Master of Community Development

Create and contribute to community betterment with Iowa State’s 30-credit online Master of Community Development (MCD) program.

Global conditions, socioeconomic inequities and environmental changes are creating challenges for rural and urban communities. The practice of community development has become integral to the livability, resilience and sustainability of communities as our lives have become more complex and unpredictable.

Community developers:

• Identify and address local issues and opportunities
• Activate residents in community decision-making
• Build economically and socially diverse communities
• Advance and expand local leadership

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Master of Real Estate Development

Geared toward working professionals, the Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program is perfect for anyone looking to pursue a career in real estate, including: city planners, architects, finance specialists, real estate agents, commercial realtors, building professionals, and industry investors.

Our interdisciplinary program is a collaboration with Iowa State University’s Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business and features:

• Mentoring and networking opportunities with our MRED Advisory Council
• Online courses and on-campus residencies
• Capstone project driven by your interests
• Continuing education credits accepted by the Iowa Real Estate Commission