Real Estate Investment
- Level(s) of Study: Professional / Short course
- Course Fee:
£995
- Start Date(s): 31 January 2024
- Duration: Wednesday afternoons, term-time only (typically 2 - 5 pm), 31 January - 15 May 2024
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
On this course, you'll examine the strategic management of real estate as an investment asset, and the operation and performance of investment markets.
Throughout the course, real estate will be considered in the wider context of other investment assets and the operation of financial markets.
You'll examine the characteristic of both commercial and residential real estate investment and evaluate the development of investment theories.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- analyse the characteristics of the real estate investment markets
- compare the characteristics of real estate and other investment assets
- explain and analyse investment behaviour
- evaluate fund management strategies and the management of portfolios.
A CPD certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
Successful completion can also contribute 15 credits towards a postgraduate award.
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 2813
What you’ll study
This course will include:
- investment fundamentals and the character of investments
- investor requirements
- the nature and composition of real estate markets
- market efficiency
- fund management strategies
- capital flows
- international investment and globalisation
- indirect real estate investment
- traditional finance theory and the asset allocation decision
- the psychology of investors.
How you’re taught
Teaching and learning will take place using a flexible programme of lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials.
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
Level: Professional/postgraduate
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Professional/postgraduate
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £995.
Payment is due before the course starts.
The fee for this course is £995.
Payment is due before the course starts.
How to apply
Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.
You should then email your form to be considered by the academic team.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.
You should then email your form to be considered by the academic team.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.