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Engineering

Real Estate Concentration, Ph.D. in Business Administration at Georgia State University

Georgia State University, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in real estate program is designed to develop strong research skills and focused study on the function of real estate markets and institutions. The program is aligned with doctoral programs in finance and economics — two disciplines that provide the theoretical foundation and methodological framework for our understanding of markets. Our graduates tend to secure faculty appointments at universities or research positions within industry and government.

Faculty: Robinson College of Business  |  Department: Department of Real Estate  |  Duration: Typically 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: The Ph.D. program admits students once a year for the fall semester. We will begin accepting applications for fall 2027 on September 15, 2026. For fullest consideration, the application and all required materials should be submitted by January 8, 2027.  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Econometrics Sequence 4 courses ECON 8030 – Math for Economists ECON 9710 – Econometrics I: Stat Foundation ECON 9720 – Econometrics II ECON 9730 – Advanced Econometrics Micro Sequence 2 courses ECON 9010 – Microeconomic Analysis I ECON 9030 – Microeconomic Analysis II Real Estate Sequence 3 courses RE 8050 – Real Estate Development RE 8060 – Applied Real Estate Market Analysis RE 8020 or 8030 – Real Estate Investment Analysis or Finance Urban Economics 1 course ECON 9300 – Seminar in Urban Economics Finance Seminars up to 3 courses MRM 8600 – Theory of Risk Sharing FI 9000 – Mathematical Methods in Contemporary Financial Theory FI 9100 – The Theory of Asset Valuation FI 9200 – Seminar in...

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Entry requirements

Application Requirements Online application and $50 application fee Tests scores – GMAT or GRE College transcripts Statement of Purpose Resume – All applicants must submit an updated résumé. Letters of Recommendation – Three letters of recommendation are required. Interview – If an interview or additional information is required, applicants will be notified. Immunization Certification – Immunization forms should be sent directly to the Immunization Office after an offer of admission is accepted by the applicant. Additional requirements apply for international applicants Learn more about the application process and what you will need to apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://gradapply.gsu.edu/apply/

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