The Master in Real Estate Practicum is an integrated three-term academic experience that enables students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their time at Harvard to a practice-based institutional environment that makes a meaningful contribution to their education as well as to the host organization.

The Practicum begins with the fall and spring terms, where students are introduced to participating organizations, explore emerging trends in professional practice, and prepare for a productive summer placement.

During the summer term, students complete a two-month, full-time Practicum placement with a private, public-sector, or non-profit real estate organization. In their placements, students participate in real estate projects or initiatives that advance cutting-edge practices, including those promoting social and environmental best practices. The experience concludes with a final paper and participation in two days of presentations and discussion at the GSD during Orientation Week.

Together, these components comprise 12 units, equivalent to three term-long courses: Practicum (4 units) and Practicum Placement (8 units). Enrollment is limited to students in the GSD MRE program.