Upgrade your Master’s Degree with a Real Estate Concentration
The Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas offers an online Real Estate Investment Management Concentration for students pursuing a master’s degree or MBA. Our exceptional Real Estate program provides students with the practical skills and critical expertise to become skilled decision-makers in the real estate industry. Strengthen your master’s degree or MBA with a Real Estate Investment Management Concentration and become a job candidate who has a special aptitude in real estate.
Core Required Courses for the Graduate or MBA Real Estate Concentration
REAL/FIN 6321 Introduction to Real Estate
REAL/FIN 6323 Real Estate Market Analysis and Investment
REAL/FIN 6322 Real Estate Finance and Investment
REAL/FIN 6326 Advance Real Estate Law Practices
Why should I get a Real Estate Concentration with my Master’s or MBA Degree at UT Dallas?
The DFW metroplex is home to a vibrant community of real estate companies seeking remarkable talent like yours
Impress real estate industry employers and launch into a successful career with a concentration that emphasizes finance, technology, and practical skills relevant to your interest in real estate. Our program provides a solid foundation for you to succeed in a dynamic and ever-evolving real estate market. The strength of our program comes from our faculty’s dedicated collaborations with industry leaders. We have created an integrated curriculum that offers up-to-date information and hands-on experience with leading technology used in real estate such as Argus™, CoStar and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze real estate investments. Students in our courses learn how to perform cash-flow modeling, valuation and investment analysis in programs like Excel.
Outshine your Competition by joining the Real Estate Club at UT Dallas
The Real Estate Club at UTD Weitzman Institute for Real Estate
UT Dallas is centrally located in the DFW metroplex near a multitude of powerhouse real estate companies. Real estate industry association members and professionals are integrated into both our curriculum and the Weitzman Institute for Real Estate Club at UTD.
Engage in meaningful activities and events like career panels, lunch-and-learns, case competitions, industry conferences, the ARGUS workshop and the Weitzman Executive Speaker Series. Through the Real Estate Club at UT Dallas, you can network with alumni and real estate professionals while making friends with other students and elevating your real estate résumé.
What career can I pursue with a Real Estate Concentration?
One in six jobs in the United States is in real estate, and rewarding career opportunities are right around the corner
Students who add a Real Estate Concentration to their Master’s or MBA degree at UT Dallas can choose from a variety of career paths and often attain roles such as:
- Financial analyst
- Investment sales
- Mortgage brokerage
- Leasing agent
- Property administrator
- Appraiser
- Investment analyst
- Asset manager
- Developer
- Loan-portfolio administrator
- Facilities manager
- Real estate credit underwriter
Professional Certifications for Real Estate Students
UT Dallas Herbert D. Weitzman Institute for Real Estate serves as a platform for pursuit of many of the designations within the real estate industry, including the CCIM designation (Certified Commercial Investment Member). For more than 50 years, the CCIM designation remains the gold standard for commercial real estate professionals. CCIMs complete a rigorous program of advanced coursework and training in financial and market analysis and demonstrate extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry. With a UTD Real Estate Investment Management Concentration students are well on their way to meeting the educational requirements to sit for the examination for the CCIM designation.
Other industry association designations include the Institute of Real Estate Management’s Certified Property Manager (CPM) and Building Owners Management Association’s Real Property Administrator.
Student Testimonials
Giovanny Martinez
After completing my military service, moving in to a new state, and transitioning from a Marine Corps lifestyle to a university student, I was careful to choose a university program that would best equip me for the rapidly-changing business environment within the real estate industry. I decided The Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas Real Estate program was uniquely positioned to provide a solid foundation for a top career in this industry. Read More
Van (Lynda) Ong
For several years, I was a working professional in the real estate industry with experience in appraisal, title, and mortgage. When I decided to go back to school, The University of Texas at Dallas was my first choice. What made it even more gratifying in choosing UTD, was when I discovered that they had a great Real Estate Program. Read More
Shiv Patel
The first day I entered the Jindal School of Management, I had no idea what to expect. Coming in as a transfer from The University of Texas at Austin during my sophomore year, it was rather discouraging, at first. I reminisce those times where I was fixed on going to class and going back home. Nothing more, nothing less, but consciously knew that mentality had to change. Read More
Crystal Moreno-Rivero
As a graduate student and Industry Association Liaison of the UTD Real Estate Club, I actively participated in impactful events, connecting with peers and industry leaders. This engagement broadened my perspective, fostering lasting connections that significantly contributed to my growth in the real estate industry. Read More
Real Estate Employers Seeking Graduate Students
Real Estate Employers Seeking Graduate Students
Employers are encourage to review the UTD resume book candidates seeking internships and permanent job opportunities. Our program provides local real estate businesses with exceptional value by offering talent and resources to assist with projects. Your firm can join a tight-knit community that support UT Dallas. Please contact the Career Management Center for more information and to post job opportunities.
Hire a UT Dallas graduate
Real estate companies in partnership with UT Dallas can participate in career fairs, can set up campus interviews and get assistance in screening candidates. Allow us to help make your hiring process as easy as possible. Please contact the Career Management Center for more information or visit their website.
Mentor a real estate student
As a professional in real estate, you have firsthand expertise that our students and faculty value. Get involved with the real estate program at UT Dallas by setting up an informal mentorship arrangement. This low-level commitment allows you to share stories and advice with a student considering real estate as a career path. Nurturing the next generation of leaders in real estate can be a rewarding opportunity for you.
The Real Estate program has been designed to provide the maximum amount of flexibility for graduate or MBA students. With this special program, students can design their course structure to match their goals. Finance, accounting, marketing and other objectives can be met while pursuing a deeper understanding of real estate.
We have courses designed to meet your needs and bring you into the exciting world of real estate. Please join us.
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