Study Real Estate & Sustainability
Discover HOK's degree programs in the field of Real Estate & Sustainability: practice-oriented facility and real estate management, resilient energy management, and sustainable business with strong industry ties.
Buildings. Energy. Responsibility.
Sustainability takes know-how.
The real estate and sustainability industry needs experts who understand the economic, technical, environmental, and social factors at play and can turn that understanding into viable solutions.
At HOK, we combine technical, business, and legal expertise in two complementary degree programs: Facility & Real Estate Management and Energy & Sustainability Management. Lifecycle thinking, sustainability, and resilience run through both. We prepare you for the roles the industry is looking to fill today.
Graduates go on to work in areas such as project development, building operations, property valuation, and energy and sustainability management.
Why Study Real Estate & Sustainability at HOK?
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Two fields, one goal
Our degree programs give you the knowledge to develop, manage, and rethink real estate and energy systems for the future. The scope runs from real estate management and energy-efficient buildings to a resilient energy transition and sustainable business.
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Sustainability as a core competency
Energy efficiency, sustainable business, resilience, and future-ready building concepts are top priorities worldwide. We approach them holistically and with the full lifecycle in mind.
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Build your industry network from day one
Hands-on projects with real estate and energy companies, fireside chats with industry leaders, and international conferences help you build valuable connections that last well beyond graduation.
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Balance your studies and your job
Predictable on-campus schedules and a well-balanced e-learning component in our part-time programs help you balance your studies with work, family, and personal commitments.
Where sustainability meets science.
The Institute for Sustain & Estate connects research with the degree programs in Real Estate & Sustainability. Its focus areas include sustainable building development, renewable energy systems, life cycle assessment, and digital solutions for real estate, as well as renewable energy and sustainable business more broadly. Students can contribute to hands-on research projects and write theses with real-world applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What career opportunities does a degree in real estate and sustainability open up?
Career paths range from hands-on operational roles to strategic leadership positions. Graduates work in real estate project development and building management, or in energy and sustainability management at global companies, utilities, or local governments and regional organizations. These forward-looking fields offer plenty of room to grow, both professionally and in your area of expertise.
Do I need a technical or business background to study real estate and sustainability?
No specific prior education is required for the bachelor's programs in Real Estate & Sustainability. General university admission requirements are enough. The curriculum builds technical fundamentals such as construction technology, building services engineering, and energy systems step by step, along with business and legal content.
If you already have relevant work experience, for example in property management, construction, or energy consulting, you can receive credit for prior knowledge toward individual courses.
In the part-time bachelor's program in Facility & Real Estate Management, applicants with relevant training and work experience can enter directly in the 3rd semester.
The master's programs are also open to career changers. They are designed to teach the necessary foundations in the 1st semester, so people with a first degree in an unrelated field can successfully continue their education in real estate and facility management.
How are the real estate programs connected to the energy and sustainability programs?
The programs in the real estate and sustainability cluster complement each other along two axes: buildings and energy. The facility management and real estate programs cover the entire lifecycle of buildings — from project development and valuation through operation to marketing.
The energy and sustainability management programs focus on energy systems, resource efficiency and sustainable business concepts, extending beyond the building sector. The connection lies in the shared research institute Sustain & Estate and the conviction that technical, economic and ecological perspectives need to be considered together.
What continuing education options are available for professionals in the real estate and energy industry?
Within Real Estate & Sustainability field of study, HOK offers two part-time continuing education programs for working professionals. The General Management MBA with a Focus on Real Estate Management is designed for experienced professionals and managers who want to build leadership skills with a real estate focus. The program comprises 120 ECTS credits and runs for four semesters. On-site sessions take place once a month on Fridays and Saturdays, supplemented by e-learning.
The CIS ImmoZert and Court Expert Preparation Program prepares participants for the certified real estate appraiser examination. The program lasts one semester and leads to certification as a certified real estate appraiser (10 ECTS credits). It is designed for anyone who wants to qualify as a real estate appraiser.
Both programs are designed for working professionals.
