Pepperdine MSRE: Any Info
Hey everyone- I’m currently an undergrad student in a Southern California and also work full time in residential brokerage (as an agent, will get my broker’s license in a few months) full time. Long story short: I want to move into commercial development and am weighing out my options.
Pepperdine has an MSRE program but I can’t find a lot of information as far as success stories go, especially not on WSO. Their program does not require work experience which is why I’m drawn to it. USC requires minimum 2 years and I’d like to stay in Southern California for personal reasons (mostly because of investment properties). Any advice is appreciated!
I would be curious for input as well.
Not to take anything away from Pepperdine, because I don't know enough about the program, but you might be best served, for multiple reasons, by working for two years and then looking into USC's program.
Hey CRE, I appreciate your input. I read through your AMA regarding you getting your Master’s in Real Estate and you mentioned you wish you got it earlier. Can you explain why working for 2 years and going to USC might be the better option? I know USC has a lot more alumni and is highly regarded, especially in California. Thank you in advance!
I think I said in that AMA that around 1-2 years is prime work experience heading into the degree. I had almost 3, which was too much IMO, but straight from undergrad to grad school without any experience is also a recipe for disappointment. You'll be very overeducated and under experienced heading into the job hunt.
The alumni network and age/prestige of the program in CA is what I based my response on primarily.
When are you graduating? If you are junior, look into the real estate minor through the Price School.
I don't attend USC unfortunately. I attend a state school in SoCal. Judging by your name, I would assume you are completing/ have recently completed USC's MRED program? How do you like it?
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