Opus College of Business

Master of Science Degree in Real Estate

Application & Admission

Our goal is to make the application process as simple as possible. If you have any questions about the application process or if would like application materials mailed to you, please contact us at msrealestate@stthomas.edu or 651-962-4289.


Who Should Apply

This specialized program incorporates academic challenges and professional relevance to give students an optimal professional education. The curriculum includes coursework in statistics, communication, Geographic Information Systems applications and exposure to multiple specialty areas of real estate practice. With the completion of a Masters Thesis, students obtain an in-depth understanding of an area reflecting their career and personal interests in real estate.

MS Degree in Real Estate students enroll
  • To build real estate careers
  • To gain a comprehensive understanding of real estate investment practices
  • To develop a specialty expertise in real estate
  • To acquire a competitive advantage
  • To make a career transitions
  • To learn the latest developments in real estate
  • To develop financial and quantitative decision making skills
  • To develop communication and presentation skills
  • To develop skills in GIS, ARGUS, and other real estate databases
  • To develop an ethical approach to real estate decision making
MS Degree in Real Estate students become
  • Mid and upper level managers
  • Firm owners and real estate entrepreneurs
  • Specialized professionals in brokerage and leasing
  • Developers
  • Non-profit and public sector real estate specialists
  • Consultants
  • Analysts
 

Admissions Deadlines

The Master of Science Degree in Real Estate has start dates each fall and spring. For priority consideration, application materials should be submitted by the stated deadline; applications submitted after the deadline will be considered only with advisor approval.

Priority deadline for fall applications is July 1.

Priority deadline for spring is December 1.

   

Attend an Information Session

A great way to get an in-depth look at the MS Degree in Real Estate is to attend one of our scheduled Information Sessions. Upcoming sessions are scheduled for the following dates and possibly more!

Wednesday, April 9
Wednesday, April 30

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Student Profile

Collaborative learning is an important element of the experience in the MS Degree in Real Estate Program. Students are developing real estate careers and also come from a variety of jobs, industries, experiences and educational backgrounds. They are likely to be working in: 

  • Real Estate Brokerage
  • Real Estate Development
  • Land Use Planning
  • Finance
  • Real Estate Securities
  • Leasing
  • HRA/Public Housing
  • Corporate Real Estate
  • Appraisal/Assessment
  • Property Management
  • Construction/Engineering
  • Facilities Management
  • Market Analysis