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Introduction to CBS Real Estate Academy 2025

CBS Real Estate Academy is a four-week training program aimed at equipping selected, ambitious students with foundational skills in real estate investment and management. Through a series of hands-on workshops and practical exercises, participants will engage directly with industry experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of the real estate sector and investment transactions. The program culminates in a final case exercise based on a recent case from one of our partners, allowing students to apply their learning in a real-world context, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry practice.

What?

The Academy offers a unique opportunity to understand the full lifecycle of a real estate transaction – from underwriting and due diligence to asset management and deal-making.

In collaboration with industry experts, this intensive 4-week program culminates in a case competition centered on a real transaction from our case partner, providing hands-on experience to prepare you for the next step in your career.

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When?

The Real Estate Academy will be held in February with a final case at the end of February.

Who?

Students enrolled in higher educational programs from any educational institution are welcome. Previous real estate experience is not a requirement.

The Final

The CBS Real Estate Academy concludes with a final event held at a premier location, where students apply their acquired skills in a real-world case presentation. This event also offers a unique networking opportunity, inviting all CBS Real Estate Club partners to join and connect with top student talent and partners alike.

Meet the Academy workshop partners

Kristian Axel Stokholm

Associate Partner, Senior Director, Capital Markets

Mads-Emil Granzow

Investment Manager

Nicolai Sehestedt Dalsgaard

Partner, CIO

Acquisitions & underwriting

We kick off the Academy with an overview of the Academy and an introduction to the fundamentals of real estate as an asset class. With Colliers and Rubik, a two-fold presentation on valuation methods and financial models will be the primary focus of this workshop.

Toke Clausen

Partner, Head of Commercial

Thomas Riise-Jakobsen

Partner, Head of Denmark

Peter Gill

Partner, Head of CapMan Real Estate Denmark

Mads Diderichsen

Investment Manager

Value creation

This workshop will dive into the investing strategies in Real Estate with a particular focus on value creation. 


With CapMan and NREP, a two-fold presentation on how to think about asset improvements and incorporate these in financial models will be the primary focus of this workshop.

Anders Hermansen

Attorney-at-Law, Partner

Nils Svendsen

Attorney-at-Law, Manager

Mark Howell

Business Development Director

Christian Støtt Hansen

Partner, Head of PwC Denmark Deals Real Estate

Due diligence

We now enter the due diligence process to identify key findings and mitigate risks.


Led by Plesner, NIRAS, and PwC, this workshop explores legal, technical, and financial findings’ impact on deals and outcomes.

Lars Thylander

Founding Partner

Christian Pind Schmidt

Investment Manager

Deal making

Theory meets practice as an inspiring deal making session concludes the series of workshops in style.


Hosted by Thylander, a leading private equity real estate firm, the workshop explores real-life case studies and summarizes CBS Real Estate Academy 2025.

The Final

The CBS Real Estate Academy concludes in a prestigious final event held at a premier location. Here, students put their acquired skills to the test by presenting a real-world case solution in teams of four, bringing together diverse educational backgrounds and experiences.

This event is a standout opportunity for students to showcase their talent and make an impression on industry partners. It also serves as an exclusive networking platform, welcoming all +20 CBS Real Estate Club partners to connect with top student talent and fellow industry leaders.

Workshop objectives

Apply now to become part of the academy

The Real Estate Academy offers a unique opportunity for 50 motivated students to dive into the world of real estate. Selection will be based on motivational applications, opening in November.

Participants will work in teams of four with teams constructed based on educational background and level of education. If you have a preferred partner, you may apply with a ‘best buddy’ to enhance your experience!

Have any questions? Reach out to the academy at kontakt@cbsrec.dk

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