Professional profile
There is a need for new professionals who are able to manage the entire life cycle of a building.
The course intends to train a professional figure in the construction sector, updated with respect to innovations, capable of interpreting the issues of environmental, economic and social sustainability in the context of building management, capable of operating at the level of building components, of buildings, real estate and infrastructure, city and territory.
Main fields
Conservation, enhancement and transformation of the built environment are new opportunities in the AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operation) sector.
The graduates in Management of Built Environment can find employment in many fields:
Real estate companies
Banks, foundations, insurances and, in general, companies owning large building stocks
Companies and public institutions managing building stocks with different uses (dwellings, production facilities, offices, etc.)
Facility management companies
Financial companies, investment banks, consultants about project financing
Real estate funds management companies
Real estate consulting companies
Architecture and engineering firms
Testimonials
Claudio Martani
Senior Researcher at the Chair of Sustainable Engineering for Architecture (ETH Zurich)
"The value of the interdisciplinary education provided by the degree programme in Management of Built Environment - grounded in solid foundations in technology, sustainability, management techniques, and financial aspects - has equipped me with essential tools to understand the complexity of the construction sector. This integrated approach provides a broad perspective on the contemporary challenges of the construction industry, where innovation is built on technological, process-related, and management dimensions. Thanks to this structure, the degree programme in Management of Built Environment has provided me with the preparation needed to pursue research activities in the building sector, both at the national and international levels."
Gloria Orlandini
Construction Manager per un General Contractor che si chiama Factory D&B Italy
"I discovered this Master’s degree almost by chance during my Erasmus year, while in my second year of Architecture, thanks to a fellow student who was planning to enroll. After looking into it, I immediately saw it as a great opportunity: the world of architecture has changed, and to secure a solid professional standing, it is essential to acquire versatile skills closer to engineering. I chose that path and today I am infinitely grateful for it, as it has opened so many doors for me. I am now a licensed building engineer; after working as a Project Manager for a major consulting firm like CBRE within the retail sector, I now focus on Construction Management for a General Contractor in the office sector. This Master’s degree provided the solid foundation that allows me to navigate any environment with confidence, seamlessly blending technical expertise with managerial skills."
Michele Laurante
PhD Student - Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
"The Master’s degree in Management of Built Environment allowed me to develop an integrated perspective on the technical, economic, and managerial aspects of the construction sector. During the program, I deepened my knowledge of topics related to innovation, sustainability, and process management across the building life cycle. The program also enabled me to connect research with industrial application through collaborations with companies and research projects. Today, I am pursuing an industrial PhD, where I directly apply the skills and knowledge acquired during my studies in real-world contexts."
Simone Cianci
Senior Associate - Asset Management
"The degree program in Management of Built Environment represents a distinctive offering within the academic landscape, particularly for students seeking a cross-disciplinary education across different fields in the real estate sector. Its value lies in the multidisciplinary nature of the curriculum, which enables students to develop skills applicable in a wide range of contexts, from technical aspects of the built environment to economic and financial management. This is also reflected in the diverse academic backgrounds of those who can access the program, ranging from architects to civil and management engineers.
In my current role, I supervise and coordinate a range of activities related to real estate assets. The degree program enabled me to develop the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage both technical and economic activities. This integrated perspective allows me to approach both operational and strategic aspects with greater awareness, in a field where these two dimensions are closely interconnected."
Virginia Capirone
Alumna
"The Master’s degree in Management of the Built Environment provided me with a comprehensive, 360-degree view of the construction value chain, from the evaluation and strategic definition of value enhancement for a property to its development or transformation. The program integrated the technical skills acquired during my Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Design with managerial foundations in the real estate sector, enabling me to understand market dynamics and become part of the organizations driving urban transformation."
Fulvio Russo
ESG Expert, Banca Sella S.p.A., Milano
"The Master degree in Management of Built Environment allowed me to develop a shared language between the technical and the strategic world. At a time when real estate assets are at the heart of the energy transition and ESG policies, knowing how to read a building not just as a physical space but as an asset with risks, costs and long-term impacts is a valuable skill across many contexts. The MBE programme trained me precisely in this direction, with methodological rigour and a systemic perspective that I applied as a facility manager, and that I still use every day in my work on ESG and built environment sustainability."