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Real Estate Management Studies
Content and perspectives

The Real Estate Management program offers a well-rounded academic education for anyone who is passionate about the diverse and dynamic world of the real estate industry. From planning and marketing to operation and management to the financing of real estate projects – the program combines business expertise, legal fundamentals and technical know-how. In a time when the real estate market is constantly growing and becoming more and more complex, a degree in this field opens up exciting career opportunities. But what exactly is the course about and what prospects does it offer? This article provides an overview of the content, requirements and opportunities of a real estate management degree.

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Six good reasons to study real estate management

The real estate industry is one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy and offers a wide range of career opportunities. A course of study in real estate management is the ideal preparation for the challenges of this exciting industry. Here are six compelling reasons why studying real estate management is worthwhile:

Combination of economics, law and technology

The studies combine business, legal and technical aspects. This gives students a sound knowledge that enables them to plan, evaluate and manage real estate projects holistically.

A constantly growing industry with good prospects for the future

The real estate industry is more crisis-resistant than many other sectors of the economy, since residential and commercial real estate will always be needed. The increasing demand for living space, sustainable building concepts and new financing options ensures long-term job prospects.

Sustainability and digitization as topics for the future

The real estate industry is facing major changes due to the topics of sustainability, smart buildings and digital business models. Studies prepare students for these developments and make alumni sought-after specialists in an industry that is constantly evolving.

A wide range of career opportunities

Whether project development, real estate valuation, asset management or facility management – the professional fields in the real estate sector are highly diversified. Alumni can pursue careers in Real Estate Economics companies, banks, insurance companies or public institutions.

Attractive salary prospects

Real estate managers are among the well-paid specialists. In particular, salaries increase significantly with professional experience or specialization in areas such as investment or asset management.

Practical apprenticeships and international opportunities

Many real estate management courses offer practical content, often in cooperation with companies. In addition, studies open up international opportunities, since real estate markets worldwide are interconnected and experts with global know-how are in demand.

Why you should study real estate management at Munich Business School

Below you can find out what advantages MBS offers you in your real estate management studies.

Munich Business School

Real Estate Management Studies


Concentration(e) Integrated
Elective(e) Integrated
International Focus Integriert
Semester abroad Integrated
Internship Integrated
Master Top-up Program Possible
Mentoring Program Possible
Studying in English Integrated
Pre-Bachelor Possible
Scholarship Possible

8/10

Other German Universities

Real Estate Management Studies


Concentration(e) Possible
Elective(e) Possible
International Focus Not planned
Semester abroad Possible
Internship Possible
Master Top-up Program Possible
Mentoring Program Not planned
Studying in English Not planned
Pre-Bachelor Not planned
Scholarship Possible

3/10

Explanation of terms for comparison

The following is a brief explanation of the concepts mentioned in the study program.

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Internship

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Master Top-up Program

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Mentoring Program

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Study in English

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Pre-Bachelor

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Scholarship

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Accreditations of Munich Business School

A university's accreditations are one of the most important indicators of the quality and recognition of its study programs. Institutions such as the German Council of Science and Humanities, the Ministry of Education and FIBAA, as well as renowned international accreditation organizations such as AMBA and AACSB, assess the academic excellence, practical orientation and international standards of universities. Some universities, such as MBS, work tirelessly to ensure that further accreditations are added and existing ones are renewed. In the following, we will take a look at the most important accreditations for your Program at MBS.

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FIBAA ✔️
Accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities ✔️ ✔️
AACSB ✔️
AMBA
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Real estate management studies at a glance

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Start date

February & September

Semesters

6 Semesters + Bachelor's thesis

ECTS

210

Lecture Language

German/English

Type of study

Full-time Study

Internship

Integrated

Semester abroad

Built-in

Course of Studies for the Bachelor IB at Munich Business School

Are you interested in the details of the MBS program? Here you will find our detailed course of studies for the MBS Bachelor International Business program, in which you can take the elective “Real Estate and Construction Industry” and thus shed light on an optimal real estate management course.

Semester 1
6 ECTS International Business & Economics I +
  • International Business and Management I
  • Microeconomics
6 ECTS Accounting and Finance I +
  • Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting I
  • Business and Financial Mathematics
6 ECTS Business and Society I +
  • Business and Cultural History I
  • Current Topics in Business I
  • Business Law I
  • Social Service Project I
6 ECTS International Focus +

Pick 1 out of 6:

  • Chinese Culture and Society + Chinese
  • Arabian Culture and Society + Arabic
  • Russian Culture and Society + Russian
  • German Culture and Society + German
  • Spanish Culture and Society + Spanish
  • French Culture and Society + French
6 ECTS Soft Skills and Personal Development +
  • Introduction to Social Skills and MBS Values
  • Critical Thinking, Data & Text Literacy I
  • Presentation Skills and Communication Training I
  • Business Etiquette
  • Resilience Management I
  • Student Mentoring (optional)
Semester 2
6 ECTS International Business & Economics II +
  • International Business and Management II
  • Macroeconomics
  • Entrepreneurial and Creative Idea Generation Workshop
  • Company Excursion
6 ECTS Accounting and Finance II +
  • Financial and Cost Accounting II
  • Finance I
  • Digital Skills I: Using Spreadsheets
6 ECTS Business and Society II +
  • Business and Cultural History II
  • Current Topics in Business II
  • Business Law II
  • Social Service Project II
6 ECTS International Focus +

 Pick 1 out of 6:

  • Asian Culture and Society + Chinese
  • Middle Eastern Culture and Society + Arabic
  • Eastern European Culture and Society + Russian
  • Culture and Society in the European Union + German
  • Latin American Culture and Society + Spanish
  • French and Francophone Culture and Society + French
6 ECTS Soft Skills and Personal Development +
  • Critical Thinking, Data & Text Literacy II
  • Presentation Skills and Communication Training II
  • Resilience Management II
  • Conflict Management
  • Application Training
10 ECTS Internship +

Complete your first internship in the lecture-free period between the second and third semester

Semester 3
6 ECTS International Business III +
  • International Business and Management III
  • Fundamentals of Human Resources Management and Leadership
  • Fundamentals of International Marketing and Sales
  • Finance II
6 ECTS Digital Skills +
  • Digital Skills II: Statistics and Data Analysis
  • Digital Skills III: Managing Information and Big Data in the Digital Age
  • Digital Skills IV: Online Security and Digital Ethics
6 ECTS Business and Society III +
  • Business and Cultural History III (Incl. Excursion)
  • Business Law (Labor Law)
  • Civic Engagement
6 ECTS International Focus +

Pick 1 out of 6:

  • Business in Asia-Pacific + Chinese
  • Arabian and Middle Eastern Business + Arabic
  • Russian and Eastern European Business + Russian
  • Business in Germany and the European Union + German
  • Business in Spain and Latin America + Spanish
  • Business in France and Francophone Countries + French
5 ECTS Soft Skills and Personal Development +
  • Critical Thinking, Data & Text Literacy III (Seminar paper)
  • Intercultural Competences
  • Negotiation Skills
1 ECTS MBS Engagement +

Feel more connected to the MBS community by actively participating in a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Semester 4
20 ECTS Study Abroad +

20 ECTS  from the field of international business studies at the partner university

10 ECTS Internship Abroad +

Duration: 10 Weeks

Semester 5
3 ECTS International Innovation Management I +

In the International Innovation Management concentration, you will learn to manage innovation processes from the idea to marketing. You focus on customer needs, use market research and current methods such as design thinking. You will research technology trends and implement your own innovation projects in groups.

3 ECTS International Marketing & Sales I +

In this concentration, students learn the basics of market-oriented business management. The focus is on marketing & sales in the digital age. The course covers strategies such as market analysis, brand management and the optimal marketing mix, including market research and sales management. The goal is to secure long-term success on a national and international level.

3 ECTS International Finance I +

In the International Finance concentration, students acquire in-depth knowledge in controlling, corporate finance and asset management for the global context. The focus is on modern methods and tools, including investment calculations, financing decisions, foreign trade financing and risk assessment on an international level.

3 ECTS International Procurement, Production and Logistics I +

In the International Procurement, Production and Logistics concentration, students learn to efficiently manage global supply chains. The focus is on optimizing the flow of goods and services in times of globalization and digitalization. The aim is to supply end customers on time, cost-effectively and in high quality.

3 ECTS International Human Resources Management and Leadership I +

In the International Human Resources Management and Leadership concentration, students acquire in-depth knowledge of strategic human resources management at an international level. The focus is on the role of employees as critical success factors, as well as on topics of leadership and development of employees.

3 ECTS International Accounting +

Deepen your accounting knowledge from the first part of the MBS program and learn, for example, about the structure, concept and elements of accounting according to IFRS.

6 ECTS International Business Development +
  • International Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Digital Competencies V: Business Intelligence
5 ECTS Entrepreneurial Project I (Start-up project) +
  • Idea Development & Start-ups I
  • Project Management & Agile Methods
1 ECTS MBS Engagement +

Feel more connected to the MBS community by actively participating in a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Foreign Languages (optional) +

Select from the following languages: Arabic, Russian, French, Chinese, Spanish, German

Semester 6
6 ECTS Concentrations 1 +

Pick 1 out of 3

  • Innovation Management II (Product Lifecycle Management II)
  • Marketing & Sales II (Customer Relationship Mananagement II)
  • Procurement, Production, Logistics II (Supply Chain Management II)
6 ECTS Concentrations 2 +

Pick 1 out of 3

  • International HR Management and Leadership II
  • International Finance II
  • International Governance and Business Development
3 ECTS Seminar on Concentrations +

Choose a seminar that matches your concentration and prepare yourself optimally for your bachelor thesis.

  • Seminar Innovation Management (PLM)
  • Seminar Marketing & Sales (CRM)
  • Seminar Procurement, Production, Logistics (SCM)
  • Seminar International HR Management and Leadership
  • Seminar International Finance
  • Seminar International Governance and Business Development
9 ECTS Electives +

Further individualize your studies and deepen the areas you are particularly interested in, such as:

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Globalization and International Trade
  • Family Business
  • Sport and Event Management
  • Ecological Sustainability
  • Business Consulting
  • Real Estate Industry & Construction  
  • International Financial and Sustainability Risk Management
  • Social and Organisational-Psychology  
  • Social Media
  • Agile & New Work
  • Luxury and Brand Management 
3 ECTS Business Ethics and Substainable Business +

At the end of your studies, you will understand the importance of ethical decisions in the business world, which has been addressed in different courses in all semesters. Regardless of the level – company, leader or individual - ethical behavior in the sense of our MBS value act responsible is crucial!

3 ECTS Entrepreneurial Project II (Start-up project) +
  • Idea Development & Start-ups II
  • MBS Explorer Days: Creativity & Expression
Foreign languages (optional) +

Choose from the following languages: Arabic, Russian, French, Chinese, Spanish, German

Semester 7
10 ECTS Internship +

Duration: 10 Weeks

10 ECTS Bachelor's Thesis +

Last but not least: Writing your Bachelor Thesis.

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Real Estate Management Studies Content

The real estate management course is interdisciplinary and combines economic, legal, technical and management-related topics. The content is designed to prepare students for the many challenges of the real estate industry.

Economic fundamentals

  • Business Studies: Corporate Management, Controlling, Cost Accounting
  • Economics: Market Mechanisms, Location Factors
  • Real Estate Financing: Investment Calculation, Real Estate Valuation, Capital Market Strategies

Legal fundamentals

  • Real Estate Law: Tenancy Law, Condominium Act, Lease Law
  • Construction Law: Building Regulations, Development Plans, Approval Procedures
  • Tax law: land transfer tax, tax aspects of real estate investments

Technical aspects

  • Construction planning and technology: architecture, construction processes, materials
  • Building services: HVAC systems, smart building technologies
  • Sustainability: green building standards, strategies for climate-friendly construction

Real Estate Economics

  • Real estate valuation: comparative, asset value and income approaches
  • Project development: planning and risk analysis for construction projects
  • Facility management: building management and optimization

Management and Marketing

  • Real Estate Marketing: Target group analysis, digital marketing strategies
  • Strategic Management: Corporate Management in the Real Estate Industry
  • Project Management: Management of construction and real estate projects

Digitalization and Innovation

  • PropTech and Digitalization: AI, Blockchain, Big Data
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM): Digital planning and management of construction projects
  • Smart Cities and IoT: Real estate integration in smart infrastructures

International Perspectives

  • Global Real Estate Market: International Valuation Systems, Investment Models
  • Intercultural Management: Working Together in Multinational Teams

Practical Orientation

  • Internships: Practical Phases in Companies
  • Case Studies: Analysis of Real Estate Projects
  • Thesis: Independent Research on Real Estate Economics Topics

Career prospects after studying real estate management

A degree in real estate management opens up many career paths in a dynamic and growing industry. Alumni can work in a variety of fields. Here are six exciting professions that you can pursue after studying real estate management:

Real Estate Manager

Real estate managers are responsible for the management, rental and development of real estate. They optimize the economic value of residential and commercial real estate and ensure that properties retain their value and generate a rate of return. Their activities range from setting rental prices to planning maintenance.

Facility Manager

Facility managers are responsible for the technical and infrastructural operation of buildings. They optimize processes, take care of maintenance and ensure sustainable building management. Particularly in large companies or public institutions, facility management is an important part of real estate management.

Real Estate Agent

If you have a passion for sales and customer service, you can get off to a flying start as a real estate agent. Agents broker residential and commercial real estate and are the link between buyers and sellers or tenants and landlords. Successful agents benefit from attractive commission models and a dynamic market.

Surveyors or Real Estate Valuers

Real estate valuers assess the value of land, houses and commercial properties. They prepare market and location analyses, determine purchase prices and prepare expert reports for banks, investors or courts. This profession offers an exciting challenge for those with a penchant for numbers and analysis.

Project Developer

Project developers are responsible for planning and implementing new real estate projects. They analyze market potential, calculate investments and coordinate all parties involved – from architects to construction companies. The goal is to realize economically successful real estate projects.

Real Estate Investor or Investment Manager

Alumni with a focus on finance can work as investment managers or self-employed real estate investors. They analyze real estate markets, invest in profitable properties and develop strategies for increasing value. There are particularly attractive career opportunities in the area of institutional real estate investments.

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After an MBS Bachelor's or Master's degree, you can also take up all these professions abroad without any problems.

Salary after studying real estate management

This is a brief overview of the potential earnings after completing a degree in real estate management.

Prerequisites Salary
Entry-level positions about €40.000 - 55.000 per year
Mid-career level about €60.000 - 90.000
Executive level about €100.000 - 180.000
Industry Industry-dependent – e.g. higher in Investment & Asset
Location Higher in metropolitan areas like Munich
Experience In most cases, the more experience, the higher the salary
Qualifications In most cases, the more qualifications, such as a master's degree, the higher the salary
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