MSc

MSc Real Estate

kwakuhyiaman — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:06:39 +0000

MSc Real Estate kwakuhyiaman Fri, 07/21/2023 - 10:06

Overview

Aim of Programme

The programme aims to equip students with contemporary and relevant knowledge and techniques to enable them understand the workings of real estate markets.

Objectives

Specifically, the programme seeks to achieve the following objectives;

Enable students to understand the unique nature of real estate markets and its role in the urban economy.
Expose students to the techniques and tools of real estate investment analysis, valuation, financing and development.
Equip students to conceive, plan, evaluate and execute development projects.
Assist students to employ modern technology and tools in addressing real estate problems and challenges.
Prepare students to integrate knowledge from economics, finance, management and law in dealing business issues in real estate and to empower them to become entrepreneurs.

General Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, students are expected to be able to:

Practically demonstrate the ability to apply analytical tools in making strategic decisions relating to the acquisition, development, financing, marketing and management of real estate.
Develop problem-solving skills and the ability to apply them to solve real estate related problems, as they affect nations, organizations, individuals and the environment.
Apply acquired knowledge in the analysis of real estate performance as an asset class and manage the challenges in treating real estate as an investment asset.

Entry Requirements

The MSc. Real Estate degree programme is a professionally oriented international qualification open to students who have interest in the field of real estate. The requirements for enrolment are as follows:

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division) in Real Estate, Land Economy, Architecture, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Building Technology Construction Management, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics and Planning.
Applicants with Bachelor’s degree (with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division) in other fields such as Information Technology, Law, Planning, Project Management, Mathematics/Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics or other related degrees from recognised institutions must have at least (two) years work experience in the real estate industry.
All candidates must attend an interview session.

Employment Opportunities

There are several existing and emerging opportunities in burgeoning real estate industry in Ghana and within the African Region. In particular, opportunities exist in the real estate development sector where graduates can choose a path of entrepreneurship or work as project analyst with existing real estate developers. In addition, graduates of the programme can pursue careers in property management, valuation, real estate brokerage, asset/portfolio management, mortgage banking among others. In each of these areas, opportunities exist to either pursue a career with firms providing these services or for graduates to start their businesses. Given the urgent national need to accelerate job creation, special emphasis will be given to equipping graduates to become employers. These efforts will include not just a course on entrepreneurship, but more importantly special business clinics will be instituted to offer practical assistance to students on how to start businesses upon completion. Besides, graduates of this programme may also pursue a career in tertiary educational institutions as researchers or lecturers.

Assessment of Students

a. Continuous Assessment 40%

Class attendance - 5

Seminar Presentation - 5

Quiz and Assignments - 10

Mid semester Examinations - 20

b. End of Semester Examination 60%

c. Assessment of Students’ Performance and AchievementAll taught courses shall be assessed by written examinations.

Research coursesshall be assessed by both oral and written reports and end of semester examinations.
Project Research works shall be assessed by written reports and oral examinations.
Courses assessed solely by written examinations at the end of the semester have two components: the end of semester examination (60%) and continuous assessment including mid-semester examination (40%).
Pass mark for each of the courses shall be 50%.
Regular attendance at seminars, submission and presentation of seminar reports

Requirements for Graduation

To qualify for the award of MSc degree in Real Estate, like most graduate programmes, students will be required to pass all courses and complete a total of at least 32 credit hours. Students will also be required to take 12 compulsory courses. The 12 compulsory courses are structured such that, six of the taught courses are taken in the first semester and the remaining six in the second semester of the academic year of study. The last three (3) months of the programme (from June – August) shall be devoted to students’ research dissertation and seminar presentation on progress of work.

Students shall be required to obtain a minimum Cumulated Weighted Average (CWA) of 55%, in order to graduate.

Programme Outline

Semester One

Course Code	Course Title	T*	P*	C*
MRE 551	Market Analysis for Real Estate	2	0	2
MRE 553	Principles of Management and Organization	2	0	2
MRE 555	Financial Management	2	0	2
MRE 557	Legal and Regulatory Environment for Real Estate	3	0	3
MRE 559	Real Estate Investment Analysis	3	0	3
MRE 561	Advanced Research Methods	2	0	2
	Total	14	0	14

Semester Two

Course Code	Course Title	T*	P*	C*
MRE 552	Contemporary Issues in Real Estate	2	0	2
MRE 554	Real Estate Finance	3	0	3
MRE 556	Real Estate Development	3	0	3
MRE 558	Real Estate Valuation	3	0	3
MRE 560	Facilities and Asset Management	2	0	2
MRE 562	Capstone Seminar and Applied Project	0	4	2
MRE 564	Dissertation	0	6	3
	Total	13	10	18

Legend

T* = Theory/Taught P* = Presentation/Tutorials C* = Credits

Programme Type

MSc

MSc Land Governance and Policy

kwakuhyiaman — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:31:12 +0000

MSc Land Governance and Policy kwakuhyiaman Fri, 06/04/2021 - 11:31

Overview

Aim of the Programme

The programme aims at producing students who are highly skilled in applying interdisciplinary approaches to land governance and policy formulation in the context of sustainable development in Ghana and Africa in general. Students will be provided with knowledge and tools required for all areas of land management, tenure security consideration, land administration and land policy. The programme combines theory with practical case studies and field trips.

Objectives of the Programme

The objective is to provide students with knowledge and competence in dealing with land governance matters. Students will be exposed to strong theoretical basis which informs effective land governance practices. At the end of the programme, participants will have acquired both theoretical and practical skills in the following critical areas;

Improved abilities in employing contemporary theories and technologies in analysing land–related problems in order to devise contextual and sensitive policies to address land related challenges facing both urban and rural land use.
Deepened the understanding of students in underpinning concepts, principles and theories for land policy and governance whiles equipping them with the skills needed to prepare and evaluate land policies at local, national and international level.
Better appreciation existing institutional and legal arrangements as well as needed reforms which are essential for improved land governance
Thoroughly appreciate the drivers of land related conflicts, implications of such conflicts and approaches of dispute resolution, within emphasis on alternative dispute resolution strategies
Improvement in student’s awareness on critical land related debates and paradigms and equip then to appreciate and contribute effectively to such discourse by drawing from experiences and emerging developments from the national and regional perspectives.
Gain an appreciation of the dynamics entailed in contemporary land related issues such as gender equality, social inclusion and youth access to land.

Entry Requirements

The MSc. Land Governance and Policy degree programme is a professionally oriented international qualification open to land administrators and related fields (Land Economists, Estate Managers, Planners, Land Surveyors, Geomatic Engineers, Construction Technologists and Mangers, Land Use and Spatial Planners and other Social Scientists) from Ghana and the sub-region who want to develop or enhance their career in Land Governance. The requirement for enrolment is as follows:

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division) in Land Economy, Real Estate, Planning, Law, Geomatic/Geodetic Engineering, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Construction Technology Management and other related degree from institutions of recognised standing.
Candidates with a minimum of two years relevant industrial or research experience are preferable.
All candidates must attend an interview session and pass the interview before admission.

Requirements for Progression and Graduation

To qualify for the award of MSc degree in Land Governance and Policy, like most graduate programmes, students will be required to pass all courses and complete a total of at least 30 credit hours;
Students will also be required to take 11 compulsory modules and any optional module relevant to the award which is offered in the University. The 11 compulsory modules are structured such that, 6 taught modules are taken in the first semester and 5 in the second semester of the academic year of study;
The last four (4) months of the programme (from June – September) shall be devoted to students’ Research Dissertation and seminar presentation on progress of work;
Students shall be required to obtain a minimum Cumulated Weighted Average (CWA) of 55%, for a PASS to graduate.

Employment

Graduates from the programme, upon completion, are expected to occupy various positions in both private and public sector organisations in land and natural resources industry. Students are expected to be attracted from public land sector agencies and will return to assume additional responsibilities at their respective work places. International Development Organisations such as the World Bank, IMF, FAO and IFAD are increasingly in search of people with the expertise this programme seeks to equip students with. Therefore, our products will have a competitive edge in the job market. Our students can also build their careers with banks and financial institutions in areas such as environmental governance and sustainability, corporate social responsibility, community engagement specialists. Our products can also have careers as academics, especially in the area of teaching Development Studies and Development Management rated programmes across Tertiary Institutions. Some may also establish their own consultancy firms and NGOs or work with renowned ones which are involved in these development issues.