Master of Science in Global Real Assets
A unique collaboration between Georgetown’s top ranked business school and premier center for global real estate, this one year Master’s degree prepares students to address challenges in real estate, infrastructure, and sustainability and equips them to improve investment performance for organizations worldwide.
Why a Degree in Global Real Assets?
The M.S. in Global Real Assets program, designed by a team of experts from the Steers Center for Global Real Estate, offers a cutting-edge experience that integrates concepts of real estate, infrastructure, sustainability, global capital flows and finance, and sustainability to uniquely equip students to understand the changing landscape and be highly competitive in the job market.
MS-GRA at a Glance
Why Georgetown McDonough?
Our approach to business education is rooted in the fundamental values of ethical leadership, service learning, and a global mindset to develop leaders ready to address society’s most complex challenges from climate change to affordable housing.
At McDonough you will –
- Leverage the McDonough and Steers Center Partnership
Through a unique collaboration between Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business and the Steers Center for Global Real Estate, MS-GRA students gain access to the school’s renowned business education and faculty expertise, and are further enriched by the center’s extensive network of influential leaders, exposure to global real estate companies, and intentional experiential programming – including a structured mentorship program to gain meaningful investment insights from industry experts, guest lectures, and networking events. - Gain a Competitive Edge in the Job Market
MS-GRA students learn how to make investment decisions across all areas of the built environment – from traditional real estate to infrastructure and issues of sustainability and governance – and then gain real-world experience working with organizations to underwrite live deals with tools like ARGUS during real estate clinics. Our students also benefit from unique co-curricular experiences like the optional internships, case competitions and the Real Estate Practicum, where they have the opportunity to gain additional hands-on experience working on live deal underwriting. As a result, students build employable skills that give them an advantage in job interviews. - Engage with a Global Gateway Real Estate Market
Our location at Georgetown’s Capitol Campus in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s dynamic real estate market offers unparalleled access to industry leaders, policymakers, and regulators at some of the most influential real estate companies and governmental organizations, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Reserve. Additionally, they can leverage new connections, build their professional resumes, and apply knowledge in real-world settings. - Experience a Values-Based Approach to Business
The study of real assets at Georgetown McDonough also includes a focus on how to optimize resources to support the environmental, social, and economic development of our world. Students take courses rooted in principled leadership, service learning, and developing a global mindset to build the business acumen and outlook needed to address how real estate professionals can address society’s most complex challenges, from climate change to affordable housing.
Georgetown McDonough Rankings
- 12th Top Business Schools in the United States, Financial Times
- #2 in the U.S. for careers in international business, U.S. News & World Report
- 14th for real estate, U.S. News & World Report
Is a Masters in Global Real Assets for You?
Career Resources
Our MS-GRA graduates are sought after by top employers worldwide for their expertise in real assets and sustainability. Whether you aspire to work in real estate development, infrastructure investment, or sustainable finance, our specialized coaching will help you prepare for your chosen career path and position you for success in a competitive job market.
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We are pleased to offer an application fee waiver for select events to those who apply after attending an event. The waiver does not apply to Application Tips Workshops, Resume Reviews, and Virtual Small Group Coffee Chats.
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Join Our August 2025 Intake
Our next Master of Science in Global Real Assets intake launches in August 2025. We welcome the opportunity to connect with you throughout the admissions process to learn more about your background and interests, share details about the classes and capstone project, and explore how you can make an impact in this field.
Questions? Contact Our MS-GRA Admissions Team
We can answer questions about making an investment in your future through the Master’s in Global Real Assets program.
RealAssets@georgetown.edu / +1 (202) 784-1478