Combined Bachelor's / Masters Program in Real Estate and the Built Environment and the Master of Real Estate Development
The School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation now offers a combined undergraduate and graduate program in a 4+1 format by allowing students in the undergraduate Real Estate in Built Environment (REBE) major to take up to 3 courses during their senior year to accelerate and enhance a year that would follow as an Master in Real Estate Development (MRED) graduate student. For students without an undergraduate degree in real estate or a closely related field, the MRED degree typically takes 18-24 months to complete, depending on whether students take summer and winter term courses. The combined program will allow students enrolled in the REBE major to undertake the MRED in 12 months with taking summer and winter courses.
WHY 4+1 ?
Specialized Degree Programs: Acquire in-depth knowledge and practical skills from a top-tier real estate development program. Develop expertise in areas like construction management, materials and methods, and negotiations, setting you up for leadership roles in the industry.
Cost Savings on Tuition: Take up to 9 graduate-level credits during your undergraduate studies at undergraduate tuition rates.
Accelerated Degree Completion: Finish both your undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years.
Enhanced Career Prospects: Stand out in the job market with an advanced degree in real estate development. The program's robust curriculum and industry connections give you a competitive edge in fields such as development, construction management, and real estate finance.
Application Process
Current REBE Major students:
- Indicate interest to your advisor during your junior year.
- Meet with the Assistant Director of the program to get clearance.
- Obtain a letter of acceptance from the Assistant Director in your junior year.
- Prior to starting your senior year, apply to the Master of the Real Estate Development (MRED) through the graduate school portal.
**The Graduate School makes all final decisions on admission to the MRED program. Acceptance to the Combined Program does not guarantee admission to the Graduate School.
Contact Information
Tanya Bansal
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Real Estate Development
tbansal@umd.edu