The Master in Real Estate Development programme at IE University equips students with financial, strategic and legal knowledge of global real estate.

The Master in Real Estate Development (MRED) explores the relationship between real estate and the conscientious development of a city.

It is a one-year advanced degree aimed at understanding the breadth and depth of the development process.

The experience is complemented by immersive weeks: a mandatory trip to Barcelona and optional visits to Berlin and Hamburg, giving students firsthand exposure to other European markets, regulatory frameworks, and innovative urban projects.

The course provides a foundation in the economic, financial, strategic and legal aspects of real estate development throughout the world.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredits the IE Master in Real Estate Development full-time, enabling graduates to enter the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

The master programmes, delivered in full-time or part-time formats, provide you with the flexibility to study a customisable program that adapts to your needs, whether that means studying face-to-face or online.

School: IE School of Architecture and Design, IE University
Course: Master in Real Estate Development (full-time)
Type: Postgraduate
Location: Madrid, Spain
Course dates: October 2026 to July 2027
Application deadline: rolling admission

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What will I learn during this course?

– Real estate finance
– Economics and capital markets
– Strategic project and asset management
– Urban development and legal frameworks
– Use of digital technologies in real estate

What are the requirements?

– Bachelor's degree
– Interview and admissions process
– English proficiency
– ieGAT (IE Global Admission Test)
– GMAT or GRE tests

What facilities and resources are available?

– Face-to-face classes in Madrid campus
– Group projects, simulations, and site visits
– Access to IE Library
– Venture Lab
– Global faculty

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Students can expect roles including real estate developer or consultant, investment/finance roles, urban development and project management. Access to IE career services and global network is also provided.

Who teaches this course?

– Flavio Tejada and Carolina González Vives, academic directors

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