The George Washington University

Global MBA

Real Estate and Urban Development

The Real Estate and Urban Development field of concentration is designed to produce individuals with the analytical tools and applied problem solving skills they need to become effective real estate professionals. The creative problem solving approach taught in the program provides an acute awareness of the economic, political, and social concerns of the developer, the municipality, and the community. An MBA with a field of concentration in Real Estate and Urban Development provides a context for students to make complex decisions based on in-depth research, competitive market analysis, environmental sensitivity, and financial feasibility.

Required Coursework

  • FINA 240: Real Estate Development
  • FINA 241: Financing Real Estate Development
  • FINA 242: Problems in Real Estate Valuation

And choose One of the Following:

  • FINA 221: Financial Decision Making
  • FINA 245: Land Development Law
  • FINA 247: Urban Development Economics
  • FINA 248: Real Estate Development Cases

Suggested Electives

  • REUD majors may take electives in the Finance department.
  • EMGT 242: Construction Project Management
  • FINA 223: Investment Analysis
  • MGT 231: Project Management
  • ACCY 223: Cost & Budget Analysis
  • MKTG 243: Marketing Research
  • MGT 291: Entrepreneurship
  • MGT 293: New Venture Initiation
  • ACCY 291: Financial Statement Analysis
  • PAD 248: Financing State and Local Government

Possible Job Titles for MBAs in Real Estate and Urban Development

  • Real Estate Development Analyst
  • Leasing Broker
  • Director
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Commercial Investment Analyst
  • Loan Manager

A Selection of Companies Hiring MBAs in Real Estate and Urban Development

  • TIAA-CREF
  • Carr America
  • Northwest Mutual
  • National Association of Home Builders
  • National Capitol Planning Commission
  • National Association of Realtors
  • Federal Reserve Board
  • Mortgage Banking Association
  • Ernst & Young
  • Accenture
  • United Dominion Realty Trust
  • Bank of America
  • FannieMae
  • FreddieMac
  • Columbia Corporation