Business: Real Estate & Urban Land Economics MS

Master of Science in Business

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Is this program right for you?

With the accelerated, one-year MS in Business: Real Estate and Urban Land Economics from the Wisconsin School of Business, you’ll be prepared to handle the complexities of commercial real estate transactions — from finance, development and urban planning to valuation and brokerage — and enter the workforce sooner.

Tailor your learning to your professional goals and interests by selecting one or more areas of focus: Real Estate Core, Applied Real Estate Investment, and Private Equity Investment
Gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects in the community through the program’s applied learning opportunities
Connect with peers, staff, alumni, business leaders and world-renowned faculty who are focused, collaborative and engaged in every aspect of the student experience

Education that works for you

In just one year, build your job-ready skills in commercial real estate — from finance to urban economics and market analysis — at the top-ranked Wisconsin School of Business.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Business

Commitment

1 year

Tuition

$1700 per credit

Format

Accelerated

Face-to-face

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for Fall and Spring terms.

Offered by

Wisconsin School of Business

STEM opt eligible

International eligibility

Yes

Application deadlines

Fall 2025

Deadline: May 1, 2025

Fall 2026

Deadline: May 1, 2025

Spring 2026

Deadline: November 1, 2025

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What you’ll learn

Get ahead in today’s dynamic real estate industry with the Business: Real Estate & Urban Economics MS program. You’ll expand your understanding of urban economics and market trends while gaining expertise in Excel and ARGUS to help you make informed investment decisions.

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Excel and ARGUS modeling
Real estate finance and valuation
Urban economics
Commercial property development

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