Master of Real Estate Development

Abbreviation
M.R.E.D.
Code
MRE
Degree Type
Masters
Interdepartmental Program
No
Shape the future of urban and rural landscapes with Iowa State University's Real Estate Development graduate program. Designed for aspiring professionals in real estate, urban planning, and sustainable development, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum blending theory with practical application.
Real estate development

 

At ISU we are dedicated to your success as a graduate student. As a first step, we have collected information on application requirements as well as links where you can find further information. We encourage you to explore. Please note: The MRED program is a hybrid program with online coursework and an on-campus residency component. Since most of its course work is online, an international student, upon admittance, cannot obtain an I-20 in anticipation of receiving a student visa.


Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Real Estate Development (M.R.E.D.)
  • Online Master of Real Estate Development (M.R.E.D.)

 

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the master’s: 2.0 years (Methods)
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • Acquire practical and theoretical knowledge of multiple disciplines in real estate.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of price dynamics and growth potential in real estate markets.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current industry innovations in green technology and practices.
  • Demonstrate leadership, negotiation and successful communication abilities.
515-294-8118

Kim Putz

kputz@iastate.edu
Iowa State University
Dr. Charles B. Handy Graduate Programs Office
1420 Gerdin Business Building
2167 Union Dr.
Ames, IA 50011-2027

Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Admission is granted for the fall, spring or summer. Deadlines: June 15 for Fall, November 15 for Spring, March 15 for Summer. Please note: The MRED program is a hybrid program with online coursework and an on-campus residency component. Since most of its course work is online, an international student, upon admittance, cannot obtain an I-20 in anticipation of receiving a student visa.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

 

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 600
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 100
    IELTS 7.5
    PTE 68
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2025) 120
Program Department
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
Yes
Program offers a Coursework Only?
Yes
Program Director
tkjensen@iastate.edu
Program Staff
slwilson@iastate.edu
lberte@iastate.edu
svanvark@iastate.edu
lacyg@iastate.edu
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