These admission requirements apply to the Master's programme in Real Estate Management

The Master's programme in Real Estate Management is offered by IU in 2 study models. The 120-ECTS variant takes 4 semesters in full-time study. The shortened 60-ECTS variant takes 2 semesters in full-time study.

A degree from a state-recognized or public university is required, such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree. The final grade of your degree should be at least "Satisfactory."

If you want to enroll in the shortened 60-ECTS variant, the following additional requirements are necessary:

• If your first degree is 240 ECTS and you can demonstrate at least 1 year of professional experience, you can enroll directly in the Master's programme.
• If your first degree is 210 ECTS and you can demonstrate at least 1 year of professional experience, you can enroll directly in the Master's programme in Real Estate Management. Alternatively, you can take at least 30 ECTS worth of modules at IU.
• If your first degree is 180 ECTS, you need to take courses worth at least 30 ECTS and demonstrate at least 1 year of professional experience. Alternatively, you need to demonstrate at least 2 years of professional experience.

For the 120-ECTS variant, IU requires the following:

• Your first degree should have a focus on Economics or Business Administration.
• If your first degree does not have the appropriate focus, you need to pass a Master's entrance examination. If successful, you will be enrolled in the Master's in Real Estate Management.

Study Contents & Modules: This is the Study Schedule in the Master's in Real Estate Management

The master's programme at IU International University is structured in modules. Each module typically comprises 5 credits (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as a written exam or assignment. You progress through your master's one step at a time - and even have a significant say in determining when you want to complete each module.

In the 60-ECTS version, you could arrange your study plan in full-time studies as follows:

• 1st Semester: Real Estate and Real Estate Company Management, Real Estate Economics, National and International Real Estate Law, Real Estate Controlling and Portfolio Management, National and International Real Estate Valuation, Research Methodology
• 2nd Semester: Seminar: Megatrends and Challenges for the Real Estate Industry, Elective Subject A, Master's Thesis

You can choose your specialization from these topics: Asset Management, Facility Management, Corporate Real Estate Management, Real Estate Consulting.

In the 120-ECTS version, you could structure your curriculum in full-time studies as follows:

• 1st Semester: Real Estate and Real Estate Company Management, Real Estate Economics, National and International Real Estate Law, Real Estate Controlling and Portfolio Management, National and International Real Estate Valuation, Research Methodology
• 2nd Semester: Real Estate Research, Digitalization in Real Estate Management, National and International Real Estate Law, National and International Real Estate Valuation, Leadership, Project: Digitalization in Real Estate Management
• 3rd Semester: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Seminar: Megatrends and Challenges for the Real Estate Industry, Elective Subject A, Elective Subject B
• 4th Semester: Master's Thesis

In the 120-ECTS version, you choose a total of 2 intensive subjects according to your interests.

You choose the first specialization module from these topics: Asset Management, Facility Management, Corporate Real Estate Management, Real Estate Consulting.

You choose the second specialization module from these subjects: Business Intelligence, Customer Journey, Data Science and Analytics, Digital Business Models and Change, Results-Oriented Controlling, Human Resource Management, International Management, Communication and Public Relations, Management Consulting, New Work, Organizational and Personnel Development, Performance Measurement and Entrepreneurship, Employee Recruitment and Development, Project Management, Sales Management, Strategic Marketing and Branding.

Study Concept: This is How the Part-Time Study in Real Estate Management Works at IU

You can tailor the online study programme in Real Estate Management at IU International University flexibly to fit your life and daily routine as best suits you. For example, you can choose from 3 study models: In the full-time programme, it takes a total of 2 semesters or 4 semesters, depending on the study variant, to complete the master's. In part-time programme I, you study for 3 or 6 semesters until completion. Or you can opt for part-time programme II and take 4 or 8 semesters to complete your master's.

You will receive study materials in printed study booklets from IU with each module enrolment. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative study scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of a lesson. Depending on the module, study materials are complemented by podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books through the practical IU Learn App.

In many modules, virtual courses are also offered, allowing you to interact interactively with your fellow students and lecturers.

Highly convenient and flexible: The option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 7 days a week, around the clock - whenever you feel best prepared for the exam, for example, in construction design. Additionally, we operate around 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where you can also take your exams in the traditional way onsite.