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 undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School with ample opportunities to witness industry trends firsthand. Through hands-on learning experiences, students are well-prepared for successful careers in commercial real estate.
Miami Herbert’s undergraduate real estate program was recently ranked No. 12 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings. This recognition underscores the strength of the program, which is rooted in a blend of classroom learning and experiential opportunities. The U.S. News rankings are based on comprehensive data and analysis across various metrics. To learn more about the methodology used, visit here.
At the graduate level, the Accelerated MBA in Real Estate program, launched nearly a decade ago, continues to stand out for its strong emphasis on real-world experience. Led by Andrea Heuson, a professor of finance and expert in local, national, and international real estate markets, the program ensures that students build professional relationships that will benefit them throughout their careers.
"I am incredibly proud of the work my colleagues and I have done to build our real estate programs,” said Heuson. “Our progress would not have been possible without the efforts of our students, our alumni, our board members, and our local and national network.”
Throughout the program, students complete three internships, giving them access to top-tier real estate firms and hands-on experience in the field. One of the program’s highlights 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, featuring many of Miami’s leading commercial real estate professionals. Board Randy Weisburd, COO of Atlantic | Pacific Companies, exemplifies the caliber of mentors students have access to. Atlantic | Pacific Companies is a fourth-generation real estate company with expertise in acquisitions, development, property management, and investments.
By blending academic rigor with practical experience, Miami Herbert’s real estate programs equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the competitive commercial real estate industry.
