MSc Real Estate & Facility Management is the first in Switzerland to be RICS-accredited
The Master of Science in Real Estate & Facility Management at the ZHAW is the first program in Switzerland to be accredited by the renowned Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The accreditation is valid for the years 2024 to 2028 and was also granted retroactively for the 2022 and 2023 cohorts.
The RICS, a globally recognized professional organization in the field of real estate and facility management, awards accreditation to the Master of Science in Real Estate & Facility Management (MSc REFM), certifying that the course has a high academic level, a strong practical orientation and close networking with the industry. Graduates thus receive an important international proof of quality, which opens up extended career opportunities for them.
International recognition and career benefits
RICS accreditation strengthens the ZHAW's position as a leading educational institution in the field of real estate and facility management. Students benefit from a number of exclusive advantages. Thanks to the accreditation, the MSc REFM gives graduates easier access to international job markets in the real estate and FM sector and thus broader career opportunities. Students and alumni have the opportunity to become part of the international RICS network and take part in exclusive events, training courses and specialist forums. RICS accreditation as independent quality assurance underlines the high academic level and practical relevance of the course, which gives graduates additional recognition on the job market.
Strategic importance for the ZHAW and the industry
The RICS accreditation is an important milestone for the ZHAW and confirms the continuous quality development of the degree program. "This recognition shows that our training meets international standards and prepares graduates in the best possible way for a successful career in the real estate and FM sector," emphasizes Isabelle Wrase, Head of the MSc REFM course.
Close cooperation with the industry, an interdisciplinary approach and practice-oriented teaching are key elements of the course. They help to prepare specialists and managers specifically for the challenges of a dynamic and increasingly digitalized real estate market.
