Master of Science in Real Estate Development

• Integrated Knowledge: Mastery of the interdisciplinary nature of real estate, blending land planning, law, marketing, valuation, and property management.
• Analytical Proficiency: Ability to conduct feasibility studies and apply advanced valuation techniques to assess the economic viability of development projects.
• Strategic Planning: Skills in identifying urban development trends and creating frameworks for positive community engagement and sustainable growth.
• Professional Leadership: Preparedness to lead in the urban renaissance of the Kingdom by applying standardized academic content to real-world real estate challenges.
• Research & Innovation: For those in the thesis track, the ability to design and execute original scientific research that addresses local environmental and professional issues.
• Ethical Practice: Commitment to professional ethics and the preservation of local environmental identity within modern development projects. 

In addition to meeting the admission requirements in the Unified Regulations for Graduate Studies in Saudi Universities and the rules and executive procedures at King Saud University, the department requires: 

-Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, urban design, architecture (with a GPA of at least 3.75, “Very Good”), or other related engineering fields (with a GPA of at least 3.75, “Very Good”) to be eligible for the program. 

-Passing a personal interview. 

-Submitting a research proposal in the field. 

Coursework System (Professional Track)

Total Credit Hours: 42 Credit Hours

First Year – First Semester

RED501 – Real Estate Land Planning – 3 Credit Hours
ECON508 – Feasibility and Property Valuation – 3 Credit Hours
ADM510 – Property Management – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

RED503 – Real Estate Land Development – 3 Credit Hours
RED520 – Real Estate Marketing – 3 Credit Hours
RED530 – Real Estate Laws and Regulations – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

RED540 – Advanced Real Estate Valuation Techniques – 3 Credit Hours
RED550 – Urban Development Economics – 3 Credit Hours
RED570 – Real Estate Investment Analysis – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

RED580 – Real Estate Finance – 3 Credit Hours
RED590 – Capstone Research Project – 3 Credit Hours
Graduate Elective I – 3 Credit Hours
Graduate Elective II – 3 Credit Hours

(Total Coursework: 39+ Credit Hours + Minimum 3 Credit Hours Capstone Project)

Thesis System (Academic Track)

Total Credit Hours: 37 Credit Hours

First Year – First Semester

RED501 – Real Estate Land Planning – 3 Credit Hours
ECON508 – Feasibility and Property Valuation – 3 Credit Hours
ADM510 – Property Management – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

RED503 – Real Estate Land Development – 3 Credit Hours
RED520 – Real Estate Marketing – 3 Credit Hours
RED530 – Real Estate Laws and Regulations – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

RED540 – Advanced Real Estate Valuation Techniques – 3 Credit Hours
RED550 – Urban Development Economics – 3 Credit Hours
RED560 – Research Methods in Real Estate – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

RED600 – Research and Thesis – 6 Credit Hours

Additional Coursework (Distributed as Approved Electives)

Graduate Elective I – 3 Credit Hours
Graduate Elective II – 3 Credit Hours

(Total Coursework: 31 Credit Hours + 6 Credit Hours Thesis)