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THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM TITLE AND OVERVIEW
Jefferson's MSRED program demonstrates that real estate development demands a quadruple bottom
line-people, planet, profit, and placemaking. Taught by professionals working in the industry,
students gain financial acumen coupled with purpose, which is what actually drives value.
PROGRAM CONTACT
INFORMATION
Howard Ways
Associate Professor & Program Director
Howard.Ways@jefferson.edu
Jefferson.edu/MSRealEstate
Office of Admissions
enroll@jefferson.edu
215-951-2800
* Offered in two flexible formats-on campus, or online low-residency.
* All courses are offered in the evenings to provide flexibility for working professionals.
* Participate in a two- to four-day residency each semester in Philadelphia or another city to network
with industry professionals and other students.
Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED)
The MSRED program is designed as a 37-credit, 12-course curriculum that can be completed
on a full-time or part-time basis in 1½ to 2½ years, depending on the course load taken by each
student. Students can enroll for a fall or spring semester start. All students complete a self-driven,
comprehensive Capstone Project under the mentorship of faculty and a professional adviser.
Real Estate Development Graduate Certificate
The RED Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit, 4-course program for professionals working in the built
environment industry who would like to update their knowledge of new and emerging techniques
and concepts. Students have the option of designing their own curriculum or they can follow the
suggested model.
ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES
Tuition for 2022-2023 is $1,432
per credit and includes ULI
membership, programming, and
most meals during residency. Travel
for residency is not included tuition.
The College of Architecture and the
Built Environment offers a variety
of ways for graduate students to
earn scholarships and competitive
assistantships. Tuition information
can be found at Jefferson.edu/Tuition.
1+1 Dual Degree: MS in Construction Management and MSRED
The 1+1 MSCM/MSRED is intended for students who wish to pursue a distinct graduate degree in
both Construction Management and Real Estate Development by capitalizing upon coursework shared
by both programs. Students may complete both programs in 61 credits, instead of the 73 credits
required if the programs were pursued separately.
Innovation MBA (iMBA) with a Real Estate Development Concentration
The iMBA with a RED Concentration is a collaboration with Jefferson's Kanbar College of Design,
Engineering and Commerce. The iMBA prepares recent students to leverage challenges and
opportunities in a changing global business environment through integration, innovation, industrial
collaboration and design thinking. The iMBA program ranges from 30 to 46 credits, depending on
previous experience, and includes 12 credits in Real Estate Development.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
* All official undergraduate transcripts
* Résumé
* Personal statement
* Two letters of recommendation
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
The diverse student body includes backgrounds in architecture, interior design, finance, accounting,
and unrelated disciplines. Prior real estate experience is not required. The current student body as of
Fall 2022 includes 50% women and 63% people of color, including 13% international students with
the age range of 22 to 61.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM/CAMPUS DETAILS
The MSRED program is housed within the College of Architecture and the Built Environment
at Thomas Jefferson University. Jefferson is educating the next generation of design and
construction professionals to create an equitable and sustainable future.
The College of Architecture and the Built Environment is proud to offer free courses for those
interested in experiencing one of our graduate-level courses, furthering their own path of education,
or who just want a refresher. For more information, visit Jefferson.edu/CABEfreecourse.
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