Master of Real Estate Development Webinar
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Get acquainted with the advantages of a Master of Real Estate Development degree from UCLA Luskin without needing to set foot on campus.
Come learn about:
• The field of Real Estate Development
• MRED curriculum
• Professional Development opportunities
• Capstone projects
• What sets UCLA apart
• How to apply
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Urban Planning Admissions Webinar
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Los Angeles, United States
Come learn more about the Urban Planning MURP and PhD programs and how to navigate their respective application processes.
Learn more about:
• The field of Urban Planning
• MURP curriculum
• Areas of concentration
• Internships & Career Services
• International study opportunities
• Capstone projects
• Concurrent degrees
• Certificate programs
• Alumni/job placement
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Master of Real Estate Development Fall 2025 Open House
2025-11-12 | UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Prospective students and community members are cordially invited to attend UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs, Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program’s Open House on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 10:00am-8:00pm (PST).

The Open House will be a blended experience of information-based sessions and networking for prospective students and community members interested in learning about the MRED program and its strong connection to the real estate development field. While we encourage participants to attend as much of the day’s events as possible to fully absorb the UCLA MRED experience, attendees can RSVP for the sessions they are most likely to attend. We are especially pleased to invite prospective students to attend an industry reception and talk by our Fall 2025 Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Real Estate, Dennis Lopez, CEO of Quadreal.
Open House Itinerary
10:00-10:30am – Registration (Public Affairs Building)
10:30-11:15am – MRED Introduction & Overview
11:15am-12:00pm – Current Student panel
12:00-1:00pm – Networking Lunch
1:00-1:45pm – Industry Panel
1:45-2:00pm – Break
2:00-4:45pm – Open Class: Law & Regulations in Real Estate (includes 10-min mid-class break)
5:00-6:00pm – Pre-Reception Networking
6:00-7:00pm – Fireside Chat + Q&A
7:00-8:00pm – Post-Reception

REGISTRATION: UCLA MRED RSVP
DENNIS LOPEZ
A California native, Dennis is an industry leader with over 30 years of experience in real estate investments, asset management, investment banking and equity/debt fundraising in public/private markets. As Chief Executive Officer of QuadReal Property Group, he is responsible for the leadership of the company and its global investment strategy. He has an extensive track record in global investments and brings deep relationships with real estate industry leaders and major institutional investors to QuadReal. Dennis has led the evolution of QuadReal from a Canada focused, fund-based investor to a global real estate investment, operating and development company. Prior to joining QuadReal, Dennis was Chief Investment Officer of AXA IM – Real Assets, the fifth largest global real estate investment manager, based in Paris, and Chief Executive Officer of SUN Real Estate Group, a private equity firm based in Delhi and Moscow. Dennis spent his earlier career as the Global Head of Real Estate at Cambridge Place Investment Management, a London-based hedge fund, and as Managing Director and European Head of Real Estate Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan.
About UCLA MRED

Housing in the Luskin School of Public Affairs, the UCLA MRED (https://luskin.ucla.edu/mred) was launched in 2025, with an inaugural cohort of 25 students. UCLA MRED is an unprecedented collaboration between UCLA and the real estate industry, to deliver a practical, hands-on, case-driven, real-world curriculum. UCLA MRED emphasizes impact on day one and the leading edge of real estate, new tools and technology to drive value, a whole person approach including soft skills and intangibles to be effective leaders, Los Angeles as a living learning lab as the city rebuilds around sustainability and resiliency, and leverages resources from across the UCLA campus.
For any inquiries or accommodations, please reach out to Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Sean Campbell, sean@luskin.ucla.edu.

Urban Planning Statement of Purpose Workshop
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Los Angeles, United States
The Statement of Purpose is the most important, and often the most daunting, part of any graduate application. Come join the Department of Urban Planning at UCLA Luskin as we go over useful tips and tricks for crafting the perfect statement. We will also workshop sample statements and see what made the best succeed and the worst flop.

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Master of Real Estate Development Webinar
2025-11-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Get acquainted with the advantages of a Master of Real Estate Development degree, learn about our triple-bottom line and our “by the industry, for the industry” approach to the development field.
You will learn about:
• The field of Real Estate Development and what sets UCLA apart
• MRED curriculum
• Our Industry Partners
• Capstone projects
• The Application Process
• Funding Opportunities
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Crafting your Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement
2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Meet MRED’s Director of Student Services, Kevin Franco! Stop guessing and start writing! Join us for a step-by-step session where we break down the purpose, structure, and content of both the Statement of Purpose and the Personal Statement. Learn how to craft a powerful, coherent narrative that effectively tells your passion story and clearly connects your past experience to your future in our MRED program.
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Conversation with MRED Executive Director Greg Morrow
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Meet MRED Director, Greg Morrow! In an engaging, conversational, Greg will discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the real estate industry and answer questions from prospective applicants. Participants will gain insight into the skills and perspectives required to succeed in today’s evolving landscape and how the MRED program will advance your career.
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MRED: Student Recruitment and Networking Event
2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Hudson Pacific Properties, 11601 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90025, United States
Meet MRED Leadership and Staff, industry leaders, current MRED Students, and fellow prospective UCLA MRED applicants! Attendees will gain insight into the MRED curriculum, career pathways, and the role industry partnerships play in shaping the learning experience. Light food and refreshments will be provided as guests network, ask questions, and explore whether the MRED program aligns with their goals. This is an ideal opportunity to build connections, learn from practitioners shaping the built environment, and envision your future in real estate development.
Agenda:
6:00 PM – Event Begins
6:30 PM – MRED Informational Presentation
7:15 PM – Networking over Food & Drinks
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