Graduate studies in real estate
Launch or advance your real estate career
The Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate at Cornell University is a leading hub for real estate education, innovation, and industry engagement. By combining Ivy League academic excellence with unparalleled access to industry leaders and opportunities, the department empowers students to shape the future of the built environment.
The Baker Program in Real Estate (MPS-RE) serves as the department’s flagship and exclusive graduate degree program, however the department’s expertise, resources, and global network extend across Cornell, enriching graduate education and fostering success for students pursuing careers in the dynamic, ever-evolving world of real estate.
The Baker Program in Real Estate (MPS-RE)
Through the joint effort and expertise of the SC Johnson College of Business and the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, the MPS-RE serves as an immersive, interdisciplinary graduate program. Blending core real estate fundamentals and coursework in leadership and sustainability prepares MPS-RE students for successful careers in real estate financed, development, management, and more.
2nd Year NYC pathway
Take your real estate education to the next level through the Second-Year NYC Program. Designed to bridge classroom learning with industry practice, the program allows students to complete their first year of the program on Cornell’s main Ithaca, NY campus and get connected with the larger Cornell graduate community and resources. Students then have the option to move the second year of their studies to NYC for an immersive experience that offers for-credit opportunities to connect with leading real estate professionals through guest lectures, applied projects, and collaborations with local companies and government agencies.
Beyond the classroom, students gain unparalleled access to the offices of major real estate firms, industry organizations, and influential decision-makers. This firsthand exposure provides valuable networking opportunities, deepens understanding of the industry, and helps students build connections that can shape their careers both in New York and around the globe.
Real Estate minors and concentration areas
The Department of Real Estate extends its expertise beyond its own students, offering opportunities for learners across the university to pursue the graduate minor in real estate.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Expand your business expertise and gain a competitive edge by adding a Real Estate minor to your MBA, equipping you with the skills to navigate one of the world’s most influential industries.
Hospitality Management (MMH)
Add a real estate focus to your MMH degree through the career-focused minor developed specifically for Hotelies looking to get into development or investments.
City & Regional Planning and Real Estate (MRP)
For the emerging builders of just, inclusive, sustainable, and dynamic cities. Add a real estate minor to your MRP degree or complete a dual program and graduate with both the MPS-RE and the MRP in just 3 years.
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
Gain the business insight and market perspective needed to bring visionary designs to life by adding a Real Estate minor to your Master of Architecture.
The Rubacha Department of Real Estate is a cross-college department jointly led by the College of Architecture, Art and Planning and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.