Department of Real Estate

Introduction

The Bachelor of Real Estate is a four-year degree program conducted by the Department of Real Estate at this university. The program is suitable for those wishing to pursue further academic study in the real estate and housing field, and for those intending to pursue professional careers in the local authorities, real estate and housing associations, private and voluntary sector organizations or government agencies. It provides a stimulating educational experience for people wishing to develop real estate and housing expertise as a basis for working in policy and research or other areas of related professional activity. The program aims to engage students with the complexities of real estate and housing problems and provide them with the range of skills required to become reflective and responsive practitioners.
The program is spread over 04 (Four) Academic Years (Levels) and 12 (Twelve) Semesters. It consists of 128 (One Hundred and Twenty Eight) credits and 41 (Forty One) courses in total.
Students after completing this program will have:

An understanding of the role of real estate in the economic system.
An understanding of the role of the licensed real estate broker and sales person in the real estate transaction.
An ability to understand architectural design, civil engineering issues, urban planning and environmental issues.
An understanding of the various laws impacting real estate transactions.
The ability to calculate and explain sales and lease financing transactions in real estate.
The ability to engage in professional practices of real estate valuation.
The ability to devise and implement real estate property management and marketing plan.