Need Help? Call 888-7JOINAI (756-4624)
Skip Navigation LinksHome > Education >
 Decrease font   Enlarge font

Education

Master's Degree Program

Graduate students focusing on real estate appraisal can apply education towards earning the Appraisal Institute prestigious MAI membership designation through the AI Master's Degree Program.

Students can meet Appraisal Institute education requirements by taking pre-approved courses administered by the participating universities covering the same material and body of knowledge as those given by the Appraisal Institute, with the exception of the Standards of Professional Practice and AI Business Practices and Ethics required courses and the Comprehensive Examination. (Note: Other exceptions may exist at particular universities).

Students who are currently enrolled in a participating master's degree program are eligible to become general Candidates for Designation of the Appraisal Institute. 
Benefits of being a Candidate for Designation through the AI Master's Degree Program include:
 
  • No annual fees while enrolled at the participating university;
  • All advantages and discounts offered to all Candidates for Designation, including discounts on education and publications;
  • Receive the Appraisal Institute periodicals The Appraisal Journal and Valuation magazine at no cost.

How To Apply

  1. For university degree program enrollment information, interested individuals should contact the participating universities directly.
  2. After acceptance into an approved participating university program, enrolled students may request an application for Candidacy by emailing mdp@appraisalinstitute.org.
  3. If you are already a Candidate for Designation in the Appraisal Institute, please contact 312-335-4111 or mdp@appraisalinstitute.org

You will be asked to provide evidence of your enrollment in the program in the form of a letter from the university.

Additional Requirements

In addition to successful completion of the qualified master's degree program, all students interested in attaining the MAI Designated membership must:

  • Pass the 15-hour National USPAP course/exam and the AI Business Practice & Ethics course, and possibly the General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies course/exam.
  • Receive credit for Specialized Experience requirement. Work done as part of a job, internship or thesis project may be submitted as a part of the hours requirement if it meets the criteria in the General Admissions Procedure Manual.
  • Receive credit for the Demonstration of Knowledge requirement. A thesis may be submitted if it meets the requirements outlined in the Official Guide to the Demonstration of Knowledge Requirement: General.
  • Successfully pass the Appraisal Institute General Comprehensive Exam.
  • Submit application for MAI Designated membership.

Learn more about the requirements for the MAI Designation.


Participating Universities


Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Masters of Science in Real Estate (Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal track)
Dr. Michael A. Anikeef
T: (410) 234-9404

 

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Master of Real Estate
Thomas O. Jackson, MAI
T: (979) 458-4519

 

University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Masters of Business Administration (Real Estate Concentration)
Dr. Mark Levine, MAI
T: (303) 871-2142
Note: Students graduating from this program are also required to take the Appraisal Institute's General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies course.

 

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Masters Degree Program in Real Estate Valuation
Robert W. Taylor, MAI, SRA
T: (804) 828-1721

 

University of San Diego, San Diego, California
Master of Science in Real Estate
Dr. Ines A. Kraft
T: (619) 260-4150
Note: Students graduating from this program are also required to take the Appraisal Institute's General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies course

 

The University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Master of Science in Real Estate
Dr. David Ling
T: (352) 273-0313
Note: Students graduating from this program are also required to take the Appraisal Institute's Advanced Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use course as well as Advanced Concepts and Case Studies course

 

University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Master’s of Science in Real Estate
Herb Tousley, CCIM Director, MS Degree in Real Estate and Shenehon Center for Real Estate
T: (651) 962-4289
Note: Students graduating from this program are also required to pass the Appraisal Institute's Advanced Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use Advanced Income Capitalization and Advanced Concepts & Case Studies

 

European Business School (EBS), International University, Schloss Reichhartshausen (Germany)
Master of Science in Real Estate
Prof. Dr. Matthias Thomas



Questions?

Please contact the Admissions and Continuing Education Department
(312) 335-4111
mdp@appraisalinstitute.org

 
advertisement

Appraisal Review

advertisement

"Litigation Essentials" Book Package