Does anyone have information on the UNCC MSRE regarding quality of the classes, networking, and placement? I would imagine it is not a top program, but it's the market I'm located in and I'm looking to stay (assuming I can find a better job here).
I have been in the industry for two years in a non-analytical role and I am looking to make a change. Any advice?
Much appreciated in advance.
I have heard about UNC Charlotte's program, not much about it other than it exists. The fact that I am not in NC but in NYC and am aware of it for some reason says something. In general, MSRE or even MBAs at schools like UNCC are going to have a regional/market appeal that is probably in line with the general UNCC reputation.
In reality, real estate often regional/market based (WSO is a placed focused for those on the HQ jobs of the world in NYC/SF/LA/DC etc., but really CRE jobs are everywhere). So, going to a program with a more regional/market alumni base and focus can be a really smart move if you are determined to stay in that market. These programs are cheaper, allow you to keep working, and will deepen your local network.
Really, I wouldn't 'ding' the program because it's not some so-called top 'ranked' deal. Unless you want to try and come get a job in NYC or some other big market that is not in the region, you will probably be fine.
That said, what are you trying to 'make a change' to? If you are looking to go 'high finance' like REPE then you may want to incur the cost and struggle of the 'big' programs. If you have the profile for admission, UNC Chapel Hill has a great RE program within the MBA program.
Big tie in with Childress Klein and growing in status in Charlotte, from what I can tell.
Still, for the Carolinas, UNC's RE MBA or Clemson's MRED are going to give you a stronger resume.
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A friend of mine went through the program with the intent of pivoting into CRE and starting in Charlotte. Said you can go in blind to CRE and leave understanding the fundamentals of industry, complex modeling scenarios, and such - sounds like any MSRE.
His highlights were 1 - Grad campus isn't with undergrad but instead is downtown Charlotte (adjacent to every commercial bank and larger REIT/Lifeco/REPE firm operating in CLT), 2 - active board consisting of executives from players in the region (great networking ops and assistance with job search), 3 - Charlotte is blowing up and there are plenty of opportunities with firms large and small.
Low points basically mentioned the complexity of networking in COVID times but that may be better in the near future.
edit - mentioned job placement for cohort was primarily in CLT but also placed elsewhere (Raleigh, Austin, San Antonio, Boston)
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