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Dual Degree

The Program of Real Estate in partnership with the Johnson Graduate School of Management offers two formal dual degree options leading to the Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate (MPS-RE) and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Additionally, students interested in completing dual degrees in real estate and Law, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Hotel Administration and select other areas should contact the Program in Real Estate for more information.

The MBA/MPS-Real Estate dual degree programs provide the opportunity for real estate-focused students to obtain a comprehensive real estate education while at the same time obtaining the general management foundation provided by Cornell’s nationally-recognized MBA program. The dual-degree is advantageous for those students seeking greater depth in both MBA and Real Estate graduate studies; students acquire all the foundations of managerial practice as well as immersion in a real estate curriculum. Graduates of the dual degree program typically pursue real estate career paths similar to graduates of the MPS in Real Estate program, although participating fully in both programs increases a student’s exposure to and flexibility in pursuing future employment options.

Admission

All applicants to the dual degree programs must apply separately to both the Program in Real Estate and the Johnson Graduate School of Management. The GMAT, required of both programs, a completed application form, transcript, and recommendations must be sent to each program. The Program in Real Estate will accept letters of reference and the statement of purpose submitted to the MBA program as part of your admissions application to real estate.

Dual degree students must

• • meet each program’s application deadline and fulfill all admissions requirements
• • be admitted by both programs (admissions decisions are made independently by each program)
• • accept admittance to both programs

If you are already enrolled in the MBA program, you may still apply to Program in Real Estate and, upon admissions, be formally admitted to the dual degree program.

Program Structure and Curriculum

Both MBA/MPS-Real Estate dual degree programs offer a way to combine credits and complete the degrees at a accelerated pace. For more information on he dual degree options and their respective curriculum structures select one of the links below.

Traditional MBA/MPS-Real Estate Dual Degree

Accelerated 2-year MBA/MPS-Real Estate Dual Degree

Below is a convenient chart for comparing the features of the masters degree in real estate along with the MBA dual degree options.

	Two-Year Masters of Professional Sudies in Real Estate	Three-Year Dual Degree: Master in Real Estate and MBA	Two-Year Accelerate Dual Degree: Master in Real Estate and MBA
Degree(s) Awarded	Cornell University Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate	Cornell University Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate and MBA	Cornell University Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate and MBA
Application Process	Apply only to Real Estate	Apply to Real Estate and MBA programs concurrently	Apply to Real Estate and MBA programs concurrently
Admissions Requirements	Bachelor's degree, GMAT, interview.	Bachelor's degree, GMAT, interview.	Bachelor's degree, GMAT, interview.
Length	4 semester + 1 summer internship	6 semester + 2 summer internship	4 semester + 1 summer semester + 1 summer internship
Start Date	August	August	Mid- May
Who should Apply	Intended for those who wish a career in real estate. Also recommended for career changers who are interested in become real estate professionals.	Intended for those who wish a career in real estate that will strongly utilize general management skills. Provides the opportunity to explore the wide-array of real estate classes, concentration choices, and immersions the university has to offer.	Intended for real estate professional who also want exposure to business administration in an accelerates pace. Recommend for individuals who have a clear career path.