MSRE Application Requirements
GMAT/GRE not required for this program
- Meet PSU minimum admission requirements
- Professional resume
- Unofficial transcripts/mark sheets from any institution where a bachelor's degree was awarded and any institution where graduate-level credits were completed. Upon admission, applicants will be required to provide official transcripts from these institutions. Visit the PSU Admissions website for detailed transcript requirements.
- Application essays (4): Essays are your opportunity to tell us who you are beyond your GPAs, test scores and resume. Use this opportunity to provide us with a better understanding of your personal journey, unique background and goals associated with the program.
- 250 words maximum per essay question
- Answers to all four questions are required
- See questions below
- Contact information for two professional references
- $67 application fee - Attend an Information Session to waive this.
Essay Questions
- Tell us your story. How has your experience contributed to your interest in this degree? What has been your experience or involvement with commercial real estate? (250 word maximum)
- Which classes in the MS in Real Estate curriculum are you most interested in and why? In your response, describe what draws you to these courses, what you hope to learn from them, and how you anticipate applying this knowledge and these skills in your studies or future career. (250 word maximum)
- Describe your specific short-term and long-term career goals, and explain how the PSU MSRE program will help you achieve them. In your response, be specific about both your goals and the ways the program’s content, curriculum, or experiences will directly contribute to your professional growth. (250 word maximum)
- Success in graduate study requires preparation in multiple areas. Please describe the specific steps you have taken to prepare for success in this program in three areas: academically, financially, and personally. In your response, provide concrete examples of your preparation in each area. (250 word maximum)
AI Usage Policy for Graduate Business Admissions
The admissions team is interested in your authentic voice which reflects your academic, professional, and personal experiences and goals. We engage in a holistic review process when evaluating application materials because we want to understand what has inspired you to commit to the graduate program you're applying to. We also want to learn how your experiences will complement the experiences of other members in the cohort you may join.
Given this context, we encourage applicants to submit work that reflects their own voice and perspective. While there may be appropriate uses for AI, such as outlining ideas or checking grammar, essays must be written in your own words. AI-generated content should not replace your personal writing or storytelling. Submissions that rely heavily on AI-generated content or lack meaningful personal detail may affect the admissions decision.
Additionally, because scholarships awarded by The School of Business are based on a holistic review of academic and personal achievements, including your written materials, excessive use of AI may also affect scholarship eligibility.
This policy aligns with the university’s academic integrity standards.
If you have questions about using AI in your application materials, please contact our Recruitment Advising or Admissions Team.
Additional International Student Requirements
Please note that, as of Fall 2025, the MSRE program is designated as "flexible", and full-time in-person participation will no longer be required. Therefore, it is no longer be eligible for the F-1 visa.
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