Overview

The Real Estate M.Sc. at Roosevelt University provides a technical and finance-driven curriculum designed to advance your career in the competitive property sector. Students engage with industry-experienced faculty at the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate to master complex investment and development strategies. This programme is specifically tailored for professionals seeking to transition into leadership roles within the global property market.

Why Real Estate at Roosevelt University?

Studying at the Chicago campus places you in the heart of a major urban property hub, directly across from Grant Park. The university maintains prestigious partnerships with the Appraisal Institute and CCIM, allowing graduates to fast-track professional designations. Students benefit from an advisory board of industry luminaries, providing unparalleled networking opportunities and access to mentoring, internships, and professional development projects.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1050 per credit
National fee: USD 1050 per credit
Local fee: USD 1050 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on technical proficiency and analytical training. Modules may include:

Real Estate Finance and Investment
Public/Private Partnerships
Quantitative Methods
Real Estate Development

Careers with Real Estate

Graduates are prepared for high-level strategic roles across various sectors of the industry. Alumni from the programme currently hold positions such as asset managers, managing brokers, and directors of acquisitions and development. The technical nature of the degree supports long-term versatility in investment and property strategy. Graduates have secured employment with prominent organisations, including:

CBRE
JLL
Barings
Chicago Housing Authority
LendLease Development
Community Investment Corporation of Chicago

The programme also satisfies specific state licensure qualifications for those pursuing careers in property valuation and appraisal. By fulfilling requirements for the Institute of Real Estate Management’s Fast Track programme, graduates can quickly earn designations like the Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Real Estate Process

Real Estate Finance and Investments

Real Estate Development

Real Estate Marketing and Management

Design and Feasibility

Real Estate Valuation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application

$40 Application Fee

3.0 Undergraduate GPA

Resume/curriculum vitae

Letter of Intent outlining your personal and professional goals, why you are interested in this program, and how it will help you achieve your goals

English Language Proficiency: All international students and individuals who completed a degree program outside the United States are required to meet this requirement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15750 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15750 USD / year

≈ 15750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15750 USD / year

≈ 15750 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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