# Education

**Source**: https://cre.mit.edu/education/
**Parent**: https://cre.mit.edu/special-topics-courses/

## Evolving from Traditional Real Estate Practice

**Our curriculum and programs** have been adapted to meet new industry needs, which are more interdisciplinary, data-driven, and performance measured while involving ever larger, city-scale projects composed of hybrid real estate products.

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## Degree Programs

### Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED)

Our multidisciplinary master’s program investigates every field that impacts the real estate industry and is built on three intellectual pillars: Finance and Economics; Design and Development; Sustainability and Technology.

### A Ph.D. with Real Estate Focus

Pursue a Ph.D. in Real Estate through our association with the [Department of Urban Studies and Planning](https://dusp.mit.edu/) (DUSP). After being accepted and completing basic DUSP program requirements, students can focus on real estate studies through courses offered by MIT/MSRED faculty.

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## Professional Education

## [MIT/CRE & MIT Sloan Executive Education Program](https://cre.mit.edu/education/executive-education/)

Shaping the Future of Real Estate offers senior executives, real estate professionals, and innovators a chance to rethink their approach to space—not just as an asset, but as a catalyst for performance, equity, and growth. The program integrates insights from management, urban planning, technology, and design to help leaders align their real estate strategies with emerging business needs.

## [Online Short Courses](/education__trashed/online-courses/)

In flexible 6-8 week modules – gain the competencies that will enable you to have an immediate and lasting impact on your professional future with online courses from MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P).

## [MIT/Maastricht Global Leaders Program](https://cre.mit.edu/education/global-real-estate-leaders-program/)

MIT Center for Real Estate and the University of Maastricht have partnered to offer the pioneering Global Leaders Program in Real Estate. This is a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals who aim to build their skills and knowledge and develop into a global leader in the real estate industry. The program consists of courses taught over several week-long sessions on two continents.

> *“The environment was so engaging. Our group was from a variety of real estate backgrounds, which provided opportunities to discuss different sectors, geographic locations, and perspectives.* *I certainly benefited from that.”*
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> *Karnig O., Director of Facilities & Capital Projects, Commonwealth of Massachusetts* – pROFESSIONAL program attendee

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