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"Well-structured and organized Master, enriched by highly specialized and professional instructors from both academic and business backgrounds. The training course offers a comprehensive view and experience of all phases of the real estate investment process by masterfully combining and integrating theoretical sessions with practical ones: the formula -which includes practical exercises from the start as well as the division into study groups, which at the end of the course will be called upon to simulate the entire management cycle of a portfolio, - is the basis of the program's success. Another key ingredient for the success of this Master's program is the corporate spirit evident throughout the training days and at the various team-building events organized. A real kudos to the minds behind this project and to the corporate setting that provided all the necessary resources to make it happen. Admiration and recognition to the fellow students, coaches, finance managers and all the corporate figures involved in different ways but, in particular, to Stefano - known as "the market" - who, with a true spirit of self-sacrifice, used everything he had at his disposal to make this an unforgettable experience both from a professional and a human point of view."

"Dear Dr. Deleo,
Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to participate in the SFRE Master's program, it was a very highly specialized experience; it was definitely a challenging course, which provided 360-degree training on the main economic-financial tools and basic principles needed to make, manage and enhance real estate investments. The course provided a comprehensive overview of sustainability in the value creation process in real estate investments, emphasizing ESG criteria. The added value of the Master's course was in combining theory with practical sessions and tests to verify the skills acquired; this allowed theory to be put into practice and memorized. You, with your professionalism, passion and dedication to your work, were able to transfer to us participants the team spirit as a time for discussion and exchange of professionalism."

"My experience in the Master's program was truly unique. It had the ability to combine theory with practice, touching on topics that cover all aspects related to the evaluation of a project. As for me, I learned a lot of important notions, and to understand, as a person who is normally an investor, how an SGR thinks is a great added value. I thank everyone for the great experience from which I learned beyond all expectations. Thank you"

"I thank President #Arturo_Nattino, Dario Valentino, Domenico Bilotta for believing in this project, Stefano Deleo, the heart, soul and mind of the Master's program for creating and directing it with true passion. I am convinced that this truly effective training product will be able to provide greater and greater satisfaction every year".

"In addition to having been a high-level all-around educational experience and having met valuable professionals (internal and external), I understood firsthand how an SGR operates in Italy. The feeling was that of having done an internship in your company, given the involvement and participation of numerous employees from your divisions. The strengths of the master's program were the effective combination of financial and technical topics with theoretical and practical sessions. The business game and the division into work teams allowed me to contextualize the theory and apply it as if it were a work project. The business game consisted of buying, managing and disposing of a real estate portfolio, dealing with unforeseen events and the market. In addition, the limited number of participants allowed us to maximize learning. Kudos for the quality and attention to every detail: we received all the passion, enthusiasm and your commitment in building the master's program".

"The Real Estate Strategic Finance Master's program does not suffer from its youth. Or rather, in an absolutely fresh and dynamic context created by and for young professionals, one can feel the fluidity typical of a course that has been tried and tested for years despite the fact that it is only in its second edition. The program, absolutely comprehensive for practitioners, curated in all its in-depth areas and timed to the minute, is carried by lecturers of unquestionable quality and experience from various backgrounds in a way that both consolidates knowledge already acquired and teaches content from scratch: the continuous alternation of theory and practice prevents moments of boredom or difficulty in following the steps and, at least in my case, always kept interest high in a non-imposing way. A perfect executive format to complement work and personal commitments perhaps all too briefly."

"A perfect mix of expertise, passion, comprehensive organization, hospitality, challenging tests and all the most useful elements for an executive career. It is difficult to encapsulate in a few words what it was and what it meant to participate in every single day of the SFRE Master's program. A perfect machine that, in a tight timeframe, confirmed for me how challenging this industry of ours is, full of variables but also of foundational concepts that we must always keep in mind. A top-notch faculty, practical tests relevant to real cases to be immediately able to finalize the theoretical lessons, all seasoned with combined moments of team building. I feel privileged to have taken part in all this".

"An excellent educational experience based on an excellent organization. The Master's program traverses the entire "real estate industry production cycle" through the input of professionals representing all the different players in the industry. Investing is a welcoming and stimulating environment. The Master has a broad "practical" connotation that implies an immediate and direct absorption of the proposed Know-how. The division of participants into teams simulates the relational dynamics of an organization, becoming a moment of discussion and exchange with other participants. Each team is supported by a "Coach" and a "Finance Manager" whose contribution actually represents an additional training moment albeit channeled into the practical exercises. The final Business game was an enjoyable experience despite the complexity proposed that was certainly an educational challenge won by those who designed and implemented it."

"The SFRE Master's program was a great opportunity to consolidate my current knowledge and acquire new knowledge. Thanks to the lectures given by industry professionals and the different discussion opportunities with other Master's participants from different business and practical backgrounds, I had the chance to observe the various topics covered from different perspectives. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn more about the strategic issues of the Real Estate industry and grow professionally in a positive and professional atmosphere. I want to reiterate my congratulations to the entire organization and direction of the Master's program. I am glad to have participated.
Thanks to Stefano, the Academy and all the Master's teachers/coaches for the opportunity."

"I would like to express my gratitude to the organization, professors and all the speakers who contributed to the realization of this extraordinary course. Special thanks go to all the fellow students with whom it has been a real pleasure to share these months".

"The SFRE Master's program was an excellent opportunity to grow and consolidate my ten years of experience in the Real Estate sector. The executive course allowed me to integrate and expand my training and knowledge, addressing operational and concrete issues that are normally carried out by other business functions. A unique experience made possible thanks to the expertise and passion of those who organized and coordinated the course. The final Business Game was a very complex and exciting moment of comparison, in which it was possible to concretely "simulate" everything learned during the course."

"Now that we have come to the end of this course, I can firmly say that the experience I had during this Master's program was highly educational and allowed me to engage with qualified colleagues and professionals, increasing my knowledge and confirming my profound interest in the world of real estate. It was an opportunity for professional and human growth. I learned to use new strategic tools such as the Business Plan, which until now, working in an SGR in the role of project manager, I saw but could not grasp its potential. I take this opportunity to first of all thank my company Investire SGR, for organizing this Master's program and giving me the opportunity to participate; I also thank my work team "London," with whom I established a really collaborative and professional relationship, with the help of our coach Chiara Torelli and our Finance manager Sofia Lima, two Women with whom it was really a pleasure to work and who were the strength of this team."

"Highly professional is the descriptor that comes to mind to define the experience gained in the Master's program. I highly recommend it to those who want to undertake training in Real Estate or who want to deepen certain aspects of it. The added value compared to other Masters can definitely be summarized as follows: each topic is covered by a different professional, enriching the Master with their many years of experience brought to the field; the incidence of practical sessions is 50%, giving the Master a "learning by doing" approach; the final business game makes you experience (even if only for a few weeks) the real feeling of working at an SGR, and therefore creating relationships and working in a team (I had the immense pride of being part of the winning one the 2022 edition)."

"The Master's program is professionally and expertly organized. It allows, even those not in the industry, to immerse themselves with the completeness of information in managing a real estate fund, perfectly understanding its managerial, economic and technical logic."

"While thanking you again for giving me the opportunity to participate in the SFRE Master's program, I again extend my congratulations to the entire Investire SGR team, especially Dr Stefano Deleo for his passion and attention to the success of this Master's program.

"The Master's program gave me insight into mechanisms that I, from the business side, knew only the results of. Besides having sincerely enjoyed it, it was very educational and I am sure it will be very useful to me in my professional career. I was very impressed with the passion with which it was organized and run, condensing so many topics in such a short time without it being overwhelming really made it a unique experience. I really thank you for including me in this beautiful experience and I hope to see it continue because it is really worth it.”

"An intense course of personal and professional growth and a valuable opportunity for discussion and sharing, thanks in part to the great professionalism and helpfulness of faculty and tutors. An experience that I would undoubtedly recommend to my colleagues. Thank you for everything!"

"Simply a UNIQUE experience: unique in the organization, unique in the teaching materials, unique in the teaching method, unique in the atmosphere created from day one, in the classroom, in the team and especially in the final business game! Though challenging, it is an experience that must be lived firsthand to truly understand it".

"The Master's program is very well structured, with the right proportion between theoretical and practical parts. Perfect organization. Besides delving into the topics around the Business Plan, it gives you a clear sense of how many layers are involved in achieving the result. After this Master's course, flipping through a Fund presentation, there won't be any numbers I won't read. My Working Team's slogan for the final project was: "Feasibility applied to ambition." I think the same slogan can be used for the whole Master's program!"

"It was a very useful experience that we are now recommending to all colleagues. During our course, we have from time to time had the concrete sense that we have grown a little piece, and the professional growth we achieved at the end of the course in just two months was nothing short of incredible. I assure you that all of us students recognize the commitment and sacrifices you and your people made. We are truly grateful. Till next time!"

"These two intense and highly informative months greatly enriched my knowledge of Real Estate. The Master delves into every aspect, phase, process, and actors involved, giving a complete overview of the real estate investment process. Through a good mix of theoretical and practical sessions that allow you to put the knowledge gained to the test, there is always a high level of interest and concentration. I give my thanks and compliments to the whole team of Investire SGR that, from the first lesson, made us feel like part of a big family. Finally, my highest praise goes to Stefano who, with professionalism, passion and dedication, tried to convey in each of us the spirit with which to embark on this path. Thank you again for the opportunity you gave me to participate in the Master's program and the beautiful memory you left behind."

"The work done over the past few months has been intense and highly educational. Thanks to the high level of expertise and professionalism you have put at our disposal, it has been possible to acquire cross-cutting knowledge about the management of real estate assets and the financial - and other - techniques necessary to fully understand the processes involved. Having done the course with colleagues from other backgrounds with which our SGR interacts has also made it possible to strengthen interrelationships and to share common issues, allowing each of us to lift our gaze to a broader view. I advise all my colleagues to join training initiatives of this kind and I thank you for the process."

"A distinctive feature of the Master's program was the focus on practical skills development. The initial practical sessions tested us after each theoretical session and were the "red carpet" toward the final Business Game in which we simulated the knowledge we acquired in real-world settings. The network of contacts created by the Master's program is another strength. Meetings with industry professionals have allowed us to obtain a broader view of the dynamics of the real estate market, while acquaintance with colleagues operating in other realities has provided a way to expand our circle of personal and professional contacts. Finally, I would like to emphasize the commitment of the faculty, coaches, and finance managers to our success. In summary, the Master of Strategic Finance Real Estate represents a wonderful chapter in my academic and professional journey, and for that I deeply thank Investire SGR and Banca Finnat for giving me this opportunity. An additional thanks to my team colleagues; great professionals and beautiful people with whom I shared the victory of this year's edition".

"The Master's course is very well organized and comprehensive in content, addressing all aspects of real estate management and especially real estate investment. The Master was a further confirmation of the professionalism, specialization and competence of the colleagues who took part as Speakers, Coaches and Finance Managers. The contributions of external lecturers, also recognized professionals, were very well-dosed, fully complementing the course and content of the internal speakers. A high-level training course, well-constructed in all its phases. The climate created in the team and that with the other participants was a further incentive to give maximum effort. It was rewarding and exciting for me to participate in the Business Game challenges".

"It was a very formative experience both from a human and professional point of view, and above all I also had a lot of fun. I have to say that you can really feel the organizational work behind it. I greatly appreciated the competence and helpfulness of all the coaches who, even though they were busy with their daily work, were always available when faced with my requests, and even supported and spurred us on if necessary. Finally, I noticed that the caliber of the participants was high, so it was a source of growth for me to compare myself with them".

"A rich and comprehensive experience, from a professional and human point of view. The program structure revealed itself to be a perfect balance of theory and practice. The lecturers, experts in Real Estate, gave a practical approach to the lessons, making the concepts extremely clear and easy to grasp. Of particular importance were the highly collaborative group projects and the realistic simulations that allowed us to put our newfound skills to use. In conclusion, participation in the Master's program was an extraordinary experience of professional development and growth aimed at continuous improvement. For these reasons, I would recommend it to anyone seeking a comprehensive education in Real Estate."