Program at a Glance
- Program
- Master
- College(s)
- College of Business
- Department(s)
- Finance
This program has currently suspended admission.
The Professional Master of Science in Real Estate (PMRE) program is accredited by AACSB International. It was designed by the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate as a flagship graduate program that prepares students to pursue careers in commercial real estate brokerage and appraisal, real estate development, mortgage brokerage, institutional real estate investment management, capital markets, and asset management. Students receive Argus Software training providing eligibility to earn their ARGUS Software Certification (exam fees are included in the program). Students are eligible for the fast track to CCIM designation and credit towards MAI designation upon graduation. Graduates are also well prepared to sit for the Florida real estate brokerage and appraisal licenses.
- 20-month program offered in Downtown Orlando
- Limited class size, cohort program
- Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings
- Offered every other fall term
- Personal interview required for admission
Students advance through all courses together as a cohort using their professional experience as an important addition to the learning process. The program's 30-credit-hour curriculum combines a professional business core with courses in finance, accounting, and advanced coursework in real state.
This program is a professional program with a market rate tuition and is considered a part-time program. The tuition is the same for Florida residents and non-residents. Please visit www.business.ucf.edu/graduate-programs for more information.
Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
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
- Three recommendations
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