A Pipeline to the Industry
The MRED+U maintains deep, active ties to the South Florida and national real estate industry through one of the most robust Advisory Boards of any graduate real estate program in the country. The board includes senior executives from:
Development: Terra Group, 13th Floor Investments, Related Development, Merrimac Ventures, Swire Properties, Two Roads Development, PTM Partners
Brokerage & Capital Markets: CBRE, Newmark Knight Frank, Berkadia, Rialto Capital, Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group, Kawa Real Estate Investment
Law: Bilzin Sumberg, Greenberg Traurig, Shubin Law Group
Construction: Coastal Construction, Seagate Capital Construction
Finance & Private Equity: Starwood Capital Group, Pebb Capital, Mast Capital, Trinity Investments
Appraisal & Research: Integra Realty Resources, John Burns Research & Consulting
Advisory Board Overview
The Advisory Board spans virtually every sector of the real estate ecosystem—development, brokerage, law, finance, capital markets, construction, design, and urban planning. It includes founding members, past chairs, and current alumni representatives who maintain a direct bridge between students and the profession.
Current Board Chair: Ricardo Caporal — Mattoni Group
Immediate Past Chair: Avra Jain — The Vagabond Group
Founding Member: Tony Goldman — Goldman Properties
Mentorship & Internship
The program operates formal mentorship and internship pathways, connecting students directly with practitioners for hands-on, career-building experiences.
The Professional Edge: A required 4-month minimum internship ensures every graduate has applied, real-world experience before entering the market.
Events & Experiential Learning
ULI Hines Urban Land Institute Competition: Students compete in teams on real-world development scenarios.
Real Estate Impact Conference: A flagship annual event bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and developers.
Executive Education: Professional development for active practitioners. proptech & family bussiness
Capstone Workshop: A culminating development exercise integrating all program disciplines.
Career Pathways
MRED+U graduates are prepared for the full spectrum of urban development, including:
- Urban real estate development and project management
- Investment analysis and real estate finance
- Public-private partnerships and community development
- Sustainable and mixed-use development
- Real estate law and consulting
- Urban planning and livable community design
- Market research and valuation
STEM OPT Advantage
With its STEM designation, international graduates holding F-1 visas are eligible for up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT)—a significant competitive advantage for international students pursuing careers in the United States.
