Program at a Glance
- Program
- Master
- College(s)
- College of Business
- Department(s)
- Finance
Gain an Edge in Property Markets and Transactions
The Professional Master of Science in Real Estate (PMSRE) is a flagship graduate program of the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate. Designed for working professionals, this 20-month program features a hybrid schedule and cohort format that prepares you for senior-level roles in commercial real estate and related industries.
Located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets, the PMSRE places you in the center of Orlando’s dynamic commercial real estate landscape. Through an applied, industry-driven curriculum and strong faculty connections, you’ll engage with top commercial real estate professionals and organizations across the region. Courses blend core business fundamentals with specialized real estate expertise and are taught by distinguished faculty who are both accomplished researchers and industry leaders. You’ll progress alongside the same cohort, leveraging your professional experience as a key part of the learning environment. Graduates leave the program equipped with highly practical, in-demand knowledge to accelerate career growth and advancement.
Highlights
Application Deadlines
- Early Fall
- March 1
- Fall
- July 1
Application deadlines subject to change, see the Graduate Studies website for up-to-date deadlines.
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Course Overview
Real Estate Markets & Institutions
Overview of the core real estate concepts, property fundamentals, and the role of various institutions in real estate transactions and operations.
Real Estate Market Analysis & Appraisal
An applied introduction to the major concepts, principles and methods used in appraising commercial real estate, performing market analysis, and basic economic analysis.
Real Estate Finance & Investment Analysis
Direct real estate investing in the apartment, office, industrial and retail sectors. Financing real estate transactions, real estate capital markets, and investment analysis.
Strategic Financial Management
Emphasis on the theory and analytical techniques associated with the major financial decisions of corporate management, including risk analysis, capital budgeting, short- and long-term financial management.
Real Estate Skills You'll Learn
- Highly applicable knowledge of real estate disciplines, enabling you to advance your career in a variety of organizations.
- Combine a professional business core with other areas such as accounting, finance, and advanced coursework in real estate.
- Gain a shared learning experience and access to an invaluable network of peers and professionals from a variety of industries and backgrounds.
Career Opportunities
- Real Estate Brokerage and Appraisal
- Real Estate Development
- Industry Analyst
- Mortgage Brokerage
- Capital Markets
- Asset Management
Admission Requirements
The real estate master’s degree at UCF accepts applications throughout the year with the program beginning in fall. Each cohort has a maximum of 24 students and meets face-to-face at the College of Business at UCF Downtown. Here, you’ll join some of Central Florida’s most talented professionals.
To apply, submit the general graduate admissions requirements, as well as the following items by the deadline:
- Official transcripts from each college/university attended
- Current resume
- Prepare a goal statement that answers the provided questions
- Two recommendations
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