Program overview
This interdisciplinary master's programme prepares students for careers in real estate project planning and management with a strong emphasis on sustainability across diverse urban settings. It links technical, economic and managerial perspectives to the social and institutional skills needed to implement sustainable building and urban projects. The curriculum responds to large-scale energy transitions such as the German “Energiewende,” highlighting the central role buildings play in reducing fossil-fuel dependence and achieving energy goals.
The course is practice-oriented: beyond designing individual buildings it focuses on the complexities that arise at neighbourhood and city scales—stakeholder coordination, communication strategies, and multi‑disciplinary project management. Graduates learn to evaluate projects from ecological, technical and economic viewpoints, to lead or facilitate complex planning and construction processes, and to develop creative solutions individually or in teams. Career paths include roles in the public and private sectors of planning, construction and real estate, or continuation into further academic study.
Key facts and applicant profile
Overview This interdisciplinary MBA programme trains students to design and manage sustainable solutions in the built environment by combining technical, economic, legal and managerial perspectives. You will learn methods, tools and concepts to evaluate and align different approaches—economic, social, ecological and cultural—so that building, construction and real estate projects meet energy-efficiency and broader sustainability goals for future generations. Teaching is delivered in English and emphasizes learning from both academic experts and diverse peers, with a strong focus on teamwork and real-world applicability in Berlin’s international, urban setting.
Structure and learning outcomes The degree is completed over three semesters. The first semester establishes foundations in technology, economics, business and law to support informed management decisions in the building-sustainability sector. The second semester deepens specialist knowledge through modules such as Management, Smart Buildings and the Integration of Renewable Energies, and Energy Performance of Buildings, plus a lecture series. The third semester broadens perspectives while prioritizing practice tied to your individual interests and culminates in a practice-oriented master’s thesis due in the third semester. Across all semesters you’ll engage in lectures, tutorials and seminars, company visits and excursions, online practice-oriented materials and extracurricular activities. By graduation you will be able to assess and integrate cross-disciplinary sustainability criteria, make evidence-based management decisions for building projects, and carry out a substantial applied research or practice project.
Program structure and credit requirements
This programme looks for applicants who already hold a substantial university degree and have practical work experience. You will also need to demonstrate English proficiency and submit a concise set of supporting documents. An APS certificate is mandatory for applicants from certain countries and is required for visa issuance by some German embassies.
Prepare clear, well-structured documents (CV, short motivation letter and proof of qualifications/experience). If available, submit standardized test scores (GMAT/GRE) and references to strengthen your application.
Winter Semester (International)
31 March 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 March 2026
Graduates are prepared to moderate and manage complex projects across planning, construction and real‑estate sectors, and to assess initiatives from economic, ecological and technical viewpoints. Career paths include roles in private firms, public agencies and consultancies engaged in building, energy and urban sustainability; graduates may also pursue further postgraduate research.
The programme’s practical orientation and location at EUREF Campus provide networking opportunities with industry and applied research partners, which can be especially valuable for international students seeking professional experience in Germany and Europe.
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