Real Estate Management, Bachelor of Arts

Study Content in Detail

In the Bachelor's degree programme in Real Estate Management at Hochschule Fresenius, you will receive a thorough and practice-oriented education covering all central aspects of the real estate industry. The course combines fundamentals of business administration with special focuses on real estate management. The subjects covered include:

• Fundamentals of Business Administration and Economics
• Accounting and Financial Analysis
• Project Management and Presentation Techniques
• Real Estate Law, Property Management and Special Business Law
• Real Estate Management, Property Lifecycle and Facility Management
• Statistical Methods and Data Analytics
• Digitalisation and Digital Transformation in the Real Estate Industry
• Sustainability, Business Ethics and Industry Trends
• Corporate Finance, Real Estate Marketing and Business Communication
• Urban Development and Project Development of Real Estate Projects

You will learn to make economically and ecologically sensible decisions, plan and manage real estate projects as well as consider legal frameworks. Elective modules such as Real Estate Marketing or Project Development allow you to specifically expand special skills. Practical projects and a business simulation game prepare you for direct application in professional practice.

How is the program structured?

The program is designed to be studied part-time and has a standard duration of seven semesters (with the option to shorten it to six semesters if you have relevant prior qualifications). You will study in a virtual live format at the Online Campus of Hochschule Fresenius: Lectures take place live via Zoom at fixed times. This gives you a clear lecture schedule while remaining location-independent and able to flexibly combine your studies with your professional and private life. Most exams can be taken online if needed, or alternatively at one of the examination centers in Germany. The key elements of the study structure are:

• Virtual live program at the Online Campus with fixed lecture times on one to two evenings per week and on two Saturdays per month
• A fixed semester schedule to help you reliably plan alongside your job
• Location-independent studying with direct interaction with lecturers and fellow students in the virtual classroom
• Practical projects, case studies, and transfer tasks with direct relevance to real estate practice
• Integration of elective modules and an individual practical project during the course of your studies
• Completion of the program with a Bachelor’s thesis on a current topic from the real estate sector

The program is taught in German and starts each winter and summer semester. You benefit from small study groups, close support, flexible exam formats, and digital learning opportunities at the Online Campus.

Career Opportunities & Job Prospects – Where Will You Work After Graduation?

With a Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate Management you unlock diverse fields of activity in a growing industry. Typical areas of employment and potential career fields include:

• Property Management: Management and development of real estate portfolios as well as value enhancement of properties
• Real Estate Consulting: Supporting clients in the purchase, sale or rental of properties, including property valuation and contract management
• Real Estate Development: Analysis and development of new projects, e.g. new builds or revitalisation of existing properties
• Real estate agencies, investment companies as well as banks and insurance companies with real estate connections
• Facility Management, Asset Management and Corporate Real Estate Management
• Urban development, project management, innovation management in real estate companies and public administration

The solid combination of business knowledge, digital competence and legal know-how also qualifies you for responsible tasks up to management positions. Entry into further Master’s programmes such as Real Estate Management, Business Administration or Management is also possible.

Where do you study Real Estate Management? Online and flexibly!

Hochschule Fresenius offers the part-time Bachelor’s program in Real Estate Management as a virtual live program at the Online Campus. You study digitally, but not on your own: Classes are delivered live via Zoom, so you remain independent of location while staying closely connected with your lecturers and fellow students. This way, you can bring the campus feeling directly to your home.

At the Online Campus, you study in a modern, fully digital environment: with fixed lecture times, interactive live sessions, and the option to take many of your exams online. In addition, examination centers in Germany are available if you prefer to sit your exams in person.

Through the StudyPLUS portal, you also have access to a wide range of offers such as language courses, career events, start-up support programs, networking formats, and social events that enhance your studies both professionally and personally.

Costs and Financing – What Do You Need to Budget for Your Studies?

The tuition fees amount to 345 euros per month. This results in total costs of 14,490 euros over the regular seven semesters. Additionally, a one-time registration fee of 250 euros is charged.

The study fee includes:

• All courses and examinations
• Use of StudyPLUS: Access to free language courses, career events, start-up programmes, networking and further training offers
• Personal advice and support

The following financing options are available:

• BAföG for students (depending on the individual situation)
• Scholarship programmes of Hochschule Fresenius and external foundations
• Student loans, education funds or instalment payment models
• Support from employers within the framework of training agreements

The student advisory service at Hochschule Fresenius supports you in selecting and applying for suitable funding options.