Real Estate, Master of Science

Detailed Study Content

In the Master's programme in Real Estate Management at Hochschule Fresenius, you will engage with all central questions of the real estate industry. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics – suitable both for economists and for lateral entrants from other fields. The focal points are interdisciplinary and oriented towards current challenges in the sector:

• Core concepts of real estate management: fundamentals from business administration, urban and construction planning, as well as architecture
• International real estate management and intercultural management
• Project development: planning, control, financing and contract design
• Real estate financing, investment and valuation (including Mergers & Acquisitions)
• Corporate governance & compliance in the real estate sector
• Sustainability, digitalisation and digital applications in the real estate industry
• Building law and specific legal frameworks
• Empirical methods and research projects in real estate management

Through elective modules, you can individually sharpen your profile, e.g. with focuses on construction in project development, real estate accounting, controlling, risk management or an International Real Estate Experience. In the master’s colloquium and the final master’s thesis, you will deepen a practical topic independently.

Course Structure

The full-time programme is designed for four semesters and comprises a total of 120 ECTS credits. Your studies follow the innovative 3-day-master concept: you have on-site sessions at your respective campus on three fixed days per week. This leaves you time on the remaining days for independent study, part-time jobs or practical experience, for example in the context of working student positions.

You can start the course each winter semester. The groups are small, the teaching practice-oriented and you benefit from experienced lecturers from the industry.

The modular structure allows a high degree of flexibility in course selection and targeted specialisation through elective modules. Empirical methods and practice-oriented projects are firmly integrated into the curriculum. You will complete your studies with the master’s thesis.

Career Opportunities & Job Prospects

With the master’s degree, you qualify for demanding positions across the entire spectrum of the real estate industry. Typical professional fields for graduates are:

• Real estate developer: planning, conception and management of refurbishment, new building and conversion projects
• Corporate Real Estate Management: strategic management of company properties and internal project development
• Investment management: market analysis, consulting and implementation of investments in real estate, including risk and portfolio management
• Project management, consulting and digitalisation of real estate processes
• Leadership positions in planning offices, construction companies, estate agencies, asset management or real estate funds

Thanks to the international orientation and topics such as digitalisation and sustainability, you are also prepared for the future developments of the industry. Your degree opens up attractive perspectives not only nationally, but also on the global real estate market.

Study Location: Hamburg, Cologne or Munich

You will complete your studies in face-to-face format at one of Hochschule Fresenius’s three locations: Hamburg, Cologne or Munich.

Hamburg offers modern rooms near the Alster, Cologne scores with an urban location in MediaPark and Munich with a campus in the green Schwabing district. Each location is very well connected in terms of infrastructure and embedded in a lively economic region.

Cross-city networking and practical relevance are additionally promoted by the partner network of Hochschule Fresenius. Changing location during the course of study is possible.

Costs and Financing

The tuition fees amount to 850 euros monthly, spread over the four semesters (total costs: 20,400 euros). In addition, there is a one-time registration fee of 695 euros. The package includes all examination performances, the use of StudyPLUS offers (e.g. language courses, networking events, personal development) and numerous additional options.

There are various options for financing: you can apply for BAföG, use scholarships or take out a student loan. Hochschule Fresenius supports you in selecting and applying for financial aid. Thanks to the 3-day model, you also have time for part-time employment alongside your studies.