THE APPLICATION PROCESS
No specific bachelor’s degree is required, although priority is given to those from related disciplines. Completed applications are due February 1 for first round admissions and priorities for any Research Analyst positions. Later applications may be accepted based on merit and available openings.
Admission is allowed only in the fall semester. Admission is based on either GRE (scores greater than 1240-5.0 are preferred) or GMAT (scores greater than 600-5.0 are preferred), three letters of recommendation, academic background and related transcript (a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred), resume, personal statement of objectives (600–1500 words), and work experience, if any. Work experience (including internships) is preferred.
International students are expected to have exceptional TOEFL scores (greater than 600) complementing the GRE or GMAT.
The MRED program seeks an interdisciplinary student body that has academic credentials and the capacity to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. To maintain the personal scale of the program, entering classes are kept to fewer than 20 students per year.
HOW TO APPLY
You should begin the admission process in the academic year prior to enrollment. Completed applications are due February 1 for first round admission and financial aid priority. Late applicants who are very exceptional may be considered until May 1. Admission is allowed only in the fall semester. Contact the Graduate School at www.grad.clemson.edu for general University information. Contact the MRED office at (864) 656-3926 or fax (864) 656-7519 for specifics on the program.
You should send the following directly to Graduate Admissions, Clemson University, 101 Sikes Hall, Box 345124, Clemson, SC 29634-5124:
1. Application for admission with application fee. We recommend that applications be filed electronically through the Graduate School's Web site at www.grad.clemson.edu/admission/ApplyOnlineUS.html. (Do not wait for exam scores to file the application. Your application file will be activated as soon as the application and fee are received.)
2. Official copies of all undergraduate transcripts
3. Official GRE or GMAT (and TOEFL for international students) exam scores (In order to expedite the process, please send your unofficial GRE/GMAT scores upon test completion by email to: curealestate-l@clemson.edu)
4. Three letters of recommendation (preferably at least two academic letters if you graduated in the past three years)
Send the materials outlined below to:
The Master of Real Estate Development Program, Clemson University, 124 Lee Hall, Box 340511, Clemson, SC 29634-0511:
1. Resume
2. Personal statement of objectives (600 to 1,500 words) containing
• Interest in the real estate profession and the MRED program
• Academic and professional preparation
• Career goals
• Vision for how your background and the MRED program meet your concept of real estate
development and your future career
You can access the status of your application on the Graduate School website. Questions may be directed to the program office. Although not required, we strongly encourage you to visit campus and meet with MRED faculty and students prior to February 1.
