Course: Executive MBA Real Estate
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The IREBS Real Estate Academy - an affiliated institute of the University of Regensburg - offers the Executive MBA on a career-integrated programs basis and enables you to specialise in two areas:
- Executive MBA in Real Estate Finance
This degree program is aimed at experienced professionals who want to develop an in-depth understanding of real estate finance and investment. The aim is to help shape the property sector in the long term and to acquire sound financial skills. - Executive MBA in Real Estate International
The international focus is on global property markets, particularly in the USA, the UK and Asia. Participants benefit from study visits to renowned partner institutions: the Harvard Graduate School of Design in Cambridge (USA), the Henley Business School on the campus of the University of Reading (UK) and the ESSEC campus in Singapore.
The IREBSExecutive MBA in Real Estate programme prepares you for your international professional future alongside your job.
The most important facts at a glance
Program Profile
Career-integrated programmes for an Executive MBA
Do you want to make a difference? With the Executive MBA in Real Estate, you will develop into a manager who stands for personal and entrepreneurial progress in the long term.
The degree program is aimed at real estate professionals who want to shape the industry sustainably and gain a better understanding of real estate finance and investment as well as international markets, particularly the USA, UK and Asia.
Upon Degree of your career-integrated programs you will receive the title "Master of Business Administration (MBA)".
The degree program is also accredited by the renowned RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
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Is this the right program for me?
If you are a professional and would like to advance your career in international property management, the Executive MBA in Real Estate International offers you the ideal requirements.
The programme is offered by the IREBS Immobilienakademie, an affiliated institute of the University of Regensburg, as a career-integrated programs and lasts 15 months. Courses take place in Regensburg, Eltville (near Frankfurt) and Berlin - supplemented by international modules at leading universities worldwide:
- Harvard Graduate School of Design (USA)
- Henley Business School (University of Reading, UK)
- ESSEC Business School (Singapore)
All lectures are held in English. The last three months are dedicated to the Master's thesis.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive the academic degree "Master of Business Administration (MBA)", awarded by the Faculty of Business Economics, Economics and Real Estate at the University of Regensburg.
What makes this program special?
- Two optional specialisations:
- Real Estate Finance - focus on financing, investment and sustainable sector development
- Real Estate International - focus on global markets with study modules in Harvard (USA), Reading (UK) and Singapore
- Career-integrated programs in 15 months with attendance phases in Regensburg, Eltville and Berlin
Structure of the Program
Internationalization
The courses take place in Regensburg, Eltville (near Frankfurt) and Berlin - supplemented by international modules at leading universities worldwide:
- Harvard Graduate School of Design (USA)
- Henley Business School (University of Reading, UK)
- ESSEC Business School (Singapore)
In this degree program, you will learn about international markets and your negotiation strategies. You will also gain insights into the valuations and urban planning of the respective cities. Tours, visits to local market participants and the international network are important components of this programme.
Requirements
| Admission Restrictions / Selection Procedure | no |
| Pre-registration procedure | no |
| Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test | yes |
| Placement Test | no |
| Subject-Specific Language Requirements | yes |
| German Language Certificate for Students with Foreign University Entrance Qualification | no |
| Other Requirements | yes |
Binding information and current information can be found in the brief overview (German version) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) of the Registrar's Office or in the examination regulations applicable to you Examination Regulations.
Details Requirements
Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test
Degree in economics including fulfilment of the following criteria:
- 240 ECTS
- At least two years of professional experience in a property-related profession
- Good command of English
Application deadlines
- Early bird price End: 31.05.
- Start of programme: 31.08. - Application deadline: 15.08.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is the Executive MBA Real Estate an academic degree?
Yes, graduates of the Executive MBA in Real Estate receive the academic degree "Master of Business Administration (MBA)" from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Real Estate at the University of Regensburg. Further information can be found on the Executive MBA in Real Estate (MBA) programme page. - Is the Executive MBA Real Estate a Master's programme?
Yes, the Executive MBA in Real Estate is a Master's programme. It requires property expertise, imparts management knowledge and is the springboard to an international career for our participants. Further information can be found on the Executive MBA in Real Estate programme page. - How do I become a member of the Chartered Surveyors (RICS)?
The international professional body, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), recognises a number of ways in which members of the real estate industry can qualify to sit the RICS examination. Degrees from our RICS-accredited degree programs Contact Studies in Real Estate Economics and Executive MBA in Real Estate are two examples. Further alternative routes and details of the Chartered Surveyor examination can be found on the RICS website.
Participants in the IREBS Real Estate Academy will receive detailed advice on the best course of action for them. We offer an initial consultation to interested parties at the IREBS Academic Advising online.
Subject-Specific Language Requirements
The degree program is taught entirely in English.
Other Requirements / Fees
Fees (H3)
Tuition fee: € 24,950
Early bird price: € 22,950*
Reduced tuition fee: € 22,950**
Enrolment fee at the University of Regensburg: 201 € / per semester
*If you apply by 31 May before the start of your studies
** (alumni, members of IMMOEBS e. V. or IREBSCore e. V.)
The prices are exempt from VAT.
The tuition fee is divided into three instalments with the following payment terms:
I. instalment (20 %): 14 days after receipt of written admission
II instalment (40%): at the start of the course
III instalment (40 %): at the start of the second semester
Employers often cover all or part of the costs for the Executive MBA in Real Estate
The costs of the programme are generally tax-deductible.
You can expect a response to your application for admission within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the Executive MBA in Real Estate (MBA) intensive study programme cost?
The Executive MBA in Real Estate (MBA) programme takes place in Germany, the USA, the UK and Singapore. The costs for the entire programme are made up of the tuition fee and the travel and accommodation costs. The tuition fee can be found in the programme description. Depending on which comfort class you book in hotels and aeroplanes and which study programme option you choose, you will need to budget between 4,000 and 6,000 euros in total for travel and accommodation. This figure is not guaranteed and is only intended to help you with your calculations.
In principle, tuition fees and costs can be claimed for tax purposes. You can find information on the programme options in the Executive MBA in Real Estate (MBA) programme description. - Do I need a visa to travel to the UK?
Since Brexit in 2022, all travellers to the UK need a visa again. You can find out what type of visa here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y - Do I need a visa to travel to Singapore?
All foreign visitors must ensure that they fulfil the entry requirements of the Singapore government authority.
These can be found here: https://www.ica.gov.sg/#/
US passport holders do not need a visa to travel to Singapore for work or social purposes. Nevertheless, the entry requirements as mentioned above must be met.
However, foreign visitors holding a passport issued by certain countries will require a work or social visa to travel to Singapore.
You can find the specific countries here: https: //www.ica.gov.sg/#/visitor/visitor_entryvisa - Do I need a visa to travel to the USA?
All visitors from countries listed in the Visa Waiver Programme are required to carry a valid ESTA travel authorisation during their stay in the States.
Apply for your ESTA travel authorisation: https: //esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html
Admission, Application and Enrollment
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Course-related information and advice
If you have any questions about the programme content, the subject-specific requirements, the application procedure and the specific structure of the programme, please contact the
Course-related information and advice (external link, opens in a new window)
General Student Advisory Service
The General Student Advisory Service (ZSB) supports you with all questions relating to your studies - from the decision to study, to the course of study, to successful graduation.
If necessary, the ZSB will refer you to the appropriate contact person.