Executive MBA in Real Estate

At IREBS student advisory service, which takes place in a ZOOM Video Conference, we inform you about the advantages of the in-service education program at the IREBS Real Estate Academy. Discuss together with us which program will help you personally.

The first two modules are taught in English. The third module, which is analog to our program “Certified Real Estate Investment Analyst”, is currently taught as a blended learning course in German or as a fully digital learning course in German and English.

The program lasts 15 – 20 months and is divided into three modules of varying duration and comprises a total of 52 days including four exam days.

The Executive MBA in Real Estate Finance is completed with the master’s thesis, for which a three-month preparation period is provided. With its modular structure, the course is perfectly adapted to the needs of working participants.

What is the ECTS?

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a tool that supports the planning, delivery, and evaluation of higher education programs and aims to make education systems more comparable, also internationally. Each learning outcome is expressed in terms of credits. With a student workload ranging from 1,500 to 1,800 hours for an academic year, one credit generally corresponds to 25 – 30 hours of work.

Of course, we accept ECTS credit points earned at other universities inside and outside Germany. Please contact us if you have questions as to whether you are qualified for our MBA program. We are happy to develop strategies for you to obtain missing ECTS credit points or qualifications.

Course Structure

The part-time study program spans 15 months and comprises four modules: Business, General Management, Finance, and Master Thesis, accumulating a total of 60 ECTS.

Students have the opportunity to study at four different locations: Regensburg, Kloster Eberbach, Frankfurt, and Munich. The course format includes both in-class sessions at the respective locations and online components, allowing for a flexible study arrangement that harmonizes well with participants' professional commitments.

The IREBS Executive MBA in Real Estate Finance focuses on providing a solid foundation in real estate and urban economics, complemented by essential leadership topics like negotiation management, corporate strategy, and innovation management. Additionally, the finance module integrates theoretical and practical skills for analyzing, valuing, and structuring real estate investments, both at the national and international levels.

Module 1- Economics

In this module, we provide key economic fundamentals relevant to executives in the international real estate sector. We assume that participants are already familiar with the basics of micro and macroeconomics, as the lectures build upon this prior knowledge.

Selection of topics:

• Behavioral economics

• Decision-based game theory

• Demographic developments and the real estate sector

• Global capital markets

• International finance markets

• Real estate cycles and forecasts

• Internationalisation of the real estate sector

• Taxation of real estate

• Sustainable real estate

• Urban economics and real estate markets

Module 2- General Management

In this module, we explore essential subjects from management literature, including those pertinent to international real estate market managers. The content builds upon general economic themes, with some of these topics assumed to be familiar to participants.

Selection of topics:

• Capital markets

• Leadership

• Corporate governance

• Corporate management

• Financial modeling

Module 3 - Finance (Certified Real Estate Investment Analyst)

The "Finance Module" integrates both theoretical and practical expertise to analyze, evaluate, and structure real estate investments on both national and international levels.

Module 4 - Master's Thesis

The study program concludes with a Master's thesis, which requires a three-month preparation period. The thesis may address topics relevant to the participant's employer, given they are academically challenging.

Successful graduates are awarded a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and obtain the CREA Certified Real Estate Investment Analyst (IRE|BS/DVFA).

Seize the opportunity presented by the Executive MBA in Real Estate program and benefit from the modern teaching approach of IRE|BS Executive Education.

You will be taught by first-rate industry experts who come well-equipped with practical experience. Simulations and case studies help consolidate theoretical contents and round off the curriculum.

Capitalize on all these benefits and increase your market value significantly.