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Real Estate & Leadership (MSc)
Please note: This degree programme is currently not open for enrolment. You can find our current portfolio of courses here.
Study Profile
The Master of Science programme Real Estate & Leadership is an holistic, interdisciplinary and real estate sector-specific study programme with extensive scientific content and strong research orientation. It is designed for ambitious Bachelor graduates with knowledge in engineering, architecture, urban planning and business administration as well as young professionals already working and looking for the next challenge. The programme focuses on the real estate sector and combines all herewith involved stakeholders: the community, the investor, the producer and the user.
Interdisciplinarity means merging real estate planning, engineering and business aspects. The MSc allows future generalists and managers to acquire the requisite knowledge and encourages them to think strategically and sustainably. As a result, the Master’s programme combines theoretical specialist knowledge and established management concepts with the continuing development of personal skills.
Highlights of the Study Course
Support by 20+ companies from the Real Estae & Leadership Foundation, i.a. in form of a 100% scholarship for students opting for the Fast-Track
Unique REaL Practice Partnership Programme offering structured, research-oriented internships at renowned companies of the real estate industry
Strong support by HSBA professors who closely cooperate with lecturers from industry and other leading universities
Innovative research opportunities relevant to practice
Study trip to a global real estate hub
Exclusive mentoring programme
Cooperation with the Immobilien Zeitung by offering a 100% IZ scholarship
Facts on the Study Course
| Students | Maximum of 30 per group |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master of Science with the right to proceed to doctoral studies |
| Credits | 120 ECTS |
| Language | English |
| Course Duration | Regular-Track: 30 months, Fast-Track: 24 months; start on 1 October |
| Course Organisation | Contact hours in approximately one full-time week per month; the total study workload is up to 30 hours per week |
| Admission Requirements | Good Bachelor's degree; work experience (internships, student assistant jobs) is beneficial for JOB&MASTER-placement and scholarships; B2-level in English language |
| Patronage | Real Estate & Leadership Foundation e.V. |
| Financing | 100% Scholarships financed by the Real Estate & Leadership Foundation e.V.; JOB & MASTER programme; other scholarships available for all students |
| Study Fees | 22,500 Euros (= 750 Euros per month) *. A reduction of tuition fees based on the support of the Real Estate & Leadership Foundation e.V. is possible. Fees include examination fees, fees exclude the costs for the study trip. |
| Application Process | Written application, telephone interview, admission day. Applications are accepted until the maximum number of students is reached. We recommend to apply early, since scholarships and JOB&MASTER-places are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. |
| Accreditation | FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) |
Impressions from our Students
Marie Kryska"The Masters programme Real Estate & Leadership at HSBA combines theoretical knowledge with practical examples. The biggest advantages for us students are the opportunities to talk to industry experts, meet local planning authorities and visit construction sites in order to understand every aspect of the real estate business and get to know the parties involved.“
MSc Real Estate & Leadership (Class of 2022)
Katharina Sophie Tietz"As a real estate "young star" - with a background in business administration and finance - I was looking for a degree programme that would enable me to develop my skills and abilities in a challenging environment. In the MSc Real Estate & Leadership, I have not only found this environment but have been challenged to face the daily adaptations, which the real estate market demands."
MSc Real Estate & Leadership (Class of 2020)
Lukas Hoberg"During my urban planning studies at the HCU, my interest in complex contexts in the city grew. At HSBA I can now further develop this knowledge with a specific focus on real estate development. In versatile modules, all phases of the real estate cycle are taken into account. What is particularly exciting for me is the combination of questions on real estate in combination with approaches to sustainability."
MSc Real Estate & Leadership (Class of 2019)
Sina Christien Sauer"I graduated as a city planner, but something was missing. I wanted a degree in real estate, practical and related to the Hamburg real estate industry. Here at HSBA different people from different backgrounds meet. Although I do not have a Bachelor's degree in business administration, I feel very happy at HSBA. All REaL students work alongside the MSc programme and in combination with a scholarship, it is possible to pay the tuition fees. HSBA is the right place for people who want to grow and be future players in the growing real estate sector."
MSc Real Estate & Leadership (Class of 2020)
Raoul Höfer"In my engineering studies, I missed subjects such as project management, business administration and architecture. That is why I chose this programme. The interdisciplinary approach convinced me above all. Here I quickly realised that engineers speak a completely different language than architects or economists. Due to the various professional backgrounds, we come up with completely different approaches and new perspectives are developed. This provides an incentive for many interesting discussions and makes the study programme fun."
MSc Real Estate & Leadership (Class of 2020)
Kristin Sammüller"The real estate industry is undergoing change and needs well-trained and interdisciplinary specialists and managers. The MSc Real Estate & Leadership is a good supplement to my previous knowledge as a city planner. The course conveys the needs of various stakeholders in a real estate project and enables students to take on higher-level perspectives in order to design effective processes for the future. In particular, the combination of theory and practice forms a good basis for my further career."
MSc Real Estate & Leadership (Class of 2019)
Mark Andresen"After completing my bachelor's degree in architecture, I chose the MSc Real Estate and Leadership programme to gain a holistic view of the construction and real estate industry. Here at HSBA I enjoy qualitative, interdisciplinary teaching that provides me with the bigger picture. The mixed group of business economists, engineers and architects promotes the understanding and cooperation of the different disciplines and creates a holistic insight into a project. Its variety and practical relevance characterise this study course."
MSc Real Estate & Leadership (Class of 2020)
Study Structure
120 ECTS must be acquired over the course of the study programme. The credits are spread over 20 modules with 5 ECTS each and the Master’s thesis.
The students start-off the programme with the Built Environment & Engineering of real estate, thereby receiving valuable insights into architectural principles,urban planning as well as construction and project management. The Development & Markets phase of the course offers an overview of the market environment and focuses on project development, stakeholder management and communication in real estate. Management & Strategy deals with the management of the property itself and the business supplemented by topics of entrepreneurship and digitalisation.
The Specialisation & Innovation part of the course offers the unique possibility to gain further insights into innovative topics of the industry. The interdisciplinary modules Sustainability & Leadership are taught throughout the course and guide the students in order to become responsible future generalists with in-depth insights into the specific characteristics of the property sector.
Study Plan
Study Content: Semester 1 (Built Environment & Engineering)
- Introduction WeekEnglishInfo
- Organisation & Rules
- Fundamentals of Sustainability & Leadership
- Housing, Urban & Spatial Development5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Urban Planning
- Zoning Law & Processes
- Housing Industry
- Architecture5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Semiotics
- Urban & Environmental Context
- Architectural Principles
- Building Technology5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Understand and Evaluate Building Structures & Façade Solutions
- Fundamental Technological Decisions
- Sustainable Real Estate Life Cycles
- Project Management & Construction5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Project Organisation & Management
- Construction Business Processes
- Law & Tax (Part I)5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Contracts
- Financing & Transactions
- Tax Law
- Types of Entreprises
Study Content: Semester 2 (Development & Markets)
- Markets & Asset Classes5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- International Real Estate Markets
- Building Typologies
- Project Development5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Types of Developments
- Processes
- Feasibility & Funding
- Communications & Marketing5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Sales
- Strategic Aspects of Marketing Management
- Branding Policy
- Conflict Theory & Dispute Resolution
- Study Trip5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
GermanInfoStudienexkursion zu einem globalen Real Estate Hub
- Law & Tax (Part II)5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Contracts
- Financing & Transactions
- Tax Law
- Types of Entreprises
- Investment & Finance (Part I)5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Profitability Analysis
- Recap
- Investment Rules
Study Content: Semester 3 (Management & Strategy)
- Asset Management & Portfolio Strategies5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- CREM
- PREM
- Portfolio Management
- Real Estate Management & Facilities5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Fundamentals
- Asset Management
- Due Diligences
- Economics & Business Administration5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Macroeconomics
- Accounting Principles
- Business Administration
- Digitalisation5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Real Estate Innovations
- Digital Tools
- Business Model Processes
- Investment & Finance (Part II)5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Profitability Analysis
- Recap
- Investment Rules
Study Content: Semester 4 (Specialisations & Innovations)
- Specialisation15 ECTS
120 Contact hours
EnglishInfoStudients can choose three from the following specialisations:
- Data Science & Digital Real Estate
- Development
- Sustainable Solutions
- Communications
- Management Challenges
- Real Estate & Society
- Buildings
- Buildings in Use
- Digital Toolbox5 ECTS
40 Contact hours
EnglishInfo- Business Process Information
- Data Business
- Digital Communication & Marketing Technologies
- Digital Strategy
- Intrapreneur
- Programming
- Or take part in an international student competition
- Master-Thesis Fast-Track & Colloquium20 ECTS
EnglishInfoStudents can start with the Master's thesis either in semester 4 parallel to the other modules (Fast-Track) or in semester 5 (Regular-Track). The topics should have a strong reference to current challenges in the industry and can be defined in a practice-oriented way together with the Real Estate & Leadership Foundation.
Study Content: Semester 5 (Master-Thesis Regular-Track)
- Master Thesis Regular-Track & Colloquium20 ECTS
EnglishInfoStudents can start with the Master's thesis either in semester 4 parallel to the other modules (Fast-Track) or in semester 5 (Regular-Track). The topics should have a strong reference to current challenges in the industry and can be defined in a practice-oriented way together with the Real Estate & Leadership Foundation.
