MBA in Real Estate:
Master Investment and Development Strategy
Real estate is one of the most dynamic sectors in the global economy—requiring leaders who can navigate investment, finance, urban policy and development strategy. An MBA with a Real Estate concentration equips students with the skills to succeed in this fast-paced, high-reward field.
At Yeshiva University's Sy Syms School of Business, students gain a powerful foundation in business and real estate finance, along with direct access to New York City: one of the world's most competitive property markets.
Position Yourself for High-Stakes Real Estate Leadership
A real estate-focused MBA prepares you to manage complex deals, assess risk and lead development projects that reshape communities. You'll master the art of evaluating investment opportunities, forecasting property trends and understanding the legal and financial structures that govern global real estate markets.
The program helps you build deep real estate expertise while developing strategic business skills in leadership, operations and analytics. This combination creates professionals who can think like investors, negotiate like dealmakers and execute like seasoned developers.
You’ll graduate positioned for influential roles such as real estate analyst, development associate, asset manager and acquisitions manager—careers in which real estate expertise translates into substantial financial rewards and market influence.
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Are you ready to accelerate your career or take on a new challenge with a master’s degree? Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business offers the innovative Customized Online MBA program designed for busy professionals.
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Command the Expertise That Drives Multi-Million Dollar Decisions
Real estate touches every sector—from residential and commercial construction to retail, healthcare and tech infrastructure. Business leaders with real estate expertise become vital players in portfolio management, location strategy and capital allocation decisions.
With global investment trends shifting and urban redevelopment accelerating, organizations need professionals who understand the intersection of finance, policy and planning. Develop the analytical tools to evaluate complex deals, the market fluency to spot emerging opportunities and the leadership mindset to execute ambitious projects.
This expertise proves especially valuable in private equity, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and large development firms where understanding market dynamics can mean the difference between exceptional returns and costly mistakes.
The Real Estate MBA Program: Master Advanced Strategy and Finance
Build Legal and Regulatory Expertise
Navigate Advanced Real Estate Finance
Lead Urban Development and Planning Initiatives
Champion Sustainable Development Practices
New York City serves as your immersive classroom. Visit active development sites, network with real estate executives and attend industry panels featuring alumni and industry partners who shape the market daily.
Transform Your Career in Real Estate
The program's combination of rigorous coursework and NYC market access creates the foundation for strategic career transformation in real estate. You'll develop the analytical skills to evaluate complex deals, the strategic vision to lead development projects and the industry connections to access opportunities in competitive markets.
Whether you're pivoting from finance or consulting into development or transitioning from other fields into asset management roles, the comprehensive curriculum and faculty connections position you to make successful strategic career moves in one of the world's most dynamic real estate markets.
Build Your Real Estate Success Story
This concentration is ideal for:
- Business professionals seeking to enter real estate investment or development
- Early-career finance or economics professionals pursuing real estate specialization
- Individuals with construction, law or public policy experience aiming to lead real estate initiatives
Sharpen your financial modeling and Excel skills, dive into current urban development and property market trends and determine whether residential or commercial real estate ignites your passion.
Tailor your degree to fit your goals.
With six concentrations and additional electives, the power of choice is yours.
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