The 4+1 BS in Architectural Studies and MS in Real Estate Development accelerated dual degree program allows students to build the strategic thinking, technical knowledge and leadership skills needed to guide projects from concept to completion.

Graduates are prepared to advance the future of cities with development practices grounded in innovation, community partnerships and long-term value creation.

Shaping the Developers of Tomorrow

Real estate developers are catalysts for change in the built environment. They identify opportunities, envision new possibilities for sites and communities, and lead multidisciplinary teams to transform ideas into meaningful places. This program is designed to help students excel in the financial insight, design and policy literacy, environmental responsibility and social awareness the profession demands. Today’s developers navigate complex market forces, public policy and community priorities, while ensuring projects are sustainable, equitable and economically sound.

Program Highlights

Combining the BS in Architectural Studies and MS in Real Estate Development into a five-year program provides an efficient transition from undergraduate study to an advanced professional degree and is designed to help students lead the future of development.

How this dual degree pathway works:

  • Students enrolled in the pre-professional BS in Architectural Studies program may achieve professional credentials by enrolling in this 4+1 accelerated dual degree option
  • Undergraduate Architectural Studies students may pursue a 24-credit concentration in Real Estate Development, consisting of four graduate Real Estate Development courses and four undergraduate Business courses
  • Students can complete a maximum of 12 credits of foundational coursework through sub-matriculation into the MS Real Estate Development program, achieving advanced standing while completing the BS
  • Students can complete their MS in just one additional year of full-time study after earning their BS

Curriculum

Years 1-4

Undergraduate curriculum follows the BS in Architectural Studies curriculum.

Year 5

Year 5 includes the MS in Real Estate Development curriculum:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Principles of Management
  • Financial Management
  • Architectural Studies Capstone
  • Sustainable Real Estate Development Process
  • Real Estate Finance & Investment
  • Case Study: Urban Revitalization, Adaptive Reuse & Historic Neighborhoods
  • *Choose one of the following:
    • Case Study: Mixed-Income, Commercial & Health Care Facilities
    • Case Study: Sustainable Affordable Housing

Plus 25 remaining credits from the MS in Real Estate Development curriculum.