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THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM TITLE AND OVERVIEW
Jefferson's MS in Real Estate Development 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
Characteristics of the program include:
* It is offered in two flexible formats-on campus, or online low-residency.
* All courses are offered in the evenings to provide flexibility for working professionals.
* Students 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 Certifi cate
The RED Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit, four-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 2023-2024 is $1,480 per
credit and includes ULI membership,
programming, and most meals
during residency. Travel for residency
is not included in tuition. The
College of Architecture and the
Built Environment offers a variety
of ways for graduate students to
earn generous scholarships and
competitive assistantships. Tuition
information can be found at
//Jefferson.edu/Tuition.
1+1 Dual Degree: MS in Construction Management (MSCM) 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 on 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.
MBA with a Real Estate Development (RED) Concentration
The MBA with an RED concentration is a collaboration with Jefferson's Kanbar College of Design,
Engineering, and Commerce. The MBA prepares recent students to leverage challenges and
opportunities in a changing global business environment through integration, innovation, industrial
collaboration, and design thinking. The MBA program ranges from 30 to 46 credits, depending on
previous experience, and includes 12 credits in RED.
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 student body as of fall 2022
includes 50% women and 63% people of color, including 13% international students with an 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.
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