MSc Real Estate

• Applied Research Project

On completion of the module the learner, operating independently and applying their knowledge and skills, should be able to:

• Create a considered, topical, applied research project.
• Evaluate complex ideas and analysis in their area of study.
• Formulate a complex argument within a theoretical and practical framework.
• Demonstrate self-direction, confidence, resilience, ambition, and creativity in carrying out independent and evidence informed study in an area of the built environment.
• Communicate research findings through writing clear, comprehensible narrative in accordance with academic conventions.

• Asset Management of Real Estate

On completion of the module the learner, operating independently and applying their knowledge and skills, should be able to:

• Evaluate effective property management strategies.
• Critically appraise the efficacy of various asset management strategies in optimising returns and maintaining value.
• Reflect on the impact of legislation, regulation and ESG goals on property and asset management.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the importance of professionalism and ethical conduct to the real estate profession.

• Built Environment Economics and Finance

On completion of the module, the learner, operating independently and applying their knowledge and skills, should be able to:

• analyse the impact of global markets and government economic policies on the Built Environment sector.
• appraise how business planning activities contribute to the achievement of corporate objectives.
• evaluate management and company accounts, including profit and loss statements, cash flow statements and balance sheets to determine the financial health of a company.
• analyse big data and make decisions to achieve positive outcomes.
• effectively communicate solutions at levels of detail appropriate to your audience.

• Commercial Real Estate Practice

On completion of the module the learner, operating independently and applying their knowledge and skills, should be able to:

• Critically appraise property as an investment class.
• Analyse and justify investment decisions using appropriate data.
• Evaluate finance models relative to real estate investment and justify their application in different situations.
• Scrutinise real estate investment decisions in relation to environmental, social and governance values.

• Planning and Development

On completion of the module, the learner, operating independently and applying their knowledge and skills, should be able to:

• Demonstrate critical understanding of planning processes and policy in relation to commercial real estate development.
• Evaluate the real estate development process.
• Critically appraise the feasibility of a range of development types and the influence of project specific and contextual issues on the feasibility, cost and value.
• Formulate proposals in response to environmental, social, and ethical objectives, and corporate governance.

• Real Estate Valuation

On completion of the module the learner, operating independently and applying their knowledge and skills, should be able to:

• Critically appraise and propose suitable methods of commercial valuation practice to a variety of scenarios.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the application of commercial real estate valuation methodologies.
• Interpret the relevant professional standards and legislation and apply to commercial valuation practice.
• Critically appraise the influence of sustainability on commercial real estate valuations.

• Sustainable Built Environments

• articulate the key drivers behind the need to move towards a Sustainable Built Environment
• propose responses that can be made, at different scales, to move towards a sustainable Built Environment.
• evaluate the instruments through which Sustainable Built Environments are promoted and measured around the globe, including accreditation schemes and legislation.
• appraise the contributions the Built Environment professionals and Professional Bodies make towards Sustainable Built Environments.
• formulate responses based on evidence from research and practice.