Real Estate
What is it?
The master’s degree program in Real Estate comprises important topics which will determine the future of the construction and real estate industry: these include digitalization, sustainability, and the internationalization of the industry. Interdisciplinary hands-on projects will provide you with in-depth technical, economic, and legal knowledge in the field, as well as methodological skills. Students have the choice between three concentrations in their studies:
- Digital management of construction projects and buildings
- Sustainable development of buildings in a historical context
- International investment and asset management
Using many case studies, together we will develop well-founded solutions for current challenges in the field.
What can I do with it?
As attractive young professionals, our graduates can expect to take on professional and leadership tasks within the construction and real estate industry: with privately and publicly owned construction and real estate companies, consultancy firms, stock and asset management companies, project management companies, asset holders of real estate, and other types of employers relevant to the construction and real estate industry.
In addition, the degree program will give you a solid foundation for a scientific career and/or a doctorate.
Module overview
The module overview (in German language) gives you an overview of the content and specializations taught in each semester.
Further details can be found in the module handbook (PO2020, version 2024, German language).
Patrick Mutt: "Our degree program focuses on practical experience. Whether it's construction or the financial sector - we give you a sound insight into everyday working life and prepare you optimally for your career." Mariana Romba: "An exciting first year of Real Estate studies - practical, with expert insights and strong team spirit. We are looking forward to the next semester."
Admission
- The main admission requirements are a first degree (usually a bachelor's degree program) with at least 180 ECTS.
- With this degree, broad interdisciplinary prior knowledge of technology, economics and law as well as knowledge of management methods related to the Construction and Real Estate industry must have been acquired.
- A degree in one of the fields of real estate management, construction management, facility management or real estate economics usually covers this prior knowledge without any problems.
- Knowledge of English is important, as individual modules are taught in English. Language level B2 is recommended.
- A concentration is selected during application - you can choose between (1) Digital Construction Project and Building Management, (2) Sustainable Portfolio Development or (3) International Investment and Asset Management. The specialization can be changed once after the first semester.
- A one-page letter of motivation must also be submitted.
Detailed information can be found in the admission regulations.
On the basis of the first degree (usually: completion of a bachelor's degree program) with at least 180 ECTS, anindividual examination of the pre-qualification is carried out in accordance with the admission regulations.
In the context of previous applications, the following bachelor's degree programs have already been classified as (generally) suitable in terms of the admission regulations:
- Baden-Württemberg Cooperative Education Institution (DHBW), Mannheim/Stuttgart, degree program: Business Administration-Real Estate Management (B.A.)
- EBZ Business School | European Training Center for the Housing and Real Estate Industry (EBZ), Bochum, degree program: Real Estate (B.A.)
- Münster University of Applied Sciences, degree program: Real Estate and Facility Management (B.Sc.)
- Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (UAS), degree program: Real Estate and Facility Management (B.Sc.)
- Albstadt-Sigmaringen University of Applied Sciences, degree program: Smart Building Engineering and Management (B.Sc.)
- Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Köthen, degree program: Real Estate Management (B.A.)
- Biberach University of Applied Sciences, degree program: Business Administration with specialization in Construction and Real Estate (B.Sc.)
- Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Wiesbaden, degree program: Real Estate Management (B.A.)
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HAWK), Holzminden, degree program: Real Estate Economics and Management (B.Sc.)
- Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences (HfWU), degree program: Real Estate Management (B.Sc.)
- Konstanz University of Applied Sciences (HTWG), degree program: Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Management (B.Eng.)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Real Estate Management (B.Eng.), degree program: Construction and Real Estate Management / Facilities Management (B.Eng.)
- Staatliche Studienakademie Leipzig (BA Leipzig), degree program: Asset Management - Real Estate Management (B.A.)
- Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM), Friedberg, degree program: Industrial Engineering - Real Estate (B.Sc.)
- TH Aschaffenburg, degree programs: International Real Estate Management (B.A.) and Digital Real Estate Management (B.A.)
- TU Darmstadt, degree program: Industrial Engineering - Technical Subject Area Civil Engineering (B.Sc.)
Suitable electives may also have contributed to the success of the application. The list is not exhaustive and is constantly being expanded (as of 8/2024).
Insights into studies
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Excursion to Expo Real 2024 in MunichExcursion to Expo Real 2024 in MunichOur master's degree students had many appointments with well-known companies such as Commerz Real, Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, EY, International Real Estate Kapitalverwaltung GmbH, KPMG, LBBW Immobilien and PwC. We were also impressed by the new "Transform & Beyond" area with exciting insights into cross-sector solutions for smart buildings, AI & robotics and digitalization.
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Presentation at Cushman & Wakefield/ FrankfurtPresentation at Cushman & Wakefield/ FrankfurtIn the final module "Integrative Project", students presented real estate concepts for the Rhine-Main region that are geared towards the common good. Inspired by a flagship project in Hamburg, four teams developed economically viable utilization ideas and presented them to a panel of experts at the final at Cushman & Wakefield in Frankfurt.
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Excursion to the MIPIM - Real Estate Fair in CannesExcursion to the MIPIM - Real Estate Fair in CannesIn March 2025, our students visited the International Real Estate Fair (MIPIM) in Cannes. Sandy Jibrow: "This trip was truly unforgettable. Your commitment to us is anything but self-evident. Thank you once again!"
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Excursion to Viega World in SauerlandExcursion to Viega World in SauerlandStudents on the "Digital construction project and building management" specialization visited "Viega World" in Sauerland and gained practical insights into BIM, sustainable planning and building technology. Highlights included interactive stations, a 3D cinema with BIM visualizations and a factory tour. The excursion was met with great enthusiasm and conveyed applied science in a vivid way.
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Urban Leader Summit by ULIUrban Leader Summit by ULIStudents from the "International Investment and Asset Management" concentration took part in the Urban Leader Summit and were inspired by the keynote speech from the former mayor of Stockholm. Key topics were liveable cities, social participation and innovation. Accompanying talks and the Proptech Innovation Challenge on the 44th floor of the Trianon provided further exciting impetus from the real estate and investment industry.
Contact - We can help you!
Dipl.-Ing. Birgit Benz
Prof. Dr. Leo Cremer
Simone Dal
Dipl.-Ing. Petra Dietrich, Foreign Expert, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
V.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Drebes
Beatrice Fehling, Managing Partner Spurwechsel Academy GmbH
M. A. Kevin Julian Fuhr, Managing Director, Wohnungsbau GmbH Worms
Dipl.-Kaufm., LL. M. David Girra
Franziska Große M. Eng., Project Management Structural Engineering - Project Management, Schüßler-Plan Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH Frankfurt/M.
Dipl.-Kommunikationsdesignerin Rebecca Jaweed
Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Joachim Kieferle
Alexander Lehnen, Auditor/Partner Heussen Partnergesellschaft mbH
Frank Müller, Attorney/Partner McDermott Will & Emory
Monica Popescu M. Sc.
Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Horst Roman-Müller
Dipl.-Ing. Patrick Tauchert
Prof. Dr. Bernd Wieberneit
Dipl. Betriebswirtin (FH) Susan Winter, B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Zeumer
Phone: +49 611 9495-1679
Email: simonemaria.dal@hs-rm.de
Office: Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus, Building D, Room 123
Office hours for students:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 09:30 - 12:00
The office is not open on Fridays
General email: sekretariat-re-fab(at)hs-rm.de
V.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Drebes
Phone: +49 611 9495-1688
Email: Christoph.Drebes(at)hs-rm.de
Office: Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus, Building D, Room 101
Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Horst Roman-Müller
Phone: +49 611 9495-1482
Email: Horst.Roman-Mueller(at)hs-rm.de
Office: Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus, Building D, Room 322
Prof. Dr. Bernd Wieberneit
Phone: +49 611 9495-
Email: Bernd.Wieberneit[at]hs-rm.de
Office: Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus, Building D, Room 222
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Zeumer
Phone: +49 611 9495-1446
Email:martin.zeumer(at)hs-rm.de
Office: Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus, Building D, Room 322
Examination Board
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Zeumer (Chairman)
Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Horst Roman-Müller
Prof. Dr. Leo Cremer
V.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Drebes (Deputy)
Sandy Jibrow (student)
Sebastian Schildmann (student)
Niklas Bott (student/deputy)
International Coordinator