Fast-Track Your Real Estate Career
UCF’s Professional Master of Science in Real Estate 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.
Program Highlights
- AACSB accreditation: UCF’s College of Business is AACSB-accredited, placing it in the top 5% of business schools globally
- Renowned faculty and industry experts: Led by highly-accomplished faculty who combine academic excellence with extensive industry experience
- Industry-focused curriculum: Courses emphasize real-world application, including valuation, market analysis, development and finance
- Professional designation advantages: Approved by the CCIM University Alliance with fast-track eligibility for the CCIM designation and credit towards MAI designation through the Appraisal Institute
- Argus software training: Includes instruction and certification eligibility with exam fees covered – a valuable tool for CRE financial modeling
- Professional memberships included: Complimentary student memberships to the Appraisal Institute and ICSC
Class Profile
![]() Profile: 33 Years Old 30% Female |
![]() GPA: 3.1 GPA |
![]() Work Exp: 10 Years |
![]() Undergrad Degrees: Business=54%, STEM=10% Social Sciences/Other=36% |
Who Should Apply
The UCF Professional MSRE provides the perfect foundation for a career with increasing responsibilities in various organizations and industries. The curriculum combines a professional business core with courses in accounting, finance, and advanced coursework in real estate. Graduates leave the program equipped with highly applicable knowledge of real estate disciplines, enabling them to advance their careers in a variety of organizations.
- Real Estate Brokerage and Appraisal
- Real Estate Development
- Industry Analyst
- Mortgage Brokerage
- Capital Markets
- Asset Management
Connecting Students to Industry
Orlando’s strong economy and ongoing growth place students at the heart of a dynamic commercial real estate market. Through the applied curriculum and the faculty connections, the program provides direct exposure to top professionals and leading organizations.
The program’s “industry hour’ brings top commercial real estate professionals directly into the classroom, giving students firsthand insights and real-world perspectives. These interactive session enhance learning by connecting theory with current market trends and networking opportunities.
Alumni Spotlight
“The UCF College of Business was a wonderful educational experience. Not only was the cohort a great networking experience with professionals in our industry, but we are provided the knowledge, tools, and resources for future business transactions and career advancement.”
Cassandra Guzman ’24
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Program Details
PROGRAM LENGTH & CURRICULUM
20 months
10 courses/30 credit hours
PROGRAM FORMAT
Cohort
Hybrid instruction
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Wednesday Evenings
6 to 9:50 p.m.
PROGRAM LOCATION
College of Business at UCF Downtown
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons
528 W. Livingston St.
Orlando, FL 32801