Master's in Real Estate

Fully Accredited Program

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry while building the skills today's market demands.

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Become a Leader in the Real Estate Industry

Georgetown’s Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate prepares you with the foundational skills and industry insights needed for success in today’s real estate industry. As the largest real estate program in the D.C. area and one of the leading programs in the U.S., this real estate master’s program provides access to a broad network of partner organizations and facilitates opportunities for mentoring, internships, and career building. Study online or on campus to take the next step in your career with a master’s from Georgetown.

  • Number of Credits
    33 credits

  • Format
    On-campus or online

  • Total Tuition
    $55,605*

  • Enrollment
    Full-time or part-time

  • Time to Complete
    2–5 years

  • Semester of Entry
    Fall, spring, summer

Gain Industry Connections and Career-Ready Skills

The Georgetown University Master’s in Real Estate is led by experienced industry professionals and designed for emerging and mid-level leaders ready to elevate their careers. Through a 33-credit curriculum that can be completed in as little as two years, you’ll explore active real estate markets across the U.S. and globally while gaining expertise in investment strategy, development, and real estate law.

A Master’s Degree That Works for You

  • Connect With a Powerful Network: More than 1,000 alumni who are active in their professions and engaged with their communities look forward to connecting with you.
  • Visit Georgetown SCS’s Campus: Online students are welcome to visit our D.C. campus for events such as speaker panels, networking opportunities, and more.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Learn online or on campus and pursue your degree in a part-time or full-time format in this degree program designed for your convenience.

Advance Your Real Estate Career

The Georgetown University Master’s in Real Estate program prepares students with the skills to create profitable investment opportunities and study topics like investment strategy, real estate law, and real estate development. By graduation, you'll demonstrate a dynamic combination of industry knowledge, leadership skills, and a commitment to ethics in your real estate career.

  • Real Estate Development Manager : $105,864 per year1
  • Portfolio Manager: $103,315 per year2

Expand Your Professional Network

In Georgetown University’s online Master’s in Real Estate program, you’ll study alongside a diverse group of professionals who bring experience from across the real estate industry. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or expand into new corners of the field, you’ll gain valuable insights from both faculty and peers in this rich, collaborative learning environment. To learn more about our community of students, read their success stories.

 

Apply to the Master’s in Real Estate Today 

Spring 2026 Priority Deadline 10/15/2025
Spring 2026 Final Deadline 11/01/2025
Spring 2026 Start Date 01/07/2026

We’ve made the process of applying to your program at Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies as streamlined as possible. View the admissions requirements for the Real Estate Master’s degree below and visit the linked page for more information.

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Undergraduate Degree

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any field.  

Transcripts Submit official transcripts from all institutions you have attended.
Transfer Credits You may transfer up to six credits into this program.
Official GRE/GMAT Score(s) Not required
Additional Requirements
  • Resume  
  • Statement of purpose  
  • Two letters of recommendation  
  • Additional requirements for international applicants

Earn a High-ROI Degree

Earning a Master’s in Real Estate from Georgetown University is an investment in your professional success. The cost of this program is $1,685 per credit, and it includes 33 credit hours for a total tuition of $55,605*. Learn more about tuition and financial aid options on the page linked below.

Online Student Experience

At Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies, we recognize that traditional classroom learning doesn’t fit every lifestyle. That’s why our fully online programs offer the flexibility to study from almost anywhere. As an online student, you’ll engage with a rigorous, skills-based curriculum taught by the same accomplished faculty who lead our on-campus courses and graduate with advanced expertise to pursue your professional goals. 

  • Online programs offer flexible scheduling with three start dates per year.  
  • Most courses offer an asynchronous format, so you can study when it’s most convenient for you.  
  • Georgetown instructors use the Canvas online platform to deliver an engaging and effective academic experience.  

Learn From Real Estate Experts

The Master’s in Real Estate is taught by experienced professionals who deliver engaging, effective instruction that prepares students to become leaders in this dynamic industry. Learn more by visiting the program faculty page.

Faculty Spotlight

Glenn Williamson, Faculty Director and Associate Professor of the Practice, Real Estate

Glenn Williamson has directed the Georgetown Master’s in Real Estate program since 2014. During his tenure, he has overseen the doubling of student enrollment through the continued evolution and expansion of course offerings on campus, online, and in blended modalities. The program has become one of the top-ranked, largest, and most diverse Master’s in Real Estate programs in the United States, comprising 50 adjunct faculty and 175 graduates each year. 

As a full-time Associate Professor of the Practice, Williamson teaches the initial MRE course, Ethics in Action, as well as the final course, Capstone, to keep abreast of student abilities and program challenges. He also teaches Exploring Opportunities in Europe, which exposes MPRE students to ExpoReal, the largest real estate conference in the world, held annually in Munich, as well as current projects in Hamburg, Warsaw and Berlin. Teaching courses on campus, online, and in dual modalities has provided insights into how lessons learned from one type of course can be shared among faculty and adapted within other courses.

Sources and Disclaimer 

  1. Payscale. "Real Estate Development Manager Salaries." Retrieved July 21, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Real_Estate_Development_Manager/Salary.
  2. Payscale. "Average Portfolio Manager Salary." Retrieved July 21 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Portfolio_Manager/Salary. 

*Tuition rates for each term are published annually, typically in February. Total tuition listed here reflects Fall semester of entry.