MBA – Real Estate Management
MBA – Real Estate Management
Crescent School of Business, a part of the BSA Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, has been established to create leaders of tomorrow. The cohort will experience a uniquely crafted curriculum and pedagogy which are administered to them through faculty who have been carefully selected for their achievements in both academics and industry. CSB believes in education for life.
This 2 years programme is designed to be a rigorous time which pushes students beyond their comfort zone to bridge both skill and competency gaps that are essential in today’s managers to face rapid digital innovation challenges.
Eligibility
- All applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.
- A graduate with a minimum CGPA of 5.0 or 50% marks.
- Candidates in their final year of a Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply. However, such candidates must submit their original graduation certificate and final year mark sheets upon joining the course.
- A valid score in any of the following common entrance examinations: CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT, TANCET, or CSBAT (Crescent School of Business Admission Test) conducted by our institute.
- Work Experience: Not compulsory, but desirable.
- Candidates should have good communication skills.
- Candidates must be able to converse, read, and write in English, as the medium of instruction for the CSB MBA programme is English.
The decision of the admissions committee shall be final regarding the selection of candidates.
Admission Procedure
- Submit the Application Form either online or by visiting the campus.
- A review of scores from the Common Admission Test and previous academic performance.
- An interview with the CSB Panel.
Admission 2026-27
| Tuition Fee per Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name of the Programme | 65 percentiles and above in CAT/XAT/GMAT Or 85 percentile and above in MAT/CMAT/TANCET/ATMA | 50 – 64 percentile in CAT/XAT/GMAT Or scores of 60 – 84 percentile in MAT/CMAT/TANCET/ATMA Or 85 percentiles and above in CSBAT (Crescent School of Business Admission Test) | Less than 50 percentiles in CAT/XAT/GMAT Or Less than 60 percentiles in MAT/CMAT/TANCET/ATMA Or Less than 84.99 percentiles in CSBAT (Crescent School of Business Admission Test) | Amenities and Service Fee (INR) (One–time) |
| MBA – Real Estate Management | 3,50,000 | 3,75,000 | 4,00,000 | 20,000 |
Admission Brochure
MBA in Real Estate Management (REM)
The MBA in Real Estate Management (REM), offered in collaboration with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), is a specialized, industry-oriented programme designed to develop professionals for the evolving real estate and built environment sectors.
About RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a globally recognized professional body that promotes and enforces international standards in land, property, construction, and infrastructure. With a presence in over 150 countries, RICS qualifications are highly valued by employers worldwide.
Curriculum
The curriculum integrates core management principles with specialized real estate expertise. The programme is structured to build leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills through the following focus areas:
- Core Real Estate Domains: In-depth knowledge of land use, planning and regulation, development, investment, asset management, and valuation.
- Technical Proficiency: Coverage of urban economics, accounting and financial principles, property markets, and corporate real estate.
- Sustainability and Ethics: A focus on the sustainable built environment, legal frameworks, and professional ethics.
- Digital Integration: Development of digital skills essential for modern real estate business practices.
- Practical Application: A strong emphasis on experiential learning through mandatory internships and capstone projects.
- Specialized Electives: Opportunities to specialize in valuation, urban infrastructure, real estate finance, entrepreneurship, or digital marketing.
Career Outcomes
The programme is aligned with RICS competency pathways, providing students with a foundation for global professional qualifications. Graduates are equipped to pursue diverse roles, including:
- Real Estate Consultants and Valuation Experts.
- Investment and Asset Managers.
- Business Development and Corporate Real Estate Managers.
- Entrepreneurs in the built environment sector.
- Specialists in government and urban development bodies.
Key Highlights
- Industry-Integrated MBA: A specialized programme in Real Estate Management tailored for the evolving built environment.
- Global RICS Alignment: Curriculum designed in accordance with the international standards of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
- Strategic Core Focus: Deep expertise in property valuation, investment analysis, and asset management.
- Experiential Learning: Practical immersion through industry internships and real-world capstone projects.
- Specialized Electives: Flexible tracks in urban infrastructure, real estate finance, and entrepreneurship.
- Sustainability Focus: Emphasis on future-ready practices and sustainable development within the built environment.
- Digital Integration: Development of technical and digital skills essential for modern real estate operations.
- Global Career Pathways: Diverse opportunities across consulting, corporate real estate, and urban development sectors.
Proposed Programme Structure
SEMESTER I
| Sl.NO | Subject | Course Type | L | T | P | SW | Credits |
| 1 | Introduction to MBA in Real Estate Management | CC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Real Estate Marketing | CC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | Orientation to Accounting and Financial Principles for REM | CC | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Real Estate and Urban Economics | CC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Sustainable Built Environment | CC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Fundamentals of Management Science | CC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | Business Communication for Built Environment | VAC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Â | Weekly contact hours | 26 | |||||
| Â | Total Credits | 28 | |||||
SEMESTER II
| Sl.NO | Subject | Course Type | L | T | P | SW | Credits |
| 1 | Land and Property Rights | CC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | Understanding Property Markets and Urban Growth | CC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | Introduction to Asset Valuation | CC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | Digital skills for Real Estate Business | CC | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Organisational Behaviour | VAC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Â | Weekly contact hours | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | 18 |
| Â | Total Credits | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | 21 |
SEMESTER III
| Sl.NO | Subject | Cours Type | e L | T | P | SW | Credits |
| 1 | Elective – I | SE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | Elective – II | SE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | Corporate Real Estate Assets & Facilities Management | SE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Corporate Laws and Dispute Resolution | CC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Real Estate Ethics and Leadership | VAC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Project Management in Real Estate | SE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Capstone Project – 1 | NTCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | Summer Internship | NTCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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| Â | Weekly contact hours | 21 | |||||
| Â | Total Credits | 30 | |||||
SEMESTER IV
| Sl.NO | Subject | Course Type | L | T | P | SW | Credits |
| 1 | Elective – III | SE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | Elective – IV | SE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | Strategic Business Management | CC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Human Resource Management | CC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
|  | Capstone Project – 2 | NTCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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| Â | Weekly contact hours | 14 | |||||
| Â | Total Credits | 23 | |||||
| Â | Total Program Credits | 102 | |||||
List of Electives (Semester 3 & 4)
1. Advanced Real Estate Valuations
2. Valuation of Special Projects
3. Planning and Development of Special Real Estate Projects
4. Marketing Communications and CRM
5. Digital Technologies and Social Media Marketing
6. Project and Mortgage Finance for Built Environment
7. Valuation of Businesses and Intangible Assets
8. Entrepreneurship in Built Environment Sector
9. Future Cities
10. Urban Infrastructure Management
11. Urban Transport and Affordable Housing