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, 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?
At McDonough you will –
Leverage a Top Ranked Business School + Premier Real Estate Center
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.
Steers Center for Global Real EstateGain 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.
Explore MS-GRA CareersEngage 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.
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McDonough Real Estate News
More Real Estate NewsIn the News
IBM Hopes ‘Spectacular’ New NYC Office Will Entice Employees Back to Work
“They’ve got to be focused on how are they going to recruit talent,” Matthew Cypher, director of the Steers Center for Global Real Estate at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, told Newsweek over the phone. “The opportunity with this new building is just how they remain competitive, because it’s hard enough to get people to come back into the city center without a good, quality building.”
October 21, 2024
Admissions
New M.S. in Global Real Assets Cohort Arrives to Lead the Future of Real Estate and Infrastructure
The second cohort of M.S. in Global Real Assets (MS-GRA) students arrived at Georgetown McDonough this fall to learn how to address real-world challenges in real estate, infrastructure, and…
October 15, 2024
Research and Insights
How the 2024 Olympics Are Shaking Up the Hotel Industry in Paris
During the 2024 Olympic Games, hotels in Paris have fewer guests but are expected to make more money. How is that possible? Professor Matthew Cypher, director of the Steers Center for Global Real…
July 29, 2024
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