The London School of Economics and Political Science - Real Estate Economics and Finance
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The London School of Economics and Political Science - Real Estate Economics and Finance
Make more informed real estate investment decisions with an in-depth understanding of markets, economics, and finance.
Earn an official certificate of professional achievement from The London School of Economics and Political Science
The Real Estate Economics and Finance online certificate course prepares you to critically evaluate property investment options and make informed decisions based on sound economic and financial theories and research. Through these lenses, you’ll explore the functioning of urban real estate markets with guidance from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) faculty and industry experts. You’ll also learn how to use different techniques to value property and how those valuations and portfolio considerations are used to make informed real estate investment decisions.
Over eight weeks, you’ll explore sustainable real estate practices and their value, as well as how best to fund the purchase of a property. At the end of the course, you will have completed a capstone project, demonstrating your ability to apply the theoretical frameworks you develop during the course to inform your assessment of property development and real estate opportunities.
This Real Estate Economics and Finance online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 70 hours of learning.
Admission requirements
Is this course for you?
This course is aimed at those interested in estate and property management, property investment, and property development. It has wide, international application and will be valuable to professionals from a range of backgrounds who wish to better understand the real estate market.
There are no formal prerequisites for this course, and no prior knowledge of real estate is required. However, good numeracy skills will be needed, as well as basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel. A financial calculator is not needed.
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Course curriculum
Learn to assess a property based on its income-generating potential as you work through the weekly modules of this online certificate course.
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
The economies of cities
Module 2
Understanding the supply and demand for real estate markets
Module 3
Real estate cycles
Module 4
Pricing characteristics of properties
Module 5
Fundamentals of finance and property valuation
Module 6
Mortgages
Module 7
Real estate investments
Module 8
Sustainable real estate
Program delivery
Duration:
- 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
- 7-10 hours per week
- Self-paced learning online
Tuition
Total Tuition Fee:£2200
Qualification
About the certificate
- Learn how to inform practical real estate investment decisions and earn a certificate of competence from the London School of Economics and Political Science – a world-leading social science university.
- Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
- Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you upon successful completion of the online certificate course, as per the stipulated requirements.
What will set you apart
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:
- Valuable insights from real estate experts and university faculty.
- A holistic overview of the real estate market with key takeaways encompassing both economic and finance perspectives.
- An understanding of the concept of sustainability in real estate and how it can contribute to investment returns.
- The ability to use theoretical frameworks to inform practical real estate investment decision-making.
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In the end of the course the outcome is extremely positive for the following reasons: interesting and up-to-date contents and case-studies; very useful and intuitive financial tools to assess investment opportunities; extremely simple and user-friendly interface; and supportive tutors;