MSRED.  However, this will not reduce the number of credits needed to graduate. Students may elect to take different MSRED courses in their place, but the total number of credits needed to graduate will not be reduced. All transfers are subject to approval.
  •  If you wish to apply as a non-matriculated student, simply check off "non-degree" on the MSRED application. You may take up to 6 graduate credits as a non-matriculated student.

For more information, call 212-636-7626 or email [email protected].