Curriculum

The Cox School of Business MSRE coursework was crafted by award-winning real estate academics and industry-savvy practitioners, ensuring it's academically rigorous and its caliber is unmatched

Overview of the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Cox Master of Science in Real Estate

The Cox School of Business MSRE curriculum was crafted by industry-savvy practitioners to ensure program graduates are fully prepared for a successful career in real estate. The coursework was crafted by award-winning real estate academics and industry-savvy practitioners, ensuring it's academically rigorous and its caliber is unmatched. The program’s core curriculum provides:

  • A comprehensive understanding of the industry’s foundational concepts, including finance, economics, law, and risk management
  • Intensive training in industry software programs like Argus and Excel
  • Practical experience through an internship or Capstone project
  • A complement of business courses designed to strengthen your ability to navigate corporate environments and complex business relationships

Students who complete the program will be well-prepared for careers in Real Estate Investment Management, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Brokerage, and roles in the Real Estate Capital Markets.

The MSRE is offered in Full-Time and Part-Time formats, which require 31 credit hours to complete if no prerequisite hours are necessary. The Full-Time degree can be earned in nine months, in four seven-week modules across two semesters (two modules per semester).

The Part-Time degree can be earned in 18 months, in eight seven-week modules across four semesters (two modules per semester). There is no difference in the course curriculum, but students enrolled in the Part-Time program will take evening courses with a lighter course load per module than students in the Full-Time program. Part-time students will have one daytime course on Fridays during their fall semester of their second year in the program.

Students entering the program from other areas of expertise may need to complete prerequisite courses in Managerial Finance and Financial Accounting I, before starting core coursework in the fall. These classes represent an additional 2-4 credit hours (determined in admissions evaluation). All prerequisites will be offered during the summer semester preceding fall entry. Your Admissions Advisor will be able to help you determine whether these courses are necessary based on your undergraduate coursework and relevant work experience.

MSRE Courses/Curriculum

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN REAL ESTATE
Total Credit Hours: 31
Total Credit Hours (with background courses): 35

This is a representative curriculum for this program. Please consult with Admissions or your Enrollment Advisor for the most updated version.

Module A Courses

  • Real Estate Investment
  • Managing Your Career
  • Managerial Statistics
  • Business Communications
  • Applied Real Estate Practice
  • Real Estate Financial Modeling (Argus)
  • Real Estate Financial Modeling (Excel)

Module B Courses

  • Real Estate Investment -- continued
  • Real Estate Analysis and Strategy
  • Real Estate Transactions and Due Diligence
  • Real Estate Financial Modeling (Argus) -- continued
  • Real Estate Financial Modeling (Excel) -- continued
  • Applied Real Estate Practice -- continued

Module A Courses

  • Real Estate Development
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Asset Management
  • Internship or Capstone

Module B Courses

  • Real Estate Development -- continued
  • Real Estate Capital Markets
  • Master Negotiation
  • Internship or Capstone -- continued
  • Capital Sourcing and Structure

Credit Hours Summary

  • 3 credit hours of Management courses
  • 2 credit hours of Statistics - MAST 6201 is a required course worth 2 credits
  • 24 credit hours of Real Estate courses
  • 2 credit hours of Master Negotiation
  • 31 credit hours total for Cox MSRE degree

Credit Hours Summary with Background Courses

  • 2 credit hours of Finance
  • 2 credit hours of Accounting
  • 3 credit hours of Management courses
  • 2 credit hours of Statistics - MAST 6201 is a required course worth 2 credits
  • 24 credit hours of Real Estate courses
  • 2 credit hours of Master Negotiation
  • 35 credit hours total for Cox MSRE degree

(Curriculum subject to change. See .)

Beyond The Classroom

The best way to gain leadership experience and confidence is by connecting with people in leadership positions and immersing yourself in real world business environments. At ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Cox, we bring opportunities for hands-on experience to life outside the classroom setting, tapping our strong ties with business leaders in Dallas and beyond.

Highlight: The Folsom Institute of Real Estate

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Students will also benefit from training and networking opportunities via the acclaimed Folsom Institute for Real Estate. Led by a Board of over two hundred influential and highly-engaged real estate leaders and eleven Corporate Partners from across the U.S., the Folsom Institute has propelled ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Cox students into successful real estate careers for almost forty years.

The Robert and Margaret Folsom Institute for Real Estate is a research center dedicated to preparing the next generation of real estate leaders. In addition to its large and highly-engaged Board and Corporate Partners, the Institute provides scholarships, internships, mentor events, speaker series, industry treks, case study competitions, technical training in industry software, and job placement support.

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Faculty: Learn from the Best

The MSRE is an immersive experience at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Cox. We teach skills, but we connect you with faculty who are consulting for Fortune 500s, who are continuing to research and publish, and even remain entrepreneurial. Class sizes are smaller, events are offered weekly between students and local business leaders, and networking with professionals who will invest in you and your success.

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Meet the Faculty

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James Ray

Adjunct Professor of Real Estate

James Ray is a portfolio manager at MetLife Investment Management, where he oversees a $390M development fund focused on single-family rentals. Prior to moving into portfolio management, James invested more than $1 billion (with a focus on development) on behalf of MetLife and its clients across varying product types and metropolitan areas. He is a member of ULI, ICSC and The Real Estate Council of Dallas and has served on multiple boards and steering committees.

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Rick Perdue

Adjunct Professor of Real Estate

Rick Perdue serves as President of Rosewood Property Company, bringing with him more than 25 years of real estate experience. With this expertise, he guides the firm’s strategic vision and oversees the various asset classes, including office, retail, multifamily, self-storage and industrial. Throughout his career, Mr. Perdue has managed the development, acquisition, and disposition of several million square feet of real estate.

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Wally Boudry

MSRE Program Director, Clinical Professor of Real Estate

Wally Boudry is the Clara R. and Leo F. Corrigan, Sr. Endowed Chair and Clinical Professor of Real Estate. An award winning teacher and researcher, his research expertise is in real estate capital markets, with a focus on real estate investment trusts (REITs). His recent publications have examined REITs' pricing efficiency, diversification benefits, repurchase decisions, dividend payout policy, and security issuance decisions.