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REAL ESTATE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

The Real Estate and Urban Development field of concentration is designed to produce individuals with the analytical tools and applied problem solving skills they need to become effective real estate professionals. The creative problem solving approach taught in the program provides an acute awareness of the economic, political, and social concerns of the developer, the municipality, and the community. An MBA with a field of concentration in Real Estate and Urban Development provides a context for students to make complex decisions based on in-depth research, competitive market analysis, environmental sensitivity, and financial feasibility.

Required Coursework
FINA 240: Real Estate Development
FINA 241: Financing Real Estate Development
FINA 242: Problems in Real Estate Valuation
And choose One of the Following:
FINA 221: Financial Decision Making
FINA 245: Land Development Law
FINA 247: Urban Development Economics
FINA 248: Real Estate Development Cases

Suggested Electives
REUD majors may take electives in the Finance department.
EMGT 242: Construction Project Management
FINA 223: Investment Analysis
MGT 231: Project Management
ACCY 223: Cost & Budget Analysis
MKTG 243: Marketing Research
MGT 291: Entrepreneurship
MGT 293: New Venture Initiation
ACCY 291: Financial Statement Analysis
PAD 248: Financing State and Local Government

Faculty Advisor:

Dr. Richard Green - Lisner Hall 440E (202) 994-2377

Possible Job Titles for MBAs in Real Estate and Urban Development
Real Estate Development Analyst
Leasing Broker
Director
Senior Project Manager
Financial Analyst
Commercial Investment Analyst
Loan Manager

A Selection of Companies Hiring MBAs in Real Estate and Urban Development
TIAA-CREF
Carr America
Northwest Mutual
National Association of Home Builders
National Capitol Planning Commission
National Association of Realtors
Federal Reserve Board
Mortgage Banking Association
Ernst & Young
Accenture
United Dominion Realty Trust
Bank of America
FannieMae
FreddieMac
Columbia Corporation

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