Who benefits from the distance learning course "Sustainable Real Estate Management, B.Eng."?

The distance learning course is aimed at individuals who wish to acquire or deepen expertise in the field of real estate management with a special focus on sustainability. The programme is suitable both for career starters and for people who already have professional experience, for example as real estate agents, draughtswomen and draughtsmen, facility managers or in technical, commercial or construction-related fields. Career changers who are aiming for an academic degree in this area and have an interest in the sustainable design of real estate and construction projects will also find a suitable offer here.

What formal admission requirements apply?

You can be admitted to the distance learning course "Sustainable Real Estate Management, B.Eng." at Hochschule Fresenius if one of the following requirements is met:

• General university entrance qualification (Abitur) or subject-specific university entrance qualification (Fachabitur), each possibly taking into account regional regulations and, if applicable, subject restrictions
• Subject-specific university entrance qualification suitable for the chosen field of study
• Vocational training and professional experience: At least 2 years of recognised vocational training in a related field and at least 2 years of full-time professional experience thereafter. In addition, a subject-specific university entrance examination must be passed.
• Completion of an advanced training qualification (e.g. master craftsman, technician, specialist, business administrator) with a minimum of 400 hours. Here too, a subject-specific university entrance examination is required.
• Alternatively: With an intermediate school leaving certificate and at least 3 years of recognised vocational training (final grade at least 2.5), possibly with an aptitude test in case of a lower grade or other special cases. In these cases, access can also be granted by successfully earning 18 ECTS credits in the first semester or 30 ECTS credits in the first academic year (study agreement).

The university also examines individual educational paths on a case-by-case basis and recognises relevant prior achievements where applicable. There is no numerus clausus (NC). The start of studies is possible at the beginning of any month.

Personally, you should have an interest in economic, technical and ecological issues related to real estate and construction. Independent and self-organised learning is necessary in distance learning – planning skills, discipline and the ability to collaborate digitally facilitate success in your studies. Analytical skills, communication competence and basic computer skills are advantageous. Professional experience in real estate, construction or facility management is helpful but not mandatory.

Your Study Package: Contents and Competencies at a Glance

In the Bachelor’s distance learning programme "Sustainable Real Estate Management" (B.Eng.) at Hochschule Fresenius, you acquire interdisciplinary knowledge at the intersection of real estate, construction, and sustainability. The curriculum provides you with solid specialist knowledge and practice-oriented skills to solve demanding tasks in the real estate sector while considering social, ecological, and technical aspects.

• Economic Fundamentals: Introduction to business administration and economics, accounting, cost accounting, and mathematics lay the foundation for economic action.
• Real Estate Management and Construction Practice: Topics such as building physics, materials science, sustainable construction and planning, as well as digitalisation in the construction industry impart relevant technical know-how.
• Management and Law: You engage with project management, real estate law, civil law, and sustainable real estate asset management.
• Sustainability and Society: Modules such as sustainable corporate management, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), education and society, or society and environment highlight the importance of sustainable action.
• Soft Skills & Internationality: Scientific work, communication, presentation, business language issues, negotiation skills, intercultural competence, and technical English promote your cross-disciplinary competencies.
• Digitalisation: Content on digital real estate management, online marketing, and online business prepares you for the current trends in the industry.
• Practice-Oriented Specialisation: In the real-life lab "Sustainable Project Development" and through elective modules such as the DGNB certification model or entrepreneurship, you set individual focal points.

You develop competencies to:

• steer projects in real estate management sustainably
• manage and administrate properties holistically
• combine economic, ecological, and social requirements in the planning, realisation, and operation of real estate
• use digital technologies and processes in the real estate sector
• independently and responsibly shape your scope for action

This is how your course progresses – flexibility with a system

The distance learning programme at Hochschule Fresenius is modular, comprises 180 ECTS credits, and can be completed flexibly within 36, 48, or 72 months. You decide your individual learning pace and can start your studies at any time on the 1st of a month.

• Self-study as a basis: You work on digital study materials (Studymags, videos, interactive tasks), supplemented by online libraries and virtual communication tools.
• Individual support: A personal study coach accompanies you; regular contact opportunities with lecturers and online seminars encourage exchange and learning success.
• Alternative examination formats: The university relies on diverse examinations such as term papers, portfolios, open-book exams, or presentations. On-site exams are minimised; many exams can be taken online around the clock (24/7 online exams).
• Elective area: You choose three specialisation modules and can complement your profile with options such as the DGNB certification model or international certificates from ASU®.
• Optional practical phases: Real-life lab and project modules as well as optional international masterclasses at Arizona State University® provide practical and globally connected learning experiences.
• Completely digital studies: With the online campus, access to digital literature, networking platforms, and AI tools, you can organise your studies independently of location.

You can flexibly adapt exams and study steps to your life situation – without fixed semester deadlines, with the option to individually determine study duration or the number of modules you take.

Your Perspectives: Career Paths after Graduation

With the Bachelor of Engineering in Sustainable Real Estate Management, you open up diverse career opportunities in a future-proof professional field. Particularly in demand are competencies in sustainable construction and operation of real estate, digitalisation of the industry, and the interrelation of business, technology, and environment.

• Areas of application:
  • Real estate project development and management
  • Real estate marketing, sales, and consulting
  • Sustainable building management and facility management
  • Housing associations, property developers, and construction companies
  • Architectural and engineering offices
  • Building and property authorities, municipal and public institutions
  • Digital real-estate platforms and PropTech companies
• Typical fields of work:
  • Project manager in the sustainable real estate sector
  • Asset manager for residential and commercial properties
  • Product developer for sustainable construction projects
  • Consultant for sustainability and digitalisation in the real estate industry
  • Specialist in real estate valuation, revitalisation, energy efficiency consulting
• Further education: The degree qualifies you for advanced master’s programmes, such as real estate management, facility management, sustainability management, or digitalisation of the construction and real estate industry.

You are capable of leading complex projects that incorporate ecological, technical, and social requirements and developing innovative solutions for the real estate market of the future within a team.