Build the future<\/span> of real estate<\/h2>\n \n
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Develop business, finance and development expertise through one of the nation’s most respected graduate real estate programs<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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<\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n <section class=\"media-section dotted-line--gray background--light-cream span--red bg--tone\" id=\"learn-from-the-best\">\n <div class=\"grid-container\">\n <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n <div class=\"cell medium-6\">\n <figure class=\"aspect-ratio-frame\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 500\/700\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FU09ai5L3V8\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"click-to-play-video\" data-fancybox>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/mps-re_testimonial_thumbnail_video1_800x600.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Develop your infrastructure.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\">\n \n <div class=\"play-button\">\n<svg width=\"80\" height=\"80\" viewbox=\"0 0 80 80\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<rect width=\"80\" height=\"80\" rx=\"40\" fill=\"#B31B1B\" class=\"play-button-circle\"><\/rect>\n<g 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class=\"section-headingtitle\">\n <h2>Program stats<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div class=\"section-headingcontent\">\n <section class=\"list-column-component column-set text-margin-reset stats-section\">\n <div class=\"grid-container\">\n <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n <article>\n <p class=\"stat\">$106,036<\/p>\n \n <h3>average U.S. starting salary<\/h3>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n <article>\n <p class=\"stat\">NYC<\/p>\n \n <h3>optional second year<\/h3>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n <article>\n <p class=\"stat\">100%<\/p>\n \n <h3>job offers Class of 2023–24<\/h3>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n <section class=\"section-heading--wrap accordion--wrap span--red background--white bg--clear\" id=\"what-makes-us-the-best-real-estate-program\">\n <div class=\"section-headingtitle\">\n <h2>What makes us the <span>best<\/span> real estate program?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"section-headingcontent\">\n <div class=\"grid-container\">\n <div class=\"accordionset\">\n <details class=\"expandable\" open>\n <summary class=\"expandablebutton\">\n <span class=\"expandablebutton-text\">\n Full business of real estate\n <\/span>\n <\/summary>\n <div class=\"expandablecontent\">\n <p>Develop expertise across investment, development, finance, construction and market analysis to understand the entire real estate lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/details>\n <details class=\"expandable\">\n <summary class=\"expandablebutton\">\n <span class=\"expandablebutton-text\">\n Learn from the industry\n <\/span>\n <\/summary>\n <div class=\"expandablecontent\">\n <p>Connect with leading developers, investors and executives through internships, distinguished speakers, real estate treks and industry events.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/details>\n <details class=\"expandable\">\n <summary class=\"expandablebutton\">\n <span class=\"expandablebutton-text\">\n Experience New York City\n <\/span>\n <\/summary>\n <div class=\"expandablecontent\">\n <p>Expand your professional network through real-world learning opportunities, including the option to complete your second year in New York City.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/details>\n <details class=\"expandable\">\n <summary class=\"expandablebutton\">\n <span class=\"expandablebutton-text\">\n Build your leadership perspective\n <\/span>\n <\/summary>\n <div class=\"expandablecontent\">\n <p>Strengthen your ability to make strategic decisions, collaborate across disciplines and lead complex real estate projects with confidence.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/details>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n <section class=\"section-heading--wrap max-across--three span--red background--blue bg--tone\" id=\"get-the-experience-that-matters\">\n <div class=\"section-headingtitle\">\n <h2>Get the experience that matters<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <div class=\"section-heading__content\">\n <section class=\"list-column-component column-set text-margin-reset stats-section\">\n <div class=\"grid-container\">\n <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n <article>\n <figure class=\"aspect-ratio-frame\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 600\/800\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/mps_re_JCB_NYC-MBA-2025_Selects-8814_800x600.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Baker students in NYC.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\">\n <\/figure>\n \n <h3>Learn where decisions are made<\/h3>\n \n <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n <p>Gain firsthand experience through a summer internship, global treks, the Distinguished Speaker Series and the option to complete your second year in New York City alongside industry leaders.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n <article>\n <figure class=\"aspect-ratio-frame\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 600\/800\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/mps_re_B8A8294_800x600.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Baker students on Singapore trek.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\">\n <\/figure>\n \n <h3>Business meets the built environment<\/h3>\n \n <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n <p>Develop expertise across real estate finance, development, investment, design and strategy through applied projects and industry-focused coursework.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n <article>\n <figure class=\"aspect-ratio-frame\" style=\"--aspect-ratio: 600\/800\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/mps_re_JWP_APP-RealEstate_RubachaEvent_0303-6592_800x600.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Students at a real estate event.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\">\n <\/figure>\n \n <h3>Build a powerful professional network<\/h3>\n \n <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n <p>Connect with alumni, faculty and employers across every sector of commercial real estate while preparing for leadership opportunities around the world.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/chris-brown.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/chris-brown.png 180w, https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/chris-brown-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/head><body><p>“You can have it both ways… Being here in Ithaca, but 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