Department of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics
A strong foundation built on tradition, supported by research
At the Wisconsin School of Business you’ll receive a comprehensive education in real estate finance, appraisal, development, asset management, market analysis, law and the regulatory environment, and urban land economics.
Our faculty has been passionate about and dedicated to cutting-edge education based on research for over a century. Your degree will support a career path in public or private industry, in areas including real estate development, appraisal, corporate real estate asset management, and real estate analysis.
Faculty and Research
Faculty
Our faculty members contribute to the real estate profession both in and beyond the classroom.
Degrees We Support
Undergraduate (BBA) – Real Estate Major
Real estate majors learn to appraise property values, oversee development programs, manage properties, and plan and regulate communities.
MS in Real Estate
This one-year program will build your expertise in commercial real estate development, applied real estate investment, private equity, or affordable and sustainable housing development.
MBA – Real Estate Specialization
The specialization features high-level coursework in real estate development, investment, and analysis, along with fundamental business courses.
Global Real Estate Master (MS)
Designed specifically for non-U.S. graduate-level students and alumni, this program blends rigorous classroom instruction with interactive learning experiences outside the classroom.
PhD in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics
The Wisconsin PhD Program in real estate and urban land economics prepares individuals for careers in research and teaching at the university level.
PhD in Real Estate (Business) & Economics—Joint Degree
The joint Wisconsin PhD Program in urban real estate and economics trains researchers for tenure-track positions at the nexus of these two fields.
Knowledge Centers
James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate
Our main goal is to serve as a link between faculty and students, alumni, the professional real estate community, government agencies, and the general public.
Beyond Degrees
Student Organizations
Students benefit from many opportunities for involvement and leadership outside the classroom.
Contact Us
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