Anyone here doing, did, or contemplating a master's (MBA, MSF, Master's in RE Development, etc.)?
I come from an extreme non-target background and have recently been more inclined to pursure an advanced degree at some point. There are a few reasons why but mainly it's the network. I can't help but continue to see how much your network really matters, especially in RE. Starting a firm, raising capital, joint-ventures and partnerships, investment opportunities, you name it; it all depends on who you know / what your background is.
My main questions are:
1.) Is a master's (assuming a top program) really worth it for the network (in your opinion)? Is there a distinct difference between doing an MBA vs an MSF in terms of network? MBA would likely be a part-time program.
2.) How old were you / where were you in your career when you pursued this? Or, when do you plan to?
3.) Any recommended schools to check out? I've done the research and know the top programs, just curious on any of your personal experiences.
I went back at 32 for my MSF. I chose this over the MBA because the school wasn't a top program and my MSF class was a very small contingent of the business graduates. I got my degree on the Quant side and this allowed me to stay away from the Sale side. I chose a mid tier business school as I was able to finish number 3 out of 75 graduates in the business school, number 2 in my program, as well as a full ride.
To be honest, most of the MBA students would select one of our classes to take as a finance requirement and usually drop after a week since they didn't understand the material.
I'd say MBA if you can get into a top 10 program, it translates to more career paths, but if you want to by on the CFA type side the MSF might be a better bet to get a understanding for the CFA exams.
Come from non-related CRE / Finance background. Think biology sciences. Worked for two years then decided to make a pivot into CRE. Was able to land a bs internship and left my job. Took a considerable pay cut, but then enrolled in my Masters in CRE. It is not a top program, but of the likes of University of Houston. State college in a major city with a masters program that has plenty of networking resources and immediately put in the position to land a job in CRE in Acq/Development. This is Real Estate it does not need to be a top program, but you need to do it in a city you want to live in. If you want to do to CRE in San Diego and have no resources go to UCSD Masters in Commercial Real Estate. It's truthfully more about the networking than the actual knowledge. CRE math is not complicated.
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