Overview

The activities of real estate professionals are fundamental to our economic and social development and impact the lives of countless individuals. They contribute to the wellbeing of society through the development of places to live, work and play in, while also fostering enterprise and economic competitiveness through the creation of spaces to produce goods and services in. Through the provision of financial analysis and investment advice on the worlds largest asset class they contribute to wealth creation. Because of the potential impact of real estate on the environment they increasingly are at the forefront of debates and action on climate change and sustainability.

The principal aim of the Flexible MSc Real Estate Investment and Finance Programme is to produce an advanced learning platform for working professionals who are currently working in the real estate sector and wish to enhance their career or those who are currently working in other business sectors and wish to switch to or specialize in the commercial real estate and real estate investment & finance sector.

The programme aims to be globally relevant combining academic rigor – teaching underpinned by research – with ‘real world practical application and insight. The programme structure embeds a range of activities focused on the students' personal and professional development.

The programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) which allows graduates from the programme to progress to membership of the institution following two years of relevant professional experience and the completion of an assessment of professional competence (APC).

The teaching for all flexible programs is based on a part-time block release basis. Each module is intensively delivered over four days, usually Monday to Thursday. Students can complete all the modules between 2 to 6 years.