MBA Building Sustainability - Management Methods for Energy Efficiency

Testimonials

The master’s in building sustainability program at TU Berlin was a great opportunity to work closely with the Germany industry in an academic setting. I loved how the program was designed to let students work on projects with external industry partners. Combined with great professors and teaching staff, the overall learning package lets students take control of their learning and dive deep into their interest areas. The program also provided me the flexibility to work at CBRE GmbH throughout the study duration. Having worked in the German real estate sector for a few years now and looking back at the program, it was a great stepping-stone in my career.

I studied MBA building sustainability, which gave me wide insights into the broad topic of energy transition in the building sector, from architecture to building facilities and real estate up to urban and regional planning. Having lecturers with different energy-related backgrounds builds an ideal atmosphere for cross sectoral discussions in energy and sustainability fields in the built environment. Being located in the dynamic environment of the Euref campus on one side, and a high range of international students from the other side offers proper networking opportunities for the students. Personally, the innovation and technology management course supported me methodologically in approaching my career goals in the area of innovation management and business development for the energy transition.

The Building Sustainability program opened my eyes to different aspects that comprise what we call sustainability. As an architect, I found the perfect added value I was looking for. The master's degree gives you the tools to technically support construction projects from an economic, social and environmental point of view. 

The MBA provides you an international and interdisciplinary environment, which allows you to expand your personal and professional horizons. The master counts with experts in the different areas of the program and the coordination team will always be there to support you in any situation. I am currently working in the area of sustainability for an architectural and engineering company in Berlin and I believe that I owe this in large part to the Master's program. 

I have always been passionate about architecture and resource efficiency and how to help the world in the fight against climate change. The master in Building Sustainability allowed me to learn from A-class experts in what might be one of the most innovative and inspiring campuses around the world, the EUREF Campus. 

The business background and real project assignments provided me with the experience and tools to take the knowledge to the real world and perform in an outstanding way. Studying at one of the most prestigious universities also allowed me to start working from the very beginning in a fascinating company that is driving change in the energy sector. So far, it has been the most enriching experience of my life, and it went beyond all expectations. 

I'm an architect specializing as a sustainability consultant for green buildings. I joined the MBA Building Sustainability Program at TU Berlin in 2019. The reason why I've chosen this program is that it is in line with what I do as an expert in sustainability in the build environment industry. At the same time, it would further hone my experiences in managing projects and people. I realized that I made the right choice because of two things. First, it broadened my network, which helped me land a job in a company that I was exactly looking for. This is just by being part of TU Berlin, an established and well-known university. Not only in Germany but in the entire of Europe. And second, most of the things I've learned in the university I could apply in my practice. So, if you're like me, already with work experience in the same industry, and you're looking for something to study that combines both technical and pragmatic approaches, then I recommend this program.