Miami’s vibrant urban development, thriving tourism, and business-friendly environment make it the perfect place to study real estate. The city’s constant evolution with new developments in commercial, retail, and healthcare real estate provides ample opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at Miami Patty College and Allan Herbert School of Business to witness industry trends first-hand. Through hands-on learning experiences, students are well-prepared for success in commercial real estate.
Miami Herbert’s undergraduate real estate program was recently ranked #12 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings. This evaluation highlights the program’s strengths, which are rooted in a blend of classroom learning and experiential opportunities. U.S. News rankings are based on comprehensive data and analysis across a variety of metrics. More information on the methodology used can be found here.
At the graduate level, the Real Estate Accelerated MBA program, launched nearly a decade ago, continues to stand out for its emphasis on real-world experience. Led by Andrea Hewson, a professor of finance and an expert on local, national and international real estate markets, the program prepares students to build professional relationships that will benefit them throughout their careers.
“I am extremely proud of the work my colleagues and I have done to build our real estate program. Our progress would not have been possible without the efforts of our students, alumni, board members, and local people.” said Hewson. and a national network. ”
Throughout the program, students complete three internships, gain access to top real estate firms, and gain hands-on experience in the field. One of the highlights of the program is an annual trip to New York City where students meet with prominent industry leaders.
The Accelerated MBA in Real Estate program benefits from a dedicated advisory board comprised of many of Miami’s leading commercial real estate professionals. Randy Weisburd Director, COO, Atlantic | Pacific Companies is an example of a great mentor that students have access to. Atlantic | Pacific Companies is a fourth-generation real estate company with expertise in acquisitions, development, property management, and investment.
By blending academic rigor with real-world experience, Miami Herbert’s real estate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the competitive commercial real estate industry.
