Property Development and Planning PgDip / MSc / Top-up to MSc
Course
In London
Description
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Location
London
Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) this postgraduate course is for non-surveying graduates intending to work in property development and related fields.
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Subjects
- Construction Training
- Construction
- Project
- Real Estate
- IT Law
- Law
- Finance
- International
- Project Finance
- Economics
- Perspective
- IT
- Property Development
- Planning
- Property
- IT Development
Course programme
Modules
Modules are assessed by combination of course work, project work and examinations.
- Institutional and legal context for property
This module focuses on introducing students to the various areas of law and issues of professional practice used and applied in the construction and property industries. - Construction and planning
A module to provide a broad and critical perspective on planning and construction, as well as an understanding of the context within which planning and construction decisions are made and implemented. - Valuations
This module is intended to allow the theoretical knowledge gained in a series of lectures and workshops to be applied in practice. The module will consider the fundamental principles of valuation, valuation formula and discounted cash flows. It will examine the methods used in the valuation of office, retail, industrial and residential properties. The module will also introduce the process of development and redevelopment of property. - Applied valuations and the management of property interests
This module gives a practical insight into managing property. The roles and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants are considered in property management. Financial calculations that inform property management decisions are also considered. - Economics for property professionals
This module provides an introduction into a set of theoretical and practical principles that enable property professionals to develop, manage and grow successful businesses. - Property development process
This module provides a broad and critical perspective on property development and an understanding of the context within which property development decisions are made and implemented. - Project finance
This module provides the necessary skills and knowledge for project funding, project evaluation and management in the property industry. - Planning law and practice
This module examines the history of planning and the evolution of the theories, ideas and practices that have underpinned its attempts to intervene in the natural and built environment. - Dissertation
The module provides the opportunity for students to undertake an independent piece of research, investigating in depth a subject, in which, they have a particular interest and of their own selection. Each student will submit a dissertation of between 15,000- 20,000 words. The module includes teaching of research methods.
Please be aware that option selection is subject to availability.
- Behavioural finance
The module develops a comprehensive understanding of the decision-making process in any real estate decision and it transition mechanism to market prices. - Building control
The module focuses upon the control and enforcement of the Building Regulations and associated legislation, along with supporting technical documents and alternative solutions, to meet specific regulative requirements as they apply to various building schemes. - Building information modelling and collaborative working
A module to provide a general understanding of the role that BIM can play throughout the design, construction and operation of building assets. It looks to identify and develop the necessary managerial, technical and interpersonal skills required to deliver better value through a collaborative BIM approach. - Health and safety management in construction
This module focuses on the management of safety on site – a process that can be applied to a wide range of work settings and project types. - History of architecture and construction
This module examines the inter-relationship between building design and production as it occurred throughout historical time. Particular attention will be paid to those periods in history when major transformations occurred in architectural style and the building process. Other historical themes will also be pursued. - International real estate and construction
This module introduces students to the international context of real estate markets, construction industry and project development. It specifically focuses on the activity of international real estate investors and large construction companies. The module also provides students a comparative perspective on real estate markets and construction process. - Legal resolution of property and construction disputes
This module focuses on the range of dispute resolution techniques used by construction and property professionals to resolve and manage disputes in the construction and property industries.
Property Development and Planning PgDip / MSc / Top-up to MSc