MRED+D Careers + Professional Development
An Abbey MRED+D degree opens the door to a wide range of networking events and exciting career opportunities in real estate development. Our goal is not only to provide rigorous professional education and training, but also to offer ample opportunities to explore career pathways, build industry connections, and engage with our active alumni network. As an Abbey MRED+D student, you’ll be supported by our dedicated director of career and professional development who’ll help you identify and pursue your professional goals.
About MRED+D’s Career Program
Abbey MRED+D students benefit from access to exceptional practitioner faculty and guest lecturers — industry leaders who shape the field, bring real-world insight directly into the classroom, and play a key role in helping students understand different career pathways after graduation.
Additionally, the Berkeley Real Estate Club (BREC) offers MRED+D students the opportunity to connect with a wide range of graduate students across campus who share an interest in real estate. The club hosts a variety of professional development events, networking opportunities, and industry engagements throughout the year.
After graduation, Abbey MRED+D students join the Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association (BREAA), an extensive network of Berkeley alums working in real estate across the Bay Area, the U.S., and internationally. BREAA includes graduates from the College of Environmental Design, Haas School of Business, Berkeley Law, and other programs.
“If you want to study affordable housing, Berkeley is the place.” —Christopher Frye (MRED+D 2025)
COMPONENTS OF THE MRED+D CAREER PROGRAM
Focused Career + Professional Development Discovery
- Careers summer series
- Workshops
- Personalized coaching and counseling
Industry Events + Organizations Memberships
- All students are members of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and NAIOP
- All students attend the ULI Fall Meeting
- Industry case competitions
Relationship + Community Building
- Lecture series
- Bernadette Ma Career Day*
- Abbey MRED+D Connect: Mentorship Program
- REFocus: Networking event and career panel on various topics
*Bernadette Ma Career Day is an annual networking event where you’ll meet representatives from local real estate organizations and hear from a panel of industry professionals. You’ll learn about the mission, values, and experiences of various organizations. Plus, you can practice your job pitch in an informal, supportive setting.
PLACEMENT STATISTICS
Placement Rate
82% within four months of graduation for the Class of 2025.
Sample Job Titles
Development Manager, Development Associate, Associate, Real Estate Asset Manager, VP of Development, Project Manager, Director of Development & Construction, Associate Development Manager, Investment Analyst, Real Estate Finance Associate.
Companies
Adaptive Commons, Base Builders, Inc., Brookfield, CBRE, City Ventures, Colliers, Dowling Company, Inc., Economic & Planning Systems, Golden Aspen Partners, Groupe Corev, Habitat for Humanity Greater SF, Invictus Development LLC, Machete Group, March Capital Management, Novin Development, Perez Construction, Presidio Bay Ventures, Santa Clara County Housing Authority, Signature Development, Swinerton/Lindgren, The Core Companies, Volz Company.
CONTACT
Contact Cindy Ma regarding Abbey MRED+D’s career and professional development opportunities.
