Description 

MSc Real Estate Investment Finance is a conversion course that offers students the opportunity to gain the necessary framework of knowledge, understanding and skills to pursue a successful career in real estate asset management, either in Greece or abroad. Meeting the challenging demands of the modern learner and the rapidly evolving needs of the real estate investment sector, this programme of study enables students to undertake a unique journey tailored to their individual interests and aspirations.

Students learn by teaching staff who are passionate about real estate sector and have extensive experience, both within academic environment and the business world. In collaboration with real estate valuers, fund managers, tax advisers and real estate managers, this programme incorporates cutting edge thinking from industry within a distance learning structure to create an exciting learning experience for those who wish to develop specialist knowledge of real estate investment finance.

A unique aspect of the programme is that it is supplemented by intensive guest lecture events such as presentations, talks and network activities, wherein students are able to share experiences with leading professionals and opinion leaders in the real estate sector. These events allow students to network, create support groups for themselves and build lasting synergies with industrial representatives which will serve them throughout their careers. Academic content of the programme is continuously reviewed to maintain its relevance to the Greek and international real estate industry. Moreover, the programme is also designed to meet the current continuing professional development (CPD) needs of professional institutions such as The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Duration: 1 year (full time) / 2 years (part-time)

Modules

• • • • The Real Estate Investment Market
      • Applied Real Estate Valuation
      • Real Estate Finance and Investment
      • Legal and Regulatory Considerations
      • Applied Research Methods
      • Dissertation

Career Prospects

The MSc Real Estate Investment Finance aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of current thinking in real estate sector, whilst enabling participants to develop theoretical and contemporary practical background that are valued by prospective employers.

Graduates will acquire all those practical skills in order to:

• • Manage, develop and evaluate their own real estate investments regardless of the form of investment (purchase / sale of real estate, real estate appraisal, real estate investments for short-term leases, real estate investments for long-term leases, real estate valuations etc.)
  • Work as real estate advisors in global consultancies and development companies
  • Work as real estate analysts in real estate investment funds
  • Gain the necessary knowledge to acquire the certification of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), in order to work as real estate valuers independently or as an executive of real estate agencies in Greece and abroad.

Admission Requirements

The course welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. This will ensure a highly diverse student cohort which provides great opportunity for rich in-class discussion and debate. Applicants are welcome from any academic discipline, as well as those in work and seeking continuing professional development.

For admission to the programme, applicants should normally possess the following:

• • Completed application form
  • Copy of passport (page with your personal details and photo)
  • Certified English translation of High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet or equivalent qualifications
  • Certified English translation of bachelor’s degree and transcripts
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Letter of recommendation / reference from academics or employers
  • Curriculum Vitae – CV
  • Evidence of work experience (where applicable)
  • Other certificates/degrees

For admission to the programme in the Greek language, non-Greek nationals or Greek nationals who have been schooled overseas may be admitted to the programme on demonstrating:

• • Appropriate certification of Greek language competency recognised by the Greek educational authorities;
  • Candidates who have completed secondary or post-secondary education in Greece will automatically meet the Greek language requirements.
  • For admission to the programme in the English language, where the first language is not English, candidates must demonstrate the following:
    • IELTS minimum level 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing) or equivalent;
    • Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree with another UK Higher Education Institution in the English language will automatically meet the English language requirements.

Applicants will normally be invited for a formal interview that complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the School of Business and Finance consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and management consultancy work, teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise.

In their majority they are also top business executives who can familiarize students with the latest business administration practices and help them put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.