Ready for the real estate industry
As part of the in-depth phase in Hamburg, students learn and work in the exciting Hanseatic city of Hamburg - a hotspot of the German real estate industry. The time in Hamburg is extremely practice-relevant, interdisciplinary, holistic and state-of-the-art. The in-depth phase in Hamburg was initiated and is supported by the member companies of the Real Estate and Leadership (REaL) Foundation. These include partners such as Union Investment, ECE Group Services and Assmann Beraten+Planen.
Harshita Anindya Werneke
Student Recruitment Manager
What our students say about the in-depth phase
The in-depth phase in Hamburg was my most influential experience in the Real Estate Master's programme. The close collaboration with various companies provided first-hand practical knowledge that is unparalleled by any other university in Germany. This hands-on approach is a unique aspect of the EBS offer.
The in-depth phase in Hamburg was an outstanding feature of the Master in Real Estate at EBS. Working with different companies allowed us to immerse ourselves in the industry, with visits to real estate firms and developers providing invaluable insights and helping us to apply classroom theory to the real world.
This makes the in-depth phase in Hamburg something special
The in-depth phase in the second semester of the Master in Real Estate at EBS Universität in Hamburg offers students a unique opportunity to engage intensively with the real estate industry. Furthermore, it offers many advantages:
- Practical and interdisciplinary education: The in-depth phase in Hamburg as part of the Field Project in the second semester of the Master in Real Estate enables students to acquire the necessary fundamental knowledge in close cooperation with practice partners from the real estate industry. The interdisciplinary approach enables students to learn about various real estate topics such as technology, architecture, urban planning and ESG as well as digitalisation. The special thing: They not only get to know the disciplines, but also understand the different interests and perspectives of the various stakeholders. This practice-oriented and interdisciplinary education enables students to understand solutions proposed by experts and apply them to the stakeholders and shareholders involved.
- Practical orientation and insights into the industry: An outstanding advantage of the in-depth phase in Hamburg is that students work on day-to-day, real-life projects in the offices of the REaL Foundation. This gives them a unique insight into the industry and allows them to learn directly from the key players. This hands-on approach allows students to directly apply their knowledge and gain experience.
- Powerful support from corporate partners: The in-depth phase in Hamburg is supported by strong corporate partners who provide students with valuable networking opportunities. Networking events allow students to make contacts with established professionals in the real estate industry. In addition, students are supported in their search for internships and can thus gain practical experience in leading companies. The opportunity to write the final thesis at one of these partner companies provides an excellent opportunity to combine research and practice. This also increases the chances of joining the company and expands the network in a unique way during this time.
- Leadership Training: In addition to pure subject knowledge, a special focus of the in-depth phase in Hamburg is the topic of leadership. Students have the opportunity to receive leadership training from experienced mentors. This means that in addition to the technical content, they also develop the ability to lead teams, solve problems and make strategic decisions. This leadership training is crucial for their professional development and enables them to stand out in the industry.
Overall, the in-depth phase in Hamburg as part of the Master in Real Estate at EBS Universität offers a unique mix of practical experience, interdisciplinary education and leadership training. This approach is unique in the real estate industry and is absolutely state-of-the-art. The time in Hamburg provides students with optimal conditions to succeed in the complex real estate industry and to develop into successful specialists and managers.
Supported by strong partners
Participants have the opportunity to take part in the so-called "REaL Practice Partnership Programme" - a highly qualified internship programme that brings together Master in Real Estate students with members of the REal Foundation in the form of a cross-disciplinary student work placement.
- agn Projektmanagement GmbH (pm.a)
- apoprojekt GmbH
- Assmann Beraten + Planen AG
- Bauwens Development GmbH & Co. KG
- BUSE Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater PartG mbB
- DC Developments GmbH & Co. KG
- Dress & Sommer
- ECE Group Services
- Europa Center AG
- Union Investment Real Estate GmbH
- Völkel Real Estate GmbH,
- Patrizia SE
- Redos
- Sutor Stiftung
The Real Estate and Leadership (REaL) Foundation
The non-profit Real Estate and Leadership Foundation e.V. was founded in February 2015. The association has set itself the task of promoting science, research and education on interdisciplinary, cross-interface and leadership topics in the real estate industry. It is also committed to strengthening Hamburg as a centre of science and business.
With the help of the funding provided, the necessary administrative and official processes for the introduction of the degree programme could be significantly supported. The REaL Foundation's commitment also enables students to reduce their tuition fees. With its interdisciplinary, practice- and research-oriented approach, the degree programme is unique in the German educational landscape.
The REaL Foundation and its members form a hinge between science and practice. It creates opportunities for professional exchange and supports teaching to provide practice-oriented training. At the same time, it opens up opportunities to research topics that will shape the real estate industry in the future.