ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Global Master in Real Estate Development at IE School of Architecture and Design offers a part-time, blended format that allows students to continue advancing in their professional careers while gaining a world-class education. This flexible approach combines online learning with immersive on-site experiences, providing students with the convenience of studying remotely while still benefiting from interactive, face-to-face learning sessions and global networking opportunities.
A key focus of the program is sustainability, with particular attention given to the role of organizations like C40 in leading the global movement to reinvent cities and drive urban solutions to combat climate change. The curriculum equips students with the tools and knowledge needed to integrate sustainability into real estate development, ensuring they are prepared to address the complex environmental challenges facing cities today. The Capstone Project provides students with an opportunity to work on real-world projects that focus on sustainability and urban revitalization, in line with the C40 agenda to create resilient, eco-friendly urban environments.
The program also includes immersive weeks in Madrid and Mexico City, where students can explore how two of the world's most important cities are tackling urban development and sustainability challenges. Madrid offers a European perspective, while Mexico City presents the unique challenges of rapid urban growth in a global metropolis, providing students with firsthand insights into the diverse approaches cities are taking to become more sustainable.
Through this part-time, blended format, the Global Master in Real Estate Development allows students to gain a global perspective on urban sustainability while continuing to thrive in their professional careers. Whether working from home or participating in immersive experiences, students gain the knowledge, tools, and global network needed to lead the next wave of sustainable urban development.
RICS ACCREDITED DEGREE
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredits the IE Global Master in Real Estate Development part-time, enabling graduates to enter the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). RICS delivers confidence through respected global standards, adopted and enforced by over 134,000 qualified and trainee professionals across the built and natural environment.
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part-time University private degree
Our Global Master in Real Estate Development is a University Private Degree from IE Universidad*, and taught in IE School of Architecture and Design. More information on what earning a University Private Degree from IE Universidad entails.
*IE Universidad is a University officially recognized by the Spanish education authorities, allowed to grant both University Official Degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees), which are specifically regulated and accredited by Spanish Ministry of Education and University Private Degrees (Master), that are specifically designed by the University towards the professional application of their studies and the constant update of higher education, preserving the educational standards of excellence of IE. Both types of degrees are equally backed by the rigor and prestige of IE University.
Explore the Global Master in Real Estate Development part-time study plan
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- TERM 1October to February
- TERM 2March to July
- TERM 3July to December
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*Please note that our program content is continually updated to remain in sync with market demands. Therefore, we advise you that the content is subject to change and it can be dependent on student demand.
Class profile
- 25Students
- 7Average of Professional Experience
- 14Nationalities
Module and Subject Coordinators Master's Degrees in Real Estate Development
1. CAPITAL MARKETS, ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
Juan Portilla
Module Coordinator
SUBJECTS
- REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS. Subject Coordinator: Juan Portilla
- REAL ESTATE PRODUCTS. Subject Coordinator: Helena Burstedt
- REAL ESTATE FINANCE I. Subject Coordinator: Enrique Used
- REAL ESTATE FINANCE II. Subject Coordinator: Pablo Callejo
- ECONOMICS, REAL ESTATE AND THE CITY. Subject Coordinator: Gayle Allard (PHD)
2. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF ASSETS, PROPERTIES AND PROJECTS
Jeffrey Sujar
Students gain an in-depth and well-rounded understanding of the world of real estate development in this master.
Centered around global trends and emerging digital technologies, the program delves deep into the fundamentals of real estate development, and is complemented by hands-on learning, group work, and international visits.
The program focuses on four main areas: economics, capital markets and finance, strategic management, and the city and legal frameworks.
SUBJECTS
- STRATEGIC REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT. Subject Coordinator: Jorge Perez de Leza
- MANAGEMENT SKILLS. Subject Coordinator: Carl Kock (PHD)
- CORPORATE REAL ESTATE. Subject Coordinator: Alejandro Cremades
- PROPERTY PRACTICE. Subject Coordinator: Leticia Ponz
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Subject Coordinator: Jeffrey Sujar
- BUSINESS VALUATION. Subject Coordinator: Jorge Sena
3. THE URBAN CONTEXT
Juan Alayo Azcárate
Module Coordinator
SUBJECTS
- CITY CONTEXT. Subject Coordinator: Juan Alayo Azcárate
- URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REGENERATION. Subject Coordinator: Marta Colás
- NEW CONSTRUCTION. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT. Subject Coordinator: Gregorio Astengo
- SUSTAINABLE BUILDING RETROFIT. Subject Coordinator: Susana Rodríguez-Vilamor
4. THE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Alfonso Benavides
Module Coordinator
SUBJECTS
- INTERNATIONAL LEGAL PRINCIPLES. Subject Coordinator: Alfonso Benavides
- URBAN AND ENVIRONMENT LEGAL FRAMEWORKS. Subject Coordinator: David Elshorst (PhD)
- FRAMEWORK AND STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT. Subject Coordinator: Manuel Álvarez (PhD)
- SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Subject Coordinator: Francisco Campos León
- COMPARATIVE PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES. Subject Coordinator: Silvia López
DEVELOPED WITH THE STUDENT IN MIND
DEVELOPED WITH THE STUDENT IN MIND
Students gain an in-depth and well-rounded understanding of the world of real estate development in this master.
Centered around global trends and emerging digital technologies, the program delves deep into the fundamentals of real estate development, and is complemented by hands-on learning, group work, and international visits.
The program focuses on four main areas: economics, capital markets and finance, strategic management, and the city and legal frameworks.
PROGRAM PARTNERS
At IE School of Architecture and Design, we have exclusive agreements with a number of industry-leading organizations and institutions. These partnerships provide our students with unrivaled access to industry insights, contacts and careerboosting opportunities.
C40 REINVENTING CITIES
The C40 Reinventing Cities initiative brings together 94 of the world’s largest cities to help drive the green urban revolution. As part of this aim, the coalition of cities has launched the C40 Reinventing Cities competition, challenging participants to develop carbon-neutral and resilient urban regeneration projects that turn vacant or underutilized sites into sustainable and innovative spaces.
URBAN FUTURE
The Urban Future Global Conference is Europe’s largest gathering of innovative urban developers, with a focus on promoting sustainability. This year, the conference will take place in Rotterdam and will be centered around four themes: skills & leadership, urban mobility, the circular economy and districts.
Academic Director
About CAROLINA GONZÁLEZ-VIVES
Carolina González Vives is Ph. D. Architect from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. After collaborating with professionals such as Juan Navarro Baldeweg or Iñaki Ábalos, she founded her own architecture office in 2005, whose work has been awarded several times in national competitions and published in specific and general media. Since 2015, she directs HIDRA DESIGN, a development company involved in the construction of the city from a cultural and environmental perspective. Its operations are characterized by a very high level of commitment to design and city making.
Involved in university teaching since 2006, her academic research has focused on water and the urbanization of arid landscapes, searching for new models to reconcile growth with climate and environmental crises. sHe has been visiting researcher at AridLands Institute, Los Angeles, California, associate professor in the Design Area at the School of Architecture of the Universidad de Alcalá, and a visiting professor at several national and international universities.
Member of Wires and EjeCon, she is also Board member of the Ateneo de Madrid, from where she intends to continue the influence of this historic institution, promoting society’s sensitivity towards beauty and the environment.
Carolina González-Vives
Carolina González-Vives
Letter from the directors
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Dear Prospective Student,Cities are centers for innovation, culture and learning. Real estate developments are one of the main catalysts for growth and social development in cities, as they bring people and businesses together and form communities. They also create some of the most significant environmental impacts related to climate change.Today, the urbanization is occurring at unprecedented speed and scale. The majority of the world’s population lives in urban centers and the figures are growing. This translates into an increasing role for responsible real estate developments. Technology is also evolving and will provide new opportunities to effectively address emerging challenges. Investment environments are now global and becoming more complex; new governance models will impact the way we build, manage, and live in cities to create more competitive and democratic territories.This 21st century is undergoing the most profound urban revolution to date, and in response, IE School of Architecture and Design offer a Master in Real Estate Development (MRED) delivered in full-time or part-time format—providing you with the flexibility to study a customizable program that adapts to your needs, whether that means studying face-to-face or online.This program goes beyond a traditional development approach by exploring real estate development in relation to the city in its many facets. MRED will provide a 360º understanding of the real estate development process and the agents, tools and techniques involved. Students will acquire a solid foundation in the economic, financial, strategic, and legal aspects of real estate development throughout the world. The MRED program has been initiated by IE School of Architecture and Design, an innovative, international institution, which embraces expanding roles for architecture and design to meet the challenges of today´s world. Moreover, IE’s world-class faculty is comprised of entrepreneurs, executives, academic experts and authors who publish in top journals. They bring intellectual diversity and practical insights straight to the classroom to create rich and challenging programs.As a result, students in the Master in Real Estate Development, will be able to acquire up-to-date knowledge, use new and innovative tools to become leading professionals of the future. The program will acknowledge the large variety of stakeholders involved in the development process, guaranteeing participation, communication and transparency. It will offer a unique environment to address global competition and long term economic sustainability. Students will acquire a unique social responsibility approach: real estate development, businesses and land development that will be socially, environmentally and economically sustainable, and in turn, more competitive.It is therefore our pleasure to invite you to join this groundbreaking program.Warmest regards,Flavio TejadaCarolina González-VivesDirectors of Real Estate Development Master Programs
- Victor AleñarSenior Manager of Global Recruitment
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