MSC Real Estate Management & Development

Course details

OVERVIEW

The real estate market encompasses a diverse range of residential, commercial and industrial land and property. Real estate professionals advise on a broad range of areas needed by occupiers, developers and investors. This programme provides students with the foundation knowledge and skills needed by future property professionals.

Property surveying is a diverse and exciting career choice that can give you the opportunity to travel the world and meet a wide range of people. Surveyors and real estate practitioners essentially measure, value, protect and enhance land and property assets.

The Real Estate Management and Development postgraduate degree is designed to provide students with the essential learning components of economics, valuation, construction, investment, law, planning, management and development. It will build understanding of the complex interactions and dynamics of the property market, including a sound knowledge of valuation and appraisal techniques. Students will also gain an appreciation of the processes taking place within property transactions, development projects and investment funding.


PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

• Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation 1
• Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation 2
• Real Estate Investment Analysis
• Construction Technology
• Urban Economy and Property Markets
• Spatial Planning
• Real Estate Management and Sustainability
• Real Estate Development
• Research Dissertation

Entry Requirements: 

• A relevant degree with either first or second class honours from any recognized University.
• Other equivalent qualification and relevant industries experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Mature and experienced adults working in relevant industries may also be considered on inpidual merits.
• All applications are subjected to approval by Heriot-Watt ;

Updated on 23 March, 2021