Real Estate Management, Master of Arts

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

With your Master's in Real Estate Management, you could work as a Real Estate Consultant, Asset Manager, or Corporate Real Estate Manager.

The IU International University offers the Master's in Real Estate Management in 2 versions: the 60-ECTS version lasts 2 semesters in full-time studies, and the 120-ECTS version lasts 4 semesters in full-time studies.

For both versions, a first degree from a state-recognized or state university is required, such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Your degree's final grade should be at least "Satisfactory."

For the 60-ECTS version, the following is also required:

• If your first degree is 240 ECTS and you can demonstrate at least 1 year of qualified work experience, you can be immediately enrolled in the Master's program.
• If your first degree is 210 ECTS and you can demonstrate at least 1 year of qualified work experience, you can be immediately enrolled in the Real Estate Management Master's program.
• If your first degree is 180 ECTS, you take courses totaling at least 30 ECTS and additionally demonstrate at least 1 year of work experience. Alternatively, you demonstrate at least 2 years of qualified work experience.

For the 120-ECTS version, the following is also required:

• Your first degree should have a focus on economics or business administration.
• If your first degree does not have a corresponding focus, you will take a Master's admission exam. If you pass, you will be enrolled in the Real Estate Management Master's program.

In addition, you can have extensive prior credits recognized to shorten your study time in distance learning and save on tuition fees. Credits you earned in previous Master's programs can be recognized. The university can also recognize comprehensive work experience in the field of real estate management. It's best to submit your recognition request along with your application.

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

This Master's program at IU consists of approximately 8-16 modules that you will take and complete over 2 semesters of regular study time. Each module is worth 5-10 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination such as a term paper or an exam. In total, you will earn 60 credit points from module to module and from semester to semester.

In the 60-ECTS variant, the full-time program is structured as follows:

• Semester 1: Real Estate and Real Estate Company Management, Real Estate Economics, National and International Real Estate Law, Real Estate Controlling and Portfolio Management, National and International Real Estate Valuation, Research Methodology
• Semester 2: Seminar: Megatrends and Challenges for the Real Estate Industry, Elective Module A, Master's Thesis

You have the option to specialize in these exciting modules: Asset Management, Facility Management, Corporate Real Estate Management, Real Estate Consulting.

In the 120-ECTS variant, the full-time program is structured as follows:

• Semester 1: Real Estate and Real Estate Company Management, Real Estate Economics, National and International Real Estate Law, Real Estate Controlling and Portfolio Management, National and International Real Estate Valuation, Research Methodology
• Semester 2: Real Estate Research, Digitalization in Real Estate Business, National and International Real Estate Law, National and International Real Estate Valuation, Leadership, Project: Digitalization in Real Estate Business
• Semester 3: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Seminar: Megatrends and Challenges for the Real Estate Industry, Elective Subject A, Elective Subject B
• Semester 4: Master's Thesis

What sets the Real Estate Management Master's program at IU apart are the numerous opportunities to specialize in subject areas according to your own interests and professional fields.

For your first specialization, choose one of these study modules: Business Intelligence, Customer Journey, Data Science and Analytics, Digital Business Models and Change, Performance-Oriented Controlling, Human Resource Management, International Management, Communication and Public Relations, Management Consulting, New Work, Organizational and Personnel Development, Performance Measurement and Entrepreneurship, Staff Recruitment and Development, Project Management, Sales Management, Strategic Marketing and Branding.

For your second specialization, choose one of these modules: Business Intelligence, Customer Journey, Data Science and Analytics, Digital Business Models and Change, Performance-Oriented Controlling, Human Resource Management, International Management, Communication and Public Relations, Management Consulting, New Work, Organizational and Personnel Development, Performance Measurement and Entrepreneurship, Staff Recruitment and Development, Project Management, Sales Management, Strategic Marketing and Branding.

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 choose from 3 study models:

• In full-time studies, the standard study time is 2 semesters for the 60 ECTS variant and 4 semesters for the 120 ECTS variant. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters at no extra cost. Full-time studies in Real Estate Management are particularly suitable for those who are not working or only work a few hours per week.
• In part-time studies I, the standard study time is 3 semesters for the 60 ECTS variant and 6 semesters for the 120 ECTS variant. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters at no extra cost. Part-time studies I are suitable, for example, if you work part-time alongside your studies.
• In part-time studies II, the standard study time is 4 semesters for the 60 ECTS variant and 8 semesters for the 120 ECTS variant. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters at no extra cost. Part-time studies II are particularly suitable if you are heavily involved in your profession alongside your distance learning program.

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

How does online studying work at IU?

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

In the Master's distance learning program in Real Estate Management 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 study your modules and attend lectures whenever you want. This way, you can usually put together your study plan and semester schedule flexibly on your own.

Central to the IU distance learning program are your interactive learning scripts. You will receive the scripts in both printed form and digitally as PDFs and for tablets. Through the smart IU Learn app, you have access to scripts for your Real Estate Management studies 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 fellow students, for example, in virtual live formats, through interactive lectures.

And exams? You can take them as online exams if you prefer. You can take an online exam 24/7 as soon as you feel adequately prepared for the study material. Alternatively, you can take the exam at one of the numerous IU exam centers throughout Germany.