This module is based around the writing and preparation of an original resarch project in the form of a Master&#039;s Dissertation. Students will be required to...

This module is based around the writing and preparation of an original resarch project in the form of a Master's Dissertation. Students will be required to plan the research and dissertation from an early stage with ongoing development building on both the mini-project and taught courses developed through the year. The research topic will be defined under the guidance of the student's dissertation supervisor with the support of the Programme Director. The aim is to produce a unique, individual piece of work with an emphasis on data collection, analysis and visualisation linked to policy and social science orientated applications.

Students may have an opportunity to collaborate with industry partners in the course of this module.

The aim of the module is to introduce the concepts of real estate economics. It covers areas such as the relation between real estate and macro-economy, real...

The aim of the module is to introduce the concepts of real estate economics. It covers areas such as the relation between real estate and macro-economy, real estate investment, demand and supply, development dynamics, land market, location choice and basic modelling techniques. The module focuses on commercial real estate market, but it covers housing economics as well.

The purpose of this module is to enable students to gain an understanding of the bases, methods and applications of real estate appraisal in real estate...

The purpose of this module is to enable students to gain an understanding of the bases, methods and applications of real estate appraisal in real estate markets. Students will learn about the concepts, tools and techniques for appraising individual real estate assets.

Upon completion of the module, students should have a broad understanding of the nature of real estate as an asset, the financial mathematics required to perform real estate appraisal, the main approaches to real estate appraisal, the objectives and uses of real estate appraisals and techniques for estimating the value of real estate assets.

The module will be taught by a combination of workshop exercises and lectures.