Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

Real Estate M.S.

The Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) provides students with the skills and knowledge required to start or advance a career in the commercial real estate industry. The curriculum is designed to develop forward-thinking real estate professionals with strong analytical and effective communication & leadership skills.

The core curriculum covers real estate fundamentals, and electives allow students to specialize in: Real Estate Investment & Finance, Real Estate Development, or Affordable Housing. Students have the option to obtain a graduate certificate in their respective specialization to signal their expertise to employers. Technological innovation, data analytics, and environmental & social impact in the context of real estate are emphasized throughout the curriculum.

The program places a heavy emphasis on experiential learning, applied projects, and opportunities to connect with the industry. It is designed for working professionals, and classes are offered in the afternoon and evening. Students may take courses on a part-time or full-time schedule. Part-time students can complete the program in 15 months, and full-time students can complete it in 11 months.

Requirements

Core Courses (36 credits)

RE 521Real Estate Finance I

4

RE 531Executive Perspectives on Real Estate

1

RE 534Leadership Skills for Real Estate

4

RE 538S/USP 538Real Estate Law I

3

RE 539/RE 539SReal Estate Valuation

4

RE 573Real Estate Economics & Market Analysis

4

USP 523Real Estate Development I

4

USP 612Community, Planning, and Ethics

4

Property Management Courses (Select One)

RE 532/RE 532SMultifamily Property Management

4

RE 533/RE 533SCommercial Property and Asset Management

4

Capstone Course (Select One)

RE 562Real Estate Development Workshop

4

USP 561Affordable Housing Development Workshop

4

Elective Courses (9 credits)

RE 522Real Estate Finance II

4

RE 523Real Estate Investment Analytics

4

Actg 511Financial Reporting

4

Fin 551Managerial Finance

4

Fin 575Impact Ventures

2

Fin 578Emerging Topics: FinTech

2

Mgmt 523SStorytelling and Impact Measurement for Social Innovation

4

USP 524Site Planning

3

USP 527Commercial District Revitalization

3

USP 554Planning and Housing Markets

3

USP 563Real Estate Construction

3

USP 567Urban Housing Policies

3

USP 568Oregon Land Use Law

3

USP 596Affordable Housing Finance

3

USP 624Development Project Design

3

Total Credit Hours: 45