Master in Real Estate

Strong demand for real estate specialists - graduates of the Master in Real Estate programme can expect a whole range of career opportunities in one of the largest and most important sectors of industry: the Real Estate sector incorporates about 20 % of all companies and 10 % of all employees of the federal German economy.

At a glance

Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
Double Degree: possible
plus one additional semester
More information
Focus: Real Estate
Start: Fall term
Study duration:
· Regular Track: 20 months
· Accelerated Track: 16 months
each as full time study model
Achievable ECTS:
· Regular Track: 120 credits
· Accelerated Track: 90 credits
Investment: 26,040 euro
Language: English

Studying at EBS

Entire study course in English
Integrated semester abroad
More than 230 partner universities
Learning in small groups
Individual career advisory service & coaching
Strong corporate network
Information about our Preparation Semester

Application

Since we have an ongoing admission procedure, we recommend applying early in order to ensure a study place in time.

Arrange an individual selection interview!

Dates

Start of fall term 2020:
24.08.2020

5 February 2020

Online Info Session Master Programmes

6 February 2020

Info Afternoon Business Studies

3 March 2020

Online Info Session Master Programmes

4 April 2020

Open Day 2020

18 June 2020

Info Afternoon Business Studies

Good to know

Scholarships and student financing

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Your personal contact

Markus Herzger, MA

Student Recruitment Manager Master and MBA Programmes

: + 49 611 7102 1593
: markus.herzger@ebs.edu

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Rankings

Top 25 performing universities in student mobility

U-Multirank

2019 Top Performers

No. 6 in business administration // No. 8 in law

WirtschaftsWoche

University Ranking 2019

No. 1 in Germany and No. 10 in the Global Ranking

Eduniversal

Best Masters Top 2019 - Real Estate Management (Construction)

No. 7 // Germany’s best universities // business administration

WirtschaftsWoche

University Ranking 2018

No. 2

U-Multirank

Business Studies Comparison 2017

No. 1

CHE

University Ranking 2017 - Business Studies Universities in Germany

Accreditations and partner

The study programmme

You study at one of the top business schools worldwide: In 2015 the EBS Master of Science in Real Estate ranked 2nd among the 100 best “Real Estate Management” programmes worldwide and 1st in Europe.

You acquire practical experience with genuine added value: from the very beginning of your studies you benefit from our network of highly attractive corporate partners. We arrange contact with and internships at companies such as Aareal Bank, ECE Projektmanagement, Generali Real Estate, Deutsche Asset and Wealth Management and many others. Our Career Office will provide you with specific job offers and help in starting your career.

Your entire study course in English: at EBS Universität you study at international level in an international environment, so needless to say all lectures and activities are in English.

You gain international experience at some of the best universities worldwide: a semester abroad at one of our 230 partner universities is an integral part of the study programme. It is also possible to gain a double degree, for this you only have to extend your time abroad by at least one semester.

You benefit from excellent quality of learning: you achieve optimal learning success studying in small groups with regular practical application and numerous case studies.

As a graduate of EBS Universität you can expect to earn an above-average starting salary: you benefit from a study programme at EBS Universität from the very beginning of your career. The average starting salary of our Master graduates amounts to 64,000 Euro (Employment Report 2017).

With our study programme, you are highly sought after on the job market: 86 % of our graduates are offered a job during the study programme or within 3 months of graduating (Employment Report 2017).

Reach your target faster with the Accelerated Track: Take advantage of the opportunity to save one semester if you have already gained experience abroad and completed an intensive study programme with 210 ECTS.

Take advantage of our unique offer even without a degree in Business Administration: EBS Universität offers you the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge during our Preparation Semester.

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Programme structure

Please note:
This programme is currently under review and will be offered slightly changed in fall term 2019

Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
Double Degree: extend your studies by spending one semester at one of our partner universities. Note: this is only applicable to students starting their Master studies in Fall Term, and not to those starting with the Preparation Semester!
Focus: Real Estate
Start: Fall term
Study duration:
· Regular Track: 20 months
· Accelerated Track: 16 months
Achievable ECTS:
· Regular Track: 120 credits
· Accelerated Track: 90 credits
Investment: 26,040 euro
Language: English

The Master’s programmes at EBS Universität are tailored to your individual needs and interests. The basic modules deepen your general knowledge of business management and further develop your leadership qualities. In the specialized compulsory modules, you will expand your management knowledge in the field of real estate management and gain practical insight into the real estate industry. The programme lasts three semesters and concludes with your Master’s Thesis - often in cooperation with companies. You will spend two semesters at EBS Universität, the last semester is reserved for your time abroad at one of our 230 partner universities.

Accelerated Track: If you fulfil the relevant requirements and already have international experience, you can shorten the Master’s programme by one semester abroad. This saves time and gets you to your desired career goal faster.

German Track: Instead of a semester abroad, international students can spend another semester at EBS Universität in Germany. This gives you the opportunity to learn more about the country and its culture and to improve your prospects for a career in Germany.

Course of studies

Studienverlauf Master Start Fall Term EN

Curriculum

Specialization

Personal Development & Competencies

Academic Research & Writing

Internship & Semester Abroad

Other Achievements

Specialization

Personal Development & Competencies

Academic Research & Writing

Internship & Semester Abroad

Internship & Project Paper

Other Achievements

Core Modules

Research Methods
Personal Mastery
Studium Fundamentale

All students in the Master programme attend the same basic modules. This allows you to share experiences and thoughts with Master students of other specializations as well as learn from each other. The basic modules essentially prepare you for your future research work and support you in the further development of your leadership qualities. Interdisciplinary, personality skills - taking a look beyond one’s own horizon, acting ethically and reflection - are all important success factors for your professional career and are an integral part of Studium Fundamentale. Personal Mastery also includes methods for time and self management, for working in teams, coping with stress and effective learning.

Compulsory Modules

In the Master in Real Estate, innovation and entrepreneurship in the real estate sector are particularly encouraged in the specialised modules - as is the practical application of theory. Further highlights include exploring complex investment and financing structures, valuing properties with physical site visits, cash flow modelling, and the integration of ARGUS software. There are also various speeches per year from CEOs on important topics relating to real estate.

Your support is important to us

At EBS Universität you can expect not only excellent teaching and an intensive learning atmosphere, but also an extensive range of services. We want you to achieve an optimal academic result and to start your professional life with excellent career opportunities. Therefore we support you in…

your career planning and the acquisition of practical experience with the Career Services Center
your goals and decisions with individual coaching from our Coaching at EBS team
the organisation of your semester abroad by our International Programmes Office
your apartment search with our Housing service
the development of your foreign language skills with the EBS Language Center
your academic work with the services of the University Library
efficient work through our IT services.

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Partner universities

City University of London, Cass Business School

United Kingdom

Georgia State University (GSU), Atlanta, Georgia

USA

Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch

South Africa

University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia

Australia

More partner universities

Corporate partners

More corporate partners

Application

Identify potentials - Your road to EBS Universität
Studying at EBS Universität makes considerable demands on your mathematical and linguistic knowledge, your good analytical and abstract reasoning skills, your learning abilities and motivation as well as your personality. EBS Universität requires Master’s students to have a strong basic knowledge of all core areas of business management as well as to have an above-average willingness to learn and work hard, have good communication skills, be able to work under pressure and be motivated to make a difference.

Admission requirements

To take part in the Master Selection Process, you are required to submit the following documents:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits *
Accelerated Track: Bachelor degree in Business Studies with a minimum of 210 ECTS credits and a minimum one semester abroad **
Have completed at least eight weeks of internships during or after your first degree
TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent. Training and tests are also possible at the EBS Language Center.
Valid GMAT or GRE with good quantitative results or participation in our internal EBSgrad test. Training and tests are also possible at the EBS Language Center.

If all requirements are fulfilled after a detailed evaluation, you will receive an invitation to an individual selection interview.

* In case you hold a non-business degree, EBS Universität offers you the chance to qualify for our Master of Science programmes by successfully completing a Preparation Semester.

** For the Accelerated Track, the first-degree qualification must be in business studies having obtained 210 ECTS and the candidates must provide proof of at least one semester spent abroad (outside your home university’s country location).

Master Selection Day

If your application documents meet our admission requirements, we will invite you to take part in the Master Selection Interview, which is held either on campus or via video conference.

The interview will assess your motivation, social competence and communication skills.

The decision

The Master Selection Day is both demanding and exciting. We know that and ease the burden on our applicants by communicating the results as quickly as possible and, as a rule, promptly. That enables everyone involved to plan dependably at an early stage.

Upon request, a study place offer can also be converted into a study place reservation for the following year.

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Tuition Fees

First-class education in a private institution

The quality of teaching is our focus: EBS Universität represents one of the best management programmes throughout the German-speaking world. As a private university, we finance ourselves to a large extent from tuition fees.

Tuition fee per semester: 7,950 euro
One-time enrolment fee: 690 euro
Examination fee master thesis: 1,500 euro

Total: 26,040 euro

Motivation and performance are your drive

We try to make it possible for excellent applicants - to get access to our studies - regardless of their economic situation. Decisive factors are your performance, motivation and personality. The choice of financing options for a study programme is diverse and often a combination of the various options can be useful. Take a look at our scholarships and student finance options and find out which offer suits you best.

We will be happy to advise you. Please contact us!

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCING

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Voices

INTERNATIONALITY - A dual degree option, lectures in English, a semester abroad and diverse mix of professors and students from all over the world - it´s a truly international programme.

Kanika Vohra

EBS Alumna // Associate, Allianz Real Estate

INTENSIVE TEACHING METHODS - With highly motivated students in small seminar groups, we´re able to maintain high standards and use cutting-edge teaching methods.

Prof. Markus Kreutzer, PhD

Professor of Strategic and International Management

PRACTICAL RELEVANCE - The Master of Science in Real Estate programme at EBS provided me with excellent theoretical and practical real estate knowledge. The combination of lectures and the mandatory internship as well as the semester abroad provides a solid foundation for a ideal start as a real estate professional. In addition, it supported me in building my own network, which in the end essentially contributed to make my first successful steps within the real estate industry and find an interesting position after my graduation.