Real estate industry, Bachelor of Arts

Distance learning program @ IU International University of Applied Sciences 

The Bachelor's program in Real Estate Management at IU provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry and its various aspects, such as valuation, marketing, and leasing of properties. Students learn how to plan and execute real estate projects successfully and how to operate professionally in the real estate sector. By combining theoretical knowledge and practical experience, students can prepare for a career in the real estate field and specialize in various areas such as property management, development, and financing.

At a Glance

University IU International University of Applied Sciences, UAS based in Erfurt
Practical relevance, international orientation or maximum flexibility: IU International University (IU) prepares over 100,000 students for the global job market. It brings together under its umbrella more than 100 study programs offered in three independent university areas: the IU Dual Study Program, the IU Distance Learning Program and the flexible IU myStudium. IU offers students a network of renowned practical partners in the business world: more than 15,000 companies have already successfully cooperated with IU, including ZURICH Versicherungen or Motel One. IU, which was founded in 2000, is now represented in over 40 cities in Germany.
Field of Study Engineering SciencesReal Estate Management
Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Duration 6 Semesters
ECTS 180 Credit Points
Language of Instruction German
Course contents Business Administration, Introduction to Academic Work, Law, Real Estate Management I, Real Estate Management II, Real Estate Law I – Contract and Property Law, Collaborative Work, Cost and Performance Accounting, Project Management, Basic Building Construction, Building Technology, User Needs Planning and Space Management, Accounting and Financial Reporting, Digital Skills, Managerial Economics, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investment and Products, Real Estate Valuation, Real Estate Law II – Security Rights on Real Estate and Public Construction Law, Marketing, Leadership 4.0, Intercultural and Ethical Action Competence, Sustainability in Planning, Construction and Operation of Real Estate, Seminar International Real Estate Management, Statistics, Tax Law, Real Estate and Portfolio Controlling, Real Estate Project Development, Elective Module A, Elective Module B, Elective Module C, Bachelor's Thesis
Electives Management of residential and commercial properties, Facility Management, Digital Real Estate, Construction Management
Location online
ZFU Approval The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Real estate industry under the number 170017.
Enrollment Anytime
Fees
from 259 € monthly
from 15063 € total
More Info https://www.iu-fernstudium.de
  • flexible distance learning without mandatory attendance at Germany's largest university
  • you can start studying at any time, no semester schedule
  • no numerus clausus, no admission restrictions
  • interesting specializations, such as Digital Real Estate or Building Management

These are the requirements for the Bachelor's in Real Estate Management

With your Bachelor's in Real Estate Management, you could work as an object- real estate manager or as a real estate agent.

You can be admitted to the part-time distance learning program in Real Estate Management at IU International University if you can provide either a Abitur (general qualification for university entrance), a technical college entrance qualification or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.

In addition, you can also study Real Estate Management without an Abitur. To be admitted to the IU distance learning program without an Abitur, you need to have completed an advanced training course, such as becoming a certified business economist, or have a master craftsman's certificate. You can also be admitted if you have completed a vocational training and have worked full-time for at least 3 years after completing this training.

These are the study contents in the online course Real Estate Management

This Bachelor's program at IU consists of approximately 30 modules, which you will take and complete over a period of 6 semesters of standard study time. Each module is worth 5-10 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an exam such as a term paper or a written exam. In total, you will accumulate 180 credit points from module to module and from semester to semester.

The typical study schedule for full-time studies in Real Estate Management looks like this:

  • Semester 1: Business Management, Introduction to Academic Work, Law, Real Estate Management I, Real Estate Management II, Real Estate Law I – Contract and Property Law
  • Semester 2: Collaborative Work, Cost and Performance Accounting, Project Management, Basics of Building Technology, Building Services Engineering, User Needs Planning and Area Management
  • Semester 3: Accounting and Balance Sheet, Digital Skills, Managerial Economics, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Investment and Products, Real Estate Valuation
  • Semester 4: Real Estate Law II – Security Rights on Real Estate and Public Building Law, Marketing, Leadership 4.0, Intercultural and Ethical Skills, Sustainability in Planning, Construction, and Operation of Real Estate, Seminar International Real Estate Management
  • Semester 5: Statistics, Tax Law, Real Estate and Portfolio Controlling, Real Estate Project Development, Elective Module A
  • Semester 6: Elective Module B, Elective Module C, Bachelor Thesis

What's special about the Real Estate Management Bachelor's program at IU is the many opportunities to specialize in areas of interest and professional fields through elective courses.

As the first specialization, you can choose from these exciting modules: Management of Residential and Commercial Properties, Facility Management, Digital Real Estate, Construction Management.

For the second specialization, you can select one of these study modules: Advanced Leadership, Applied Sales, Business Consulting, E-Commerce, International Management, International Marketing and Branding, IT Management, Market Psychology, Online and Social Media Marketing, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Specialization, Project Management (Specialization), Financial Services Management, Business Controlling, Corporate Finance, Auditing and Taxes.

Lastly, for the third specialization, you can enroll in one of these modules: Management of Residential and Commercial Properties, Facility Management, Digital Real Estate, Construction Management, Advanced Leadership, Applied Sales, Business Consulting, E-Commerce, International Management, International Marketing and Branding, IT Management, Market Psychology, Online and Social Media Marketing, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Specialization, Project Management (Specialization), Financial Services Management, Business Controlling, Corporate Finance, Auditing and Taxes, Italian Language, French Language, Spanish Language, English Language, General Studies.

How flexible is the standard study time in the Real Estate Management distance learning program?

At IU International University, in the part-time distance learning program, you can select from 3 study models:

  • In the full-time program, the standard study time is 6 semesters or 36 months. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters or 12 months at no extra cost. The full-time program in Real Estate Management is particularly suitable for those who are not working or working only a few hours per week.
  • In part-time program I, the standard study time is 8 semesters or 48 months. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters or 12 months at no extra cost. Part-time program I is suitable, for example, if you work part-time alongside your studies.
  • In part-time program II, the standard study time is 12 semesters or 72 months. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters or 12 months at no extra cost. Part-time program II is especially suitable if you are heavily involved in your career alongside your distance learning program.

By the way, you can also take a semester break during your studies at no extra cost.

How does online study at IU work?

Distance learners with notebook
A study program that adapts to your life: In online studies at IU, you learn flexibly and digitally when and where you want to learn.

In the Real Estate Management distance learning program at IU International University, there is no attendance requirement - you learn continuously from home, in the library of your choice, or wherever you can learn best.

You can take your modules and classes whenever you want. This way, you can usually create your study plan and semester schedule flexibly on your own.

Central to the IU distance learning program are your interactive study scripts. You will receive the scripts both in printed form and digitally as PDFs and for tablets. Through the smart IU Learn app, you can access the study materials for your Real Estate Management program as well as scripts from all other distance learning programs at IU.

Through myCampus, the online campus of IU, you also have access to additional materials, such as videos. You interact with your lecturers and peers, for example, in virtual live formats, during interactive classes.

And exams? You can take them as online exams if you prefer. An online exam can be taken 24/7 once you feel adequately prepared. Alternatively, you can take the exam at one of the numerous IU exam centers throughout Germany.

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