Sustainability and Smart Building Technology Master in Berlin

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Facts

Academic degree

Master of Science
Section

Industrial Engineering
Type of study

Full-time
Commencement of studies

Winter semester
Summer semester
Duration

4 Semesters
ECTS

120
Locations

Berlin
Language

Englisch
German
Costs

EUR 15,360.00

Monthly Payment for Nationals:
24 Installments à EUR 640.00

Semester Payment for Internationals:
4 Installments à EUR 3,840.00

Master
(Master of Science)

Humans spend around 90 % of their time indoors. For our well-being, we need enough light and fresh air and the temperature should be comfortable. As a result, not only do residential buildings, offices and shops need enough space, but they also demand plenty of energy - these are two resources which are coming under close scrutiny when thinking about creating a sustainable future. This degree programme focuses on technology in the real estate sector which can be used to run buildings efficiently whilst also being user-friendly.

More and more buildings with sustainable, user-friendly and highend technology are planned and built every year. Nevertheless, there is still a high number of buildings in existence which have a long lifespan and poor energy efficiency. This degree programme concentrates on action and strategies which can be implemented to improve existing infrastructures with regard to their use of resources and equip them with digital technology to create more user friendliness for all involved, whether that be owners, administrators or users.

Overview

This degree programme is one of its kind in the field of real estate management and technology. Based on Berlin, the hub of Europe's start-up eco-system, the university provides students with access to new innovations and even gives them the opportunity to set up their very own PropTech start-up. The real estate sector in Germany accounts for more than 10% of the gross domestic product (GDP). Students can make the most of the close contact they'll have with our leading industry partners and experienced teaching staff, as well as the array of opportunities for their future career.

Start of Studies
Winter semester - 1st October | Summer semester 1st April

Study Mode and Duration
Full-time, 2 years | 4 semester

Course Language
50% of the modules are taught in German and 50% of the modules are taught in English.

Tuition Times

Lectures are generally held in blocks on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm. 30 percent of the lectures take place online.

Course of Studies and Contents

Course of Studies

We set up the degree programme in response to the high demand for specialists in the real estate sector with an understanding of the commercial matters surrounding property and with the ability to implement projects in the areas of intelligent building technology and sustainability. As the largest branch of industry in Germany, the real estate sector is also the largest producer of CO2 emissions. This programme teaches how smart technology can be put to use in properties to help protect the environment and make a contribution to environmental sustainability.

Students will graduate from the programme qualified to conduct day-to-day business in the sector and to face the challenges smart building technology presents, as well as to develop long-term strategies and visions for establishing a sustainable approach towards properties in their different asset classes.

They will have developed the ability to plan and optimise the processes involved in smart building management using technology such as the Internet of Things, energy management tools and other platforms.

Study Content

1st Semester

Grundlagen des Projektmanagements
Präsentations- und Verhandlungstechniken
PropTech and Smart Building Technologies I - Introduction
IT Architecture, BIM, Smart Building Planning and Design
Design Thinking, Agile Methods and Digital Business Models in Real Estate
Smart City Applications, Smart Mobility and Big Data

2nd Semester

Projektmanagement in der Bau- und Immobilienwirtschaft I (Projektleitung)
PropTech Best Practices
Sustainability, ESG and Regulatory Environment
PropTech and Smart Building Technologies II - Technology Assessment
Grundlagen der Bautechnik
Projektentwicklung im Bestand / Facility Management

3rd Semester

Projektmanagement in der Bau- und Immobilienwirtschaft II (Projektsteuerung)
Real Estate Asset Management
Energy Creation and Management Technologies
Immobilienökonomie - Volkswirtschaftliche und betriebswirtschaftliche Grundlagen
Sustainability Impact Monitoring and Offsetting
Research Methods in Science

4th Semester

Practical Application Project Work
Master Thesis and Colloquium

Admission Requirements

An initial, state-recognised professional qualification from a university of applied sciences in the following or similar subjects:

Architecture
Civil engineering
Business and industrial engineering
Business studies and economics
Facility management
Real estate
Geography
Town and regional planning
Law
Commercial law
Surveying

as well as at least one year of relevant professional experience and an English language certificate with level B2 or higher (IELTS min 5.5; TOEFL iBT min. 72; PTE min. 59). International applicants additionally need a German language certificate of at least level B2. The German language certificate can be provided up to 12 months after admission.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this programme will obtain a set of skills specific to this profession and they will be able to fill the new job positions available in the real estate and property management sector, with an array of prospects extending to include a variety of areas in property management. The Master's programme will also give graduates the option of setting up their own company, not to mention access to a multitude of potential employers, such as private, cooperative and municipal housing associations, asset management companies, property management companies, project development enterprises, real estate service providers, consultancy and valuation companies, organisations and consortia. PropTech start-ups, in particular, offer excellent career prospects after graduation.

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