Education
Evolving from Traditional Real Estate Practice
Our curriculum and programs have been adapted to meet new industry needs, which are more interdisciplinary, data-driven, and performance measured while involving ever larger, city-scale projects composed of hybrid real estate products.
Degree Programs

Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED)
Our multidisciplinary master’s program investigates every field that impacts the real estate industry and is built on three intellectual pillars: Finance and Economics; Design and Development; Sustainability and Technology.

A Ph.D. with Real Estate Focus
Pursue a Ph.D. in Real Estate through our association with the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP). After being accepted and completing basic DUSP program requirements, students can focus on real estate studies through courses offered by MIT/MSRED faculty.
Professional Education

MIT/CRE & MIT Sloan Executive Education Program
Shaping the Future of Real Estate offers senior executives, real estate professionals, and innovators a chance to rethink their approach to space—not just as an asset, but as a catalyst for performance, equity, and growth. The program integrates insights from management, urban planning, technology, and design to help leaders align their real estate strategies with emerging business needs.

Online Short Courses
In flexible 6-8 week modules – gain the competencies that will enable you to have an immediate and lasting impact on your professional future with online courses from MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P).

MIT/Maastricht Global Leaders Program
MIT Center for Real Estate and the University of Maastricht have partnered to offer the pioneering Global Leaders Program in Real Estate. This is a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals who aim to build their skills and knowledge and develop into a global leader in the real estate industry. The program consists of courses taught over several week-long sessions on two continents.
“The environment was so engaging. Our group was from a variety of real estate backgrounds, which provided opportunities to discuss different sectors, geographic locations, and perspectives. I certainly benefited from that.”
Karnig O., Director of Facilities & Capital Projects, Commonwealth of Massachusetts – pROFESSIONAL program attendee