Cultivate the expertise to drive sustainable change in real estate.
CAS Sustainable Real Estate
Do you have a passion for advancing sustainability where it truly counts? Unlock your potential to transform real estate investment for a sustainable future with our “CAS Sustainable Real Estate” at the University of Basel.
ESG in the real estate sector has become an important topic, as a high proportion of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption can be attributed to the building stock. Corresponding standards, their further development and strategies in the real estate industry are important beyond national borders.
The CAS is taught in English. The program focuses on the analysis, evaluation and transformation of real estate investments and real estate portfolios with regard to sustainability. It combines the latest academic research in the areas of sustainable real estate and real estate markets with comprehensive practical knowledge in the field of sustainable real estate management. And it offers students further education with both high practical relevance and an internationally recognized academic degree (Certificate of Advanced Studies). A Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) is an academic degree awarded upon completion of a continuing education program, i.e., post Master.
CAS Sustainable Real Estate | Overview
Application deadline: 01.03.2025
Start: 03.04.2025
Costs: CHF 9'500.-
Course Language: English
Program Director:Prof. Dr. Pascal Gantenbein
Host: Faculty of Business and Economics
Questions? Write us an E-Mail:
cas-sre@clutterunibas.ch
The core elements of the curriculum build upon the subject areas of real estate economics (real estate investments and real estate markets), ecological framework conditions (energy and climate policy), the social environment (real estate development and spatial planning) and the interfaces between these three areas. The program contains 10 consecutive modules and is completed with a CAS degree when all ECTS have been earned.
The program comprises 12 ECTS with a maximum study period of 6 months. Course dates are mostly on Friday/Saturday, the dates are published in the "Curriculum" section of this website.
Scope: 12 days of on-campus lecture + self-studying + CAS Thesis
Course language: English
Module I | Sustainable Real Estate | Prof. Dr. Pascal Gantenbein Alexandros Gratsias (J. Safra Sarasin) |
Module II | Emissions and Energy | Prof. Dr. Pascal Gantenbein / Dr. Jörg Schläpfer, François-Xavier Favre & Marc Yehya (Wüest Partner) / Barbara Pataki (Durable) |
Module III | Sustainability and Economic Viability | Dr. Jörg Schläpfer / Rüdiger Hornung (Wüest Partner) Dr. Stefan Barp (AFC AG) |
Module IV | Real Estate Market | Prof. Dr. Pascal Gantenbein / Prof. Dr. Christian Kleiber / Dr. Jörg Schläpfer (Wüest Partner) |
Module V | Real Estate Investment | Prof. Dr. Pascal Gantenbein Dr. Beat Spirig |
Module VI | Sustainability Strategies | Prof. Dr. Pascal Gantenbein / Team Wüest Partner Michael Böniger & Daniela Jorio (UBS) / Agnes Neher (Baloise) / Fredy Hasenmaile (Raiffeisen) |
Module VII | Establishing Sustainability with Policy? | Prof. Dr. Aya Kachi Dr. Miriam Lüdi (Resilientsy) |
Module VIII | The Society and the Economy | Dr. Jörg Schläpfer (Wüest Partner) Dr. Dorothea Baur (Baur Consulting) Regula Küng (Basel Stadt) |
Module IX | Societal Attitudes toward Sustainable Real Estate | Prof. Dr. Aya Kachi |
Module X | Knowledge Transfer | Dr. Beat Spirig |
| Knowledge Tranfer - CAS Thesis |
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| Knowledge Transfer - Presentations | Prof. Dr. Pascal Gantenbein / Dr. Jörg Schläpfer (Wüest Partner) |
Curriculum and speakers may be subject to changes
Highly qualified lecturers from academia as well as from the industry stand for the quality of the program. The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Sustainable Real Estate is offered by the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics of the University of Basel in cooperation with Wüest Partner AG (WP), one of the leading real estate service providers in Switzerland. The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics at the University of Basel is the sponsor of the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Sustainable Real Estate. The program is run by Professor Pascal Gantenbein. As a practice partner, Wüest Partner AG is involved in the development and implementation of some of the teaching modules. In addition, participants are granted free access to data, publications and applications for the duration of the course.
The "CAS in Sustainable Real Estate" course is aimed at an ambitious and international clientele who wants to build up and hone their skills in the field of sustainable real estate investment and development. Participants have either gained experience in the real estate sector, e.g., in real estate investment, construction, finance or administration, or they would like to develop their skills in this area. They are looking for a part-time continuing education program that combines a high academic level with professional practice. Students have 3 to 5 years of successful professional experience and an academic degree.
The following requirements must be met for admission to the program:
- a completed degree (Bachelor's or Master's) from a university recognized by the University of Basel
- 3 to 5 years of successful professional experience in the real estate sector
- Written and spoken English (recommended level B2/C1)
In justified exceptional cases, candidates who can provide evidence of an adequate professional background and corresponding professional qualifications may be admitted to the program. (In all other respects, the provisions of § 2 of the regulations for continuing education studies apply.)
Location
The modules will take place at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Peter Merian-Weg 6, 4002 Basel and at Wüest Partner AG, Bleicherweg 5, 8001 Zurich.
Fees and payment
The total tuition fee for the "CAS Sustainable Real Estate" program is CHF 9,500. The tuition fee includes fees for examinations, teaching and learning materials, but does not include costs for special services such as travel or accommodation. Once admission to the course has been confirmed, the entire tuition fee is due. The tuition fee can be paid in three partial payments.
Attendance: Participation in the courses of the degree program is compulsory; in the event of more than 20% absence of the total time required, a corresponding substitute course must be completed in consultation with the program management.
The payment is due as follows:
- CHF 2,500 4 weeks after confirmed admission to the degree program
- CHF 4,000 1 month before the start of the degree program
- CHF 3,000 3 months after the start of the degree program
In the event of withdrawal from the contract 20 days before the start of the course, 30% of the tuition fee remains due. In the event of withdrawal in the first 30 days after the start of the course, 70% of the tuition fee remains due. In the event of a later withdrawal, the entire tuition fee is due.
Cancellation or course insurance is recommended; this is the responsibility of the student. (For tuition fees, see § 10 of the regulations for the continuing education program. In all other respects, the provisions of § 10 of the Regulations for Continuing Education Studies apply.)
The program committee reserves the right to make changes to the content.
Conditions of Participations
Registrations will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of participants is limited. After receipt of the registration, the registration confirmation will be sent by post. If participation is not possible, the participant will be contacted by phone or e-mail. Cancellations up to eight weeks before the start of the course are possible without incurring any costs. In addition, the terms and conditions of the University of Basel apply.
Prof. Dr. Pascal Gantenbein
Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Basel
Fredy Hasenmaile | Chief Economist Raiffeisen Switzerland, Vice President Real Estate Investment Data Association
Dr. Jörg Schläpfer | Head of Macroeconomics, Wüest Partner, Zurich
Barbara Pataki | Manager, Studio Durable, Zurich
Prof. Dr. Christian Kleiber | Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Basel
Marc Yehya | Senior Consultant Sustainability, Wüest Partner, Paris
Michael Böniger | Head Business Management & Operations, Real Estate Germany, Austria, Switzerland (RE-DACH), UBS Asset Management
Dr. Dorothea Baur
Independent consultant, lecturer on ethics, responsibility and sustainability
Rüdiger Hornung | Managing Director, Head Munich Office, Partner, Wüest Partner
Prof. Dr. Aya Kachi | Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Basel
Beat Spirig | Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Basel
Regula Küng | Head of the Housing Development Unit, Cantonal and Urban Development Basel-Stadt
Dr. iur. Miriam Lüdi | COO at Resilientsy
Dr. Stefan Barp | Member of the Executive Board, Head of Energy and Sustainability, AFC AG
Alexandros Gratsias | Head of Sustainable Real Estate Investments, Bank J. Safra Sarasin
François-Xavier Favre | Director Wüest Partner, Geneva
Dr. Agnes Neher | Head Responsible Investment, Baloise Asset Management
Richard Wandfluh | Attorney-at-Law, Senior Consultant Corporate Law and M&A, Ernst & Young AG
Benno Suter | Managing Partner, Indirect Tax Services Switzerland, Ernst & Young AG
Prof. Dr. Pascal Gantenbein
Faculty of Business and Economics / WWZ
Financial Management
Professor | Dean of Studies
WWZ / Faculty of Business and Economics
Financial Management
Peter Merian-Weg 6
4002 Basel
Schweiz
Jasmin Allenbach
Faculty of Business and Economics / WWZ
Study Administration
WWZ / Faculty of Business and Economics
Peter Merian-Weg 6
4002 Basel
Schweiz
Tel.: +41 61 207 32 36
Mail: cas-sre@clutterunibas.ch