Career Development
The CRE offers a wide range of career development resources to support MSRED students and alumnae/i in pursuing careers across both academia and industry
The following resources serve as key touch-points for students seeking additional career development support while at the Center.
Internships
Summer internship opportunities provide valuable hands-on experience that complements academic learning and helps bridge the gap between theory and practice. These internships allow students to apply their specialized knowledge in real-world settings, build professional networks, and explore potential career paths. In addition to gaining practical skills, students often receive guidance from industry professionals, which can be instrumental in shaping their future careers.
See below for a sample list of companies where our students have recently secured positions:
- Link Logistics Real Estate, New York, NY
- CBRE, Boston, MA
- Constellation Real Estate, LLC, Coral Gables, FL
- Hilco Redevelopment, LLC, Boston, MA
- RMR Group, Newton MA
- Rose Companies Employer LLC, New York, NY
- Norgres Bank Investment Management, New York, NY
- Winn Development, Boston, MA
- German RE Advisory, Frankfurt, Germany
- Bayview Asset Management, Geneva, Switzerland
- Hines, Washington, DC
Micro-Internship
A short term, full-time work assignment for current students during the month January (IAP) each year.
Employer-in-Residence
A campus-based corporate presence for employment recruitment, info sharing and project presentations.
Networking
Scheduled professional events planned throughout the school year.
- Thought Leader Lecture Series
- Lunch N’ Learns
- Resume & Networking Workshops
- Guest Lecturers
- MIT Career Days
CRE Job Board
Exclusively available to MSRED students as applicants and to employers for sharing job opportunities.
Real Estate Careers & Compensation Survey
Annual real estate careers and compensation survey results produced by CEL & Associates, Inc.
MSRED Resume Book
A shared resource and recruitment document designed to enhance the professional visibility and opportunities of students progressing through the degree program.
CRE Mentorship Program
This program connects incoming MSRED students with alumni to support their professional growth and deepen their understanding of the real estate industry.
Hear from Dave Paladino ’00 and Charlie Hope ’19 as they share their experiences with the program.”
Real Estate Exchange (REEX) Jumpstart Program
A two-week residential learning program to expose the next generation of African American and Latino professionals to the world of commercial real estate development, created by the Real Estate Executive Council. Interested? Learn more at REEXprograms.org.
Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD)
MIT Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) is MIT’s hub for career advising, distinguished fellowships advising, advising, and professional development support. They work across the Institute to connect students, postdocs, and alumni with resources and support that empower them to build a rewarding career that makes a difference in the world.
MIT Office of Experiential Learning
Earn money or academic credit while you work on challenging and meaningful hands-on projects. Whether during the summer or the academic year, experiential learning opportunities (or ELOs, for short) connect you to important, real-world projects in MIT research labs, maker spaces, PK12 schools, start-ups, nonprofits, and global industries. Visit ELO.mit.edu to learn more.
MIT Alumni Advisors Hub
MIT Alumni can offer valuable and insightful guidance on launching careers, next moves, or navigating career changes. Visit the HUB to learn more.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the MIT Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) program pursue impactful careers around the world, shaping the built environment across sectors and markets. Our recent graduates have gone on to leadership and analytical roles in firms such as Tishman Speyer, BXP, Greystar, and JLL—advancing projects and investments from Boston and New York to London, Seoul, and Beijing. Others found and lead their own companies, applying entrepreneurial vision to address current and emerging challenges in the industry. Below is a sample list of where our graduates have landed in the last 5 years:
B+P Development, NYC
Boston Planning + Development, Boston
BXP, Boston & NYC
Casas Krea, Miami
Citi Commercial RE Investments, NYC
Collab, San Francisco
Crland, China Resources, Beijing
Greenberg Gibbons Commercial, Charlotte NC
Greystar, San Francisco
Grosvenor, Washington, D.C.
Houlihan Lokey, Los Angeles
Intersection, San Diego
JLL, Mexico City
King County Housing Authority, Seattle
Lee & Ko, Seoul
Mondev Condos Urbains, Montreal
Societe Generale, Frankfurt
TA Realty, Boston
The Congress Group, Nashville
Tishman Speyer, Boston
Willow Capital, London
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