Is a MSRE worth it? $50k Georgetown MSRE vs $1k ACRE Accelerator
I got into Georgetown University's Masters in Real Estate program... I would be doing it all online from my home in the mid-west while working FT. I've seen really mixed reviews on it. I already work in Commercial Real Estate for a large private developer. I don't want to waste my company's money, or my time, if I can get the same knowledge from the Adventures in Commercial Real Estate Accelerator.

Thoughts?

TYIA
[{"id": "hmjj95x", "text": "Doing it all online would defeat the purpose in my eyes. The biggest value in school is who you meet, not what you learn.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hmjns8m", "text": "I don\u2019t think it\u2019s worth it for an MSRED but I have a full time MBA so I\u2019m biased. That said if your company is paying for it I\u2019d take it (especially if you have a job with the company once you\u2019ve completed a full time program) and do it full time. Online is a waste the biggest reason to go to a program is to meet people in person and develop a broader professional network.", "replies": [{"id": "hmjunas", "text": "Seconded. In person or don\u2019t go. Also check out wallstreetoasis.com", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hmjs8fp", "text": "I got 1 year MS real estate build environment from University of Denver 75k later. School got me an internship with a publicly traded REIT which helped me land my development analyst role. Only about 20% of the course work was insightful and applicable to my current work. I did it for the industry change and connections the school made. I would not spend that money to do it online or if I already had a viable path in development.", "replies": [{"id": "hmkiikr", "text": "nice place to hang out for a year though", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hmjuoqb", "text": "First, if you\u2019re spending someone else\u2019s money, do it. Second, it would be much more valuable if you wanted to work in DC. A lot of alumni from program here.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hmjwxxb", "text": "Just wanted to comment on here, not answering the question but wanted to say this anyway! -  I took the ACRE course and it was by far one of the best decisions I\u2019ve ever made. Learned a ton and it\u2019s all very practical! No matter what you end up doing, definitely take this course", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hmjydsg", "text": "Depends what your end goal is. Are you trying to stay in your current job and just gain some more knowledge? Then the accelerator or really any online course/reading would probably suffice. \n\nIf you are looking to add to your resume to switch to another job, a Masters will get you farther.", "replies": [{"id": "hmkzd97", "text": "Solid advice. I'm not sure that Adventures will be taken seriously on a resume, however depending on the quality of the instructor and curriculum might be a good place to get the basics.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hmkhodl", "text": "If you are going to do it, go big or go home. These online programs attract some very low caliber people and the classes are not at the same quality that you would think.\n\nBasically these online degrees are cash machines for the parent school. They enroll just about anyone (and yes, even Georgetown does this, I know a guy who can't interpret a spreadsheet or explain a cap rate and he was accepted). You WILL be dealing with fucking idiots and you will hate it.\n\nHonestly, you will get a lot more from the ACRE accelerator, and that is not even comparing costs. 95% of the people that went through an online MSRE probably cannot create institutional models from scratch.\n\nI would throw in Poorvu's \"Real Estate Game\" and pick up Linneman's real estate finance textbook to pepper the ACRE course and there you have the same outcome for 2.5% of the cost.\n\nIf you are going to do this, go to Cornell, MIT, USC, Columbia, etc and meet some real players. These are networks worth paying for. Arizona MRED? No. FIU? No. Georgetown online? No.\n\nAs others have said, some very lively discussion about this over on wallstreetoasis (not wsb, lol).\n\nMost of the students in these online programs are not working in CRE but REALTORS looking to be super brokers. Stay away.\n\n&amp;#x200B;\n\nEdit: Simple test: if they don't require the GMAT, STAY AWAY!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hmlbemy", "text": "I\u2019m in a pretty good MRE program. \n\nIn my opinion it\u2019s a good kickstart to a career. \n\nIf you\u2019re already in CRE then I don\u2019t think it\u2019s necessary.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hmldcl3", "text": "How does the ACRE Accelerator compare to the CCIM coursework?", "replies": [{"id": "hmmfyxj", "text": "Bump this question for any who\u2019ve taken one or both.", "replies": [{"id": "hn0cqxa", "text": "CCIM is really basic, its just a dumbed down intro to real estate finance and tax strategies\n\nMost CCIMs don't do any modeling, they just use the fill in the blank stuff that they get in their course\n\nACRE is a full on modeling course that works from small time entrepreneurs all the way up to REPE\n\n&amp;#x200B;\n\nSource: studied both", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hmpze2l", "text": "Did the Georgetown program online - was mostly helpful in \u201cchecking the box\u201d of having the masters degree in hand at a much lighter price (was ~$35k when I did it). Definitely helped in my current role and has assisted in my growth.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]