Madison,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Business - Real Estate and Urban Land Economics in Madison United States | University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
|
Madison United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
53,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Business: Real Estate and Urban Economics PhD program equips graduates for scholarly positions in research-focused universities or analytical roles in corporate and public sector organizations.
This demanding quantitative curriculum establishes expertise in financial and economic principles alongside sophisticated empirical techniques. Students tailor their studies through elective coursework and thesis projects, focusing on specific aspects of real estate economics and finance. Faculty mentors support research across key disciplines including urban economics, housing policy, property investment, mortgage-backed securities, commercial real estate portfolios, personal finance strategies, ecological economics, sustainable urban growth, and global property markets.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission consideration requires a four-year undergraduate degree or the equivalent, in any discipline, from an accredited institution. Work experience is not required. Applicants should have an undergraduate minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. In addition to academic credentials, test scores, personal achievements, motivation, communication skills (written and oral) and recommendation letters are considered in the admission process at both the master's and doctoral levels.
A recommended minimum TOEFL score of 106 (New iBT) and 27 Speaking, obtained within two years of the intended starting term, is needed for admission consideration. The school also accepts IELTS scores with a recommended minimum score of 7.5.
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master's degree.
Minimum TOEFL requirement- 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement- 7.0
Minimum IELTS Indicator requirement- 7.0
A recommended minimum TOEFL score of 106 (New iBT) and 27 Speaking, obtained within two years of the intended starting term, is needed for admission consideration. The school also accepts IELTS scores with a recommended minimum score of 7.5.
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master's degree.
Minimum TOEFL requirement- 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement- 7.0
Minimum IELTS Indicator requirement- 7.0
Tuition
USD
53,010