Admissions Criteria
MS Real Estate Prerequisites
We welcome applicants from all majors to apply; to be prepared for the program, the student ideally has a background knowledge and demonstrated success in Accounting and Finance at the undergraduate level. However, if you have not taken these courses, or have only taken one, you can still be admitted to MSRE.
You will be required to take the courses you need in the summer before the program begins in the fall to prepare you fully for entry. Summer prerequisite courses are offered online and in the evenings at SMU Cox.
Summer Prerequisite Course Details
SMU Cox would like to ensure that students are academically prepared for the start of the MSRE program. Successful completion of an undergraduate level course in Finance and Accounting is essential for academic preparedness. We are looking for evidence of completion and success (grade of B or better) in courses similar to SMU Cox’s Financial Accounting, and Finance Concepts /Intro to Finance. If you are not sure if a course you have taken will satisfy the background requirement – please feel free to list the grade on your application, and our review team will reach out to you with any questions, or will ask for clarification.
SMU Cox offers both the Accounting and Finance background courses online, in the evenings, starting in the summer term. Students can be admitted to MSRE without finance or accounting, and will be required to take these two classes before the fall semester begins.
What You Need to Apply
All Applicants students will need these items to complete an online application:
- Current resume
- Written essays
- Unofficial transcripts or degree progress reports
- Degree progress reports must show cumulative GPA and grades for each course taken
- Official transcripts from any university or college where a student earned 12 or more credit hours are required after a student is offered admission
- Two references
- Name and contact information only
- Recommendation letters are not required
- Optional: Unofficial GMAT or GRE score report
International Students have the additional option to submit a TOEFL/IELTS score as a part of their application. This testing component is not a requirement. For applicants without a test score, we will assess the application based on a holistic review process that takes all your application components into consideration.
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines for the MSRE program are below. For any questions about Fall admission, please email gradadmissions@smu.edu to connect with a member of the admission team.
Deadlines for 2025 - 2026 Entry |
Round |
Application Due
(11:59pm CST day of deadline) |
1* |
October 8, 2024 |
2* |
January 14, 2025 |
3 |
March 11, 2025 |
4 |
April 29, 2025 |
5
|
May 27, 2025
|
Rolling Admissions based on availability after May 27, 2025
|
*Priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships
*Priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships
Tuition & Financing
We understand that financing your degree is a part of your decision-making. The Cox MSRE program has a limited number of merit-based scholarships available. All candidates are automatically considered for these scholarships, and are not required to submit a separate application. These scholarships are based on academic performance and GMAT/GRE scores.
A graduate education is one of the most important investments you'll ever make, and it's likely to produce one of your biggest ROIs — you won't just boost your career and earning potential, but you'll reap personal gains, too. If you need additional funding, you'll find that a variety of loan and private scholarship opportunities are available.
Admitted MSRE students will be connected with the SMU Graduate Financial Aid Office to learn more about the financial aid process and resources specific to graduate students.
Your MSRE Costs
Investing in a graduate degree - a Master's level education - is an investment in yourself that yields an incredible return. Beyond the coursework, the network and support at SMU Cox catapult your career trajectory. This is understandably a big financial decision, so if you need additional funding, you'll find that a variety of loan and private scholarship opportunities are available. See below for the program's estimates (be sure to also check current tuition rates to the Bursar's website as we plan ahead for future entry terms).
Estimated Annual Tuition & Fees:
Item
|
31 Credit Hours
|
35 Credit Hours
|
Tuition
|
$46,444
|
$52,244
|
University and Program Fees
|
$9,538
|
$11,754
|
Health Center Fee
|
$300 |
$300 |
International Student Orientation Fee*
|
$100 |
$100 |
International Student Fee*
|
$200 |
$200
|
Total
|
$56,582
|
$64,598
|
Estimated Living Expenses*:
Housing |
$20,055
|
Books and Supplies
|
$2,000
|
Transportation
|
$2,504
|
Misc. Expenses (health ins., etc.)
|
$4,000
|
*This fee may not apply to all students and depends on international student status.
**This estimated total is based on a 9-month school year for the 2024-25 academic year. The cost may be more or less depending on the student's lifestyle, whether the student lives on-campus or off-campus and whether any family members accompany the student. If family members accompany the student, add $8,600 if 1 dependent (spouse or child) and $4,300 for each dependent after 1.
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