The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Business Administration, MBA, and Real Estate, M.S., Dual Degree
Charlotte, USA
MBA
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Oct 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* priority deadline | December 1st, 2026: final deadline
Key Summary
About: This dual-degree lets you earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and an M.S. in Real Estate (MSRE) in a single 56-credit program. It combines the Charlotte MBA and MSRE coursework, including the Fioretti Real Estate Investment Fund. You must apply to both programs and gain admission to both by the third-semester census date. The program prepares you for finance, real estate investment, development, and asset management.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter real estate and finance roles such as development analyst, acquisition associate, portfolio manager, commercial broker, or consultant; the credential suits careers in capital markets, REITs, and private equity.
Program Overview
This 56-credit hour dual degree program allows students to earn both an MBA and M.S. in Real Estate (MSRE) in one of the nation’s most vibrant business environments and rapidly expanding real estate markets. Offering flexibility with shared credits, the program prepares graduates for diverse careers in business and real estate. Students benefit from hands-on experience through the Fioretti Real Estate Investment Fund and the comprehensive curriculum of the Charlotte MBA.
MBA and Real Estate, M.S. Dual Degree at a Glance
You must apply to both the MBA and MSRE programs separately and be admitted to both programs by the published census date of the third semester (including summer). See the Graduate Catalog for individual program admission requirements.
- Delivery: In-person, evening classes at the Dubois Center
- Credit Hours: 56 Credit Hours
- Duration: Full time avg. 3 years; Part time avg. 5 years
- Nationally Ranked: No. 1 part-time MBA among North Carolina’s public universities