Real Estate Management, M.Sc. (Part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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You will explore global real estate markets and examine economic, legal, and sustainability aspects. The program combines management, finance, law, and sustainability to prepare you for leadership roles in an international context, using applied research and interdisciplinary projects.
The study plan includes topics such as international investments, real estate management, urbanism and sustainability, international real estate law, strategy and management, and data analysis and digital trends. You can also shape your profile through electives and options such as a semester abroad or completing an internship.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introduction Real Estate
- Finance and Capital Markets
- Real Estate Management (Asset, Property, and Portfolio Management)
- Research Methodology
- German I: Living in Germany
- International Investments
- Urbanism and Sustainability
- International Real Estate Law
- Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Business
- Innovation Management & Design Thinking
- German II: Working in Germany
- Managing Transformation & Change
- Strategy and Management
- Advanced Team Project
- Scientific Work in Practice
- Compulsory elective modules I (choose 1 out of 5): Exkursion Singapur; Sustainability Management and CSR in a Global Context; Entrepreneurship; Consumer Behavior and Psychology; Internship
- Competing in the Global Market: Management Game
- Compulsory elective modules II (choose 1 out of 3): Exkursion Dubai; Digital Trends & Global Transformations; Technical Applications in practice
- Master's Thesis
Curriculum
120 CP master's with semester-based study plan showing module credit points (CP) for International Real Estate Management (M.Sc.) at Hochschule Fresenius. Credits can be covered via elective modules and approved alternatives (internship or semester abroad) in Semester 3.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Introduction Real Estate | ||
| Finance and Capital Markets | ||||
| Real Estate Management (Asset, Property, and Portfolio Management) | ||||
| Strategic Marketing & Brand Management | ||||
| German I: Living in Germany | ||||
| Research Methodology | ||||
| Intercultural Communication and Competence (German I replacement/alternative) | ||||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules | International Investments | ||
| Urbanism and Sustainability | ||||
| International Real Estate Law | ||||
| Innovation Management & Design Thinking | ||||
| German II: Working in Germany | ||||
| Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Business | ||||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory modules plus compulsory elective modules I (1 out of 5) or alternative tracks | Managing Transformation & Change | ||
| Strategy and Management | ||||
| Advanced Team Project | ||||
| Scientific Work in Practice | ||||
| COMPULSORY ELECTIVE MODULES I (1 out of 5): Exkursion Singapur | ||||
| COMPULSORY ELECTIVE MODULES I (1 out of 5): Sustainability Management and CSR in a Global Context | ||||
| COMPULSORY ELECTIVE MODULES I (1 out of 5): Entrepreneurship | ||||
| COMPULSORY ELECTIVE MODULES I (1 out of 5): Consumer Behavior and Psychology | ||||
| COMPULSORY ELECTIVE MODULES I (1 out of 5): Internship (Pass/Fail) | ||||
| 3rd semester alternative: Working Experience | ||||
| 3rd semester alternative: Scientific Work in Practice (within alternative track) | ||||
| Semester 4 | Compulsory modules plus compulsory elective modules II (1 out of 3) | Competing in the Global Market: Management Game | ||
| Master‘s Thesis | ||||
| COMPULSORY ELECTIVE MODULES II (1 out of 3): Exkursion Dubai | ||||
| COMPULSORY ELECTIVE MODULES II (1 out of 3): Digital Trends & Global Transformations | ||||
| COMPULSORY ELECTIVE MODULES II (1 out of 3): Technical Applications in practice (depending on certificate) | ||||
| Total | All semester-based compulsory modules, compulsory elective pools (I and II), semester 3 alternatives (internship/working experience or approved semester abroad equivalent), and Master’s Thesis | |||
Career outcomes
- You will qualify for demanding roles in the global property market, including leadership opportunities in real estate companies, consultancy firms, banks, and sustainability-focused organizations.
- You gain practical, project-based learning with applied research so you can connect finance, law, sustainability, and management to real estate decisions.
- You build job-ready experience through real-world projects, field trips (Dubai or Singapore), and optional study abroad or internships as part of the study plan.
- You strengthen capabilities for investment and development-oriented work through modules focused on international investments, international real estate law, and project and innovation management.
- You develop analytical and strategic skills using methods and digital trends content, supporting careers in asset, property, and portfolio management and related advisory work.
Employability rate
Real estate management graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting stable demand for professionals with finance, property and sustainability-focused expertise.
Together, these figures point to a generally reliable career outlook in the property and real estate consultancy sector in Germany.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (international applicants) | You need a bachelor’s degree comprising at least 180 ECTS credits. At least 30 of these credits must be in business-related subjects. |
Language requirements
For this English-taught master’s program, international applicants must either be native English speakers or provide proof of English language proficiency at level B2 (CEFR). The university also explains alternative recognition options for foreign-language education and certain study/work experiences in English-medium environments.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | Tuition fees vary by program and are around EUR 750-900 per month for English-language programs; for this specific program, confirm the exact tuition in the program key facts. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | A mandatory semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) is required; it is paid at the beginning of each semester and is partly used for the semester ticket (does not apply to the Munich campus). |
Proof of financial resources
International students applying for a German residence permit typically need to show proof of sufficient financial resources. Fresenius also provides guidance on the use of a blocked account for visa purposes.
- Blocked account for the German visa application (Sperrkonto), as described by Fresenius University of Applied Sciences for international students
- Proof of health insurance for enrollment or an exemption letter (where applicable), as described by Fresenius for applicants
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | DAAD EPOS supports development-related postgraduate master’s study in Germany for eligible applicants from developing countries. Since this is a master’s-level program in a development-relevant field of real estate and sustainability, it may be eligible when the program and applicant meet DAAD’s EPOS conditions. |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application online and upload required documents
Submit your application through Fresenius’s official application process for master’s study programs. Upload at least your CV and your bachelor’s transcript of records to the application portal. Fresenius states you should upload these documents within the next 10 days for your application to be considered.
Attend the admission interview if invited
If your application fulfills the admission requirements, your personal study advisor invites you to an admission interview. Fresenius states the interview is not a knowledge test and is used to understand your personality, reasons for choosing the university, and motivation to study. The interview is scheduled for 15 minutes.
Receive the study contract and complete next steps
After successful completion of the admission interview, Fresenius sends you a study contract with details for the next steps. Follow the contract instructions to finalize enrollment preparation. If you are applying from outside the EU, plan early for visa/residence permit steps after you receive your admission letter.