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What makes San Diego - Knauss's
Dual Degree: Full Time MBA-Masters of Real Estate Different!

Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate

Students gain access to a dedicated Center of Excellence that helps recruit, educate and mentor real estate students with the goal of facilitating their career pursuits in a socially responsible manner and with a global perspective providing dedicated career services, applied research, and direct industry mentorship that few competitor programs offer.

Project-Based Real Estate Curriculum

The MBA-MSRE pairs MBA business fundamentals with a project-exposure curriculum where students engage in developing business plans for property developers, thereby preparing themselves for elevated roles in business management or commercial real estate upon graduation. Coursework spans Commercial Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Development, Capital Markets, Market Analysis, and Sustainable Real Estate.

International Pathway via Regensburg, Germany

A unique global option lets students extend their credential into European real estate markets. USD's MSRE program offers an international dual degree partnership with the University of Regensburg in Germany pairing USD's MBA-MSRE with a leading German real estate program for transatlantic career exposure.

Industry Pipeline & Global Competition Wins

Dual-degree students benefit from deep San Diego/SoCal real estate networks, with USD MSRE teams consistently winning international competitions including the ARGUS University Challenge (first place in 2024) and REALizing Returns University Challenge. USD is one of a few schools to be selected to have MSRE students as official bloggers and tweeters at MIPIM, the world's leading annual real estate market event, plugging students directly into global deal flow.

Top-Ranked U.S. Real Estate Program

USD's real estate program holds three #1 rankings and is ranked #11 nationally for Best Undergraduate Real Estate Program by U.S. News. This top-tier reputation extends to the graduate-level MSRE, giving dual-degree students immediate credibility in commercial real estate, brokerage, and development circles.

Know More about the San Diego - Knauss Dual Degree: Full Time MBA-Masters of Real Estate Program

The University of San Diego Knauss School of Business offers a Full-Time MBA-MS in Real Estate (MSRE) dual degree program designed to provide a comprehensive, industry-specialized education in 22 months. It blends strategic business leadership with technical real estate expertise, featuring experiential learning, mentorship, and industry-focused curriculum. ..... Read More

Duration

22 Months

Where do graduates of San Diego - Knauss's Dual Degree: Full Time MBA-Masters of Real Estate program land? Discover More!

Median Earnings after Graduation

USD 100,000 /- year

Graduation Rate

90.00 %

Recruiters

CBRE JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) Cushman & Wakefield Marcus & Millichap Greystar Irvine Company Keller Williams Realty Stream Realty Partners Simon Property Group Realty Income

Prospective Job Roles

Commercial Real Estate Broker Real Estate Acquisitions Analyst Real Estate Development Manager Real Estate Investment Analyst Asset Manager (CRE) Real Estate Consultant Capital Markets Analyst Operations Lead Fund Analyst Appraisal Analyst

Eligibility Criteria for San Diego - Knauss's Dual Degree: Full Time MBA-Masters of Real Estate in Management program ?

Credential Evaluation Requirement

Mandatory English Proficiency Test

Mandatory GRE / GMAT Requirement

4 Year Bachelor’s Degree Requirement

Tuition Fees & Scholarship Opportunities!

Tuition Fees

USD 97030/- PER YEAR

Application Fee

USD 125/-

Scholarship Opportunities upto

USD 6 Million

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What makes San Diego - Knauss's
Dual Degree: Full Time MBA-Masters of Real Estate Different!

Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate

Students gain access to a dedicated Center of Excellence that helps recruit, educate and mentor real estate students with the goal of facilitating their career pursuits in a socially responsible manner and with a global perspective providing dedicated career services, applied research, and direct industry mentorship that few competitor programs offer.

Project-Based Real Estate Curriculum

The MBA-MSRE pairs MBA business fundamentals with a project-exposure curriculum where students engage in developing business plans for property developers, thereby preparing themselves for elevated roles in business management or commercial real estate upon graduation. Coursework spans Commercial Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Development, Capital Markets, Market Analysis, and Sustainable Real Estate.

International Pathway via Regensburg, Germany

A unique global option lets students extend their credential into European real estate markets. USD's MSRE program offers an international dual degree partnership with the University of Regensburg in Germany pairing USD's MBA-MSRE with a leading German real estate program for transatlantic career exposure.

Industry Pipeline & Global Competition Wins

Dual-degree students benefit from deep San Diego/SoCal real estate networks, with USD MSRE teams consistently winning international competitions including the ARGUS University Challenge (first place in 2024) and REALizing Returns University Challenge. USD is one of a few schools to be selected to have MSRE students as official bloggers and tweeters at MIPIM, the world's leading annual real estate market event, plugging students directly into global deal flow.

Top-Ranked U.S. Real Estate Program

USD's real estate program holds three #1 rankings and is ranked #11 nationally for Best Undergraduate Real Estate Program by U.S. News. This top-tier reputation extends to the graduate-level MSRE, giving dual-degree students immediate credibility in commercial real estate, brokerage, and development circles.

Know More about the San Diego - Knauss Dual Degree: Full Time MBA-Masters of Real Estate Program

The University of San Diego Knauss School of Business offers a Full-Time MBA-MS in Real Estate (MSRE) dual degree program designed to provide a comprehensive, industry-specialized education in 22 months. It blends strategic business leadership with technical real estate expertise, featuring experiential learning, mentorship, and industry-focused curriculum. ..... Read More

Duration

22 Months

Where do graduates of San Diego - Knauss's Dual Degree: Full Time MBA-Masters of Real Estate program land? Discover More!

Median Earnings after Graduation

USD 100,000 /- year

Graduation Rate

90.00 %

Recruiters

CBRE JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) Cushman & Wakefield Marcus & Millichap Greystar Irvine Company Keller Williams Realty Stream Realty Partners Simon Property Group Realty Income

Prospective Job Roles

Commercial Real Estate Broker Real Estate Acquisitions Analyst Real Estate Development Manager Real Estate Investment Analyst Asset Manager (CRE) Real Estate Consultant Capital Markets Analyst Operations Lead Fund Analyst Appraisal Analyst

Eligibility Criteria for San Diego - Knauss's Dual Degree: Full Time MBA-Masters of Real Estate in Management program ?

Credential Evaluation Requirement

Mandatory English Proficiency Test

Mandatory GRE / GMAT Requirement

4 Year Bachelor’s Degree Requirement

Tuition Fees & Scholarship Opportunities!

Tuition Fees

USD 97030/- PER YEAR

Application Fee

USD 125/-

Scholarship Opportunities upto

USD 6 Million

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Location
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Taj MG Road, Bengaluru
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Explore other San Diego - Knauss programs

Full-time MBA

Duration
17 MONTHS

Dual Degree: Masters of Business Analytics - Masters of Finance

Duration
24 MONTHS

Masters in Accountancy/Taxation

Duration
10 MONTHS

Masters in Business Analytics

Duration
10 MONTHS

Masters in Finance

Duration
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Dual Degree: Full Time MBA-Masters of Business Analytics

Duration
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Frequently Asked Questions

Get all your questions answered about Dual Degree: Full Time MBA-Masters of Real Estate by San Diego - Knauss

The MBA-MSRE dual degree is structured at 62 credits over 2 years. Students complete the MBA core, the MSRE core, and shared electives in a single integrated track saving both time and tuition compared to ~88 credits if both degrees were pursued separately.
No. Unlike Knauss's MBA-MSBA and MBA-MSF dual tracks, the MSRE component is not STEM-designated. International students therefore qualify for the standard 12-month OPT rather than the 36-month STEM extension. This is an important consideration for international applicants prioritizing extended U.S. work authorization after graduation.
Total program tuition fees are approximately $97,030, before fees, books, and living expenses. This is lower than the MBA-MSBA (~$106k+) and reflects the more credit-efficient curriculum. Merit scholarships, graduate assistantships, and education loan options are available, including specialized financing for international students through partner lenders.
Graduates exit prepared for both general management roles and specialized real estate roles. Per USD's published outcomes, common paths include Leasing Brokerage Agents, Real Estate Consultants, and Acquisition Professionals, with placements at major firms like CBRE, JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, Marcus & Millichap, Greystar, and Irvine Company. The MBA layer adds leadership and cross-functional capability, qualifying graduates for development manager and asset manager tracks earlier in their careers.
USD's real estate program holds three #1 rankings and ranks #11 nationally for Best Undergraduate Real Estate Program by U.S. News; the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate provides dedicated career services, faculty mentorship, and applied research; and USD MSRE teams have won the International ARGUS University Challenge and other top competitions, plus students serve as official bloggers and tweeters at MIPIM, the world's leading annual real estate market event giving direct exposure to global deal flow.

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