Real Estate (MSc)

Institution University of Glasgow
Method At the institution
Location Glasgow
Type Masters
Course fee By request

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Real Estate (MSc)

Academic title Real Estate (MSc)
Course description MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time, up to 60 months on modular basis

This programme will deliver a highly regarded professional education in real estate. It has been developed in close consultation with the relevant professional, policy and business communities and is intended to provide an intensive fast-track entry to a professional career for well-motivated, high-quality postgraduate students. The programme is professionally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Content

The programme is divided into three equal parts, with the second part further subdivided.

Part 1: Understanding cities, markets, institutions and governance

    * Changing cities and neighbourhoods
    * Contemporary government and governance (real estate and planning)
    * Development economics and real estate appraisal.

Part 2a: Becoming a reflective and effective practitioner

    * Professional practice and ethics
    * Strategic management and decision-making.

Part 2b: Making a practical difference

Required courses

    * Real estate markets
    * Advanced real estate valuation and approval.

Plus 20 credits of optional courses taken from the following list:

    * Strategic real estate management (10 credits)
    * Real estate finance and investment (10 credits)
    * International real estate markets (10 credits)
    * Real estate development (10 credits)
    * Housing market analysis (20 credits) OR Sustainable housing development (20 credits)
    * Other approved courses offered by the Departments of Accounting & Finance, Management, Economics or Urban Studies.

Part 3: Research skills and experience

    * Dissertation or major project in real estate or planning (with research methods).