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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
PROGRAM TITLE AND OVERVIEW
Master of Real Estate Development +
Urbanism (MRED+U)
PROGRAM CONTACT
INFORMATION
CHARLES BOHL, PH.D.
Director
cbohl@miami.edu
305-284-4420
NATALIE BIXBY
Manager
nbixby@miami.edu
305-284-4420
NICOLE HEJAZI
Graduate Adviser
nhejazi@miami.edu
305-284-3060
For more information, visit
our website: miami.edu/mredu
Follow us on social media
@umiamimredu
The Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism
is an immersive one-year interdisciplinary graduate
program that blends the fundamentals of real estate
development with livable community design. The
curriculum draws on the strengths of the University
of Miami's Schools of Architecture, Business,
Engineering, and Law, combining coursework and case
study projects in real estate development, finance,
market analysis, construction, architecture, urban
design, law, and entrepreneurship. The MRED+U
faculty includes distinguished academic leaders and
seasoned real estate professionals. The curriculum
is relentlessly updated, keeping pace with the fastmoving
trends and opportunities in every real estate
sector including property tech, where multiple alumni
have launched successful innovative firms.
Students are immersed in one of the world's most
dynamic real estate markets through a rigorous
curriculum enriched by a wide range of events and
initiatives, including speaker series, study tours,
the annual Real Estate Impact Conference, research
initiatives, and networking events. The prestigious
MRED+U Advisory Board connects students with
60 industry leaders who are directly engaged in the
program as lecturers, mentors, and advisers, providing
access to dozens of cutting-edge projects from
every real estate sector, as well as to internship and
employment opportunities.
ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES
For current tuition and fees,
please refer to the Office of
Student Account Services website:
https://osas.miami.edu/.
The MRED+U program offers
competitive tuition scholarships to
full-time students admitted to the
MRED+U program. Scholarships vary
in amount and are awarded based on
the qualifications of applicants and
the recommendations of the MRED+U
Admissions Committee. Priority will
be given to applications received
before the December 1 deadline.
All full-time students are also eligible for
Graduate Assistantships, which provide
experience in the form of teaching
assistantships, research initiatives,
publications, or other program activities.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
* Full-time Fall Start-11 months, 3 semesters,
36 credits
* Part-time (Fall or Spring) Start-1.5-2 years,
36 credits
* Dual-Degree and Certificate Options: Architecture,
Urban Design, Construction Management
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
* Completed application form with an application fee.
* A letter or statement expressing your interest in the
program and reasons for applying.
* A bachelor of arts or equivalent degree with a 3.0
cumulative grade point average. Official transcripts
of all college and university courses taken.
* Two letters of recommendation (at least one
academic and one professional).
* Current résumé.
* International students are required to submit a
TOEFL score of a minimum of 80 or IELTS of 6.5.
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
On average, 74% of incoming MRED+U students are
from the United States, with the remaining 26% from
South America, Asia, and Europe. Approximately 33%
of our students and alumni are women.
MRED+U students come from a variety of educational
and professional backgrounds, including business,
finance, law, architecture, planning, and related fields.
All have a keen interest in real estate development
and the challenges and opportunities for creating
livable communities.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM/CAMPUS DETAILS
The MRED+U Program is based in the School of
Architecture on the beautiful University of Miami campus
in Coral Gables, celebrated as " the City Beautiful. "
The MRED+U Mentorship Program provides students
with a one-on-one advisory relationship and dialogue
with senior industry professionals.
The MRED+U Internship Program provides students
with opportunities to explore different areas of the
real estate industry while gaining valuable, practical
experience. With the active support of the MRED+U
Advisory Board, the internship program provides a
high-quality, structured experience for students.
MRED+U students are presented with an extensive range
of opportunities to participate in major conferences,
events, and networking opportunities made possible
through the MRED+U Advisory Board. Students have
the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Advisory Board
members, their colleagues, and our extensive network
of alumni through office and site visits, in-class lectures,
and the MRED+U Lecture Series.
MRED+U Program alumni benefit from an excellent
placement record upon graduating with support from
a dedicated professional staff member who works
with the Program Director, Advisory Board members,
and other leading real estate industry firms to identify
career opportunities for our graduates and alumni.
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