The Runstad Department of Real Estate is located within the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington in Seattle, one of the most dynamic cities in the United States. The mission of the department is to facilitate learning, provide thought leadership and to transform lives: learn, lead, transform. This is achieved by providing the best learning experience possible for our students and by being a leading resource for both academic and applied research. Our faculty are experts in their fields and the department produces a wide range of applied research. We are helping the next generation of leaders in real estate understand the full spectrum of challenges facing the sector. Our Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary in the modern real estate industry, and help them define their future career. The MSRE program provides students with an innovative curriculum, allowing them to specialize in corporate real estate, development, or finance & investment. Our programs are delivered in a global context providing international relevance and perspective.