Master's in Real Estate Development Program

Alumnus Spotlight on Stephanie Moumen
Twelve years ago, Stephanie Moumen was a real estate professional in the DMV working for a medium-size construction management firm. Her job was narrowly focused on construction management for boutique buildings around the Nation’s Capital. While raising four elementary school kids, Stephanie found the time to evaluate her career: she was in a highly specialized box with little mobility. She needed to broaden her real estate skills beyond construction management to development.

Our Spotlight this issue is on George Pratt, a member of the Spring 2025 MRED Graduating Class. George obtained his undergraduate degree in Economics at Sewanee: The University of The South in 2017 and soon thereafter started his professional career with Elm Street Development (MD), where he was Project Manager for Land Development.

The Capstone Class was designed as the culmination of the Costello College of Business’ Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program at George Mason University. As one of their last classes, graduating students form a Development Team that closely simulates working in the private sector.

Our spotlight this issue is on George Pratt, a member of the spring 2025 Costello College of Business MS in Real Estate Development (MRED) graduating class.

The capstone class was designed as the culmination of the Costello College of Business's Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MRED) program. As one of their last classes, graduating students form a development team that closely simulates working in the private sector.

Meet Bo Galles, our Costello MS in Real Estate Development Student Ambassador, who brings his experience as a retail broker at KLNB, specializing in pad sites and new construction projects. He encourages aspiring candidates to join industry organizations like NAIOP and attend networking events to build valuable connections.

For a wide range of real estate professionals, like engineers, architects, developers, planners, lenders, asset managers, attorneys, and others, the Costello College of Business’s Master of Science in Real Estate Development program can strengthen employment potential and upward career mobility.  

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University’s Graduate Students of the Year for 2023-2024 exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to their field. Here, they explain why they chose Mason, and offer advice to others considering master’s degrees in business.  

David Tarter is the executive director for the Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship (CREE) and Master’s in Real Estate Development Program.

Costello College of Business at George Mason University proudly welcomes David Tarter as the new Executive Director for the Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship (CREE) and Master’s in Real Estate Development Program.