Real Estate Management
180 ECTS credits
Study programme
Are you interested in acquiring a broad competence in the area of real estate business and at the same time earn a Bachelor's degree? This three-year programme makes you formally qualified to apply for authorization as a real estate agent, or to work as a real estate manager. The programme is suitable for students who are interested in people, real estate, building construction, economic sciences, and law. The programme is certified by the CEPI -CEI, a branch organisation whose main task is to harmonize the educational requirements for real estate agents and real estate managers within the EU.
Education level:
Basic level
Prerequisites
General entry requirements, plus Mathematics 3b or 3c, Social Studies 1b or 1a1 + 1a2, and English 6.
While studying
Education
The content of the programme has been designed upon the needs of industry and students. The programme is built on the three areas of competence; business administration, law and building construction. Courses and modules in these different fields alternate throughout the programme. Almost all of the courses are specially designed for and adapted to industry. In this way you are well prepared for a working life in different parts of the industry. The requirements specified by the Swedish Board of Supervision of Estate Agents are integrated in the courses.Form of Instruction
The programme represents full-time work, i.e. a workload of at least 40 hours a week. The number of timetabled classes varies, and many courses include laboratory or project work. Active participation in the course work is required and you are also expected to study on your own.Examination
There are no set examination periods, and generally no final exam at the end of a semester, an academic year, or a complete study programme. Examination usually takes place at the end of each course, module, or unit.Study Abroad
During your Real Estate Management programme, you have an opportunity to spend a semester (5th) studying abroad at one of Karlstad University's exchange partners. A semester abroad builds upon the competences and knowledge you develop during your studies, you will enhance your communication skills and intercultural skills, and you may even select to study a new subject area - all of which improves your CV for future employers. Karlstad University has exchange agreements with over 200 partner universities, located in more than 35 countries. Students from Real Estate Management have spent semesters in universities such as Ewha University, South Korea; ESCE Business School, France, Wilfred Laurier University, Canada and University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA. You may also complete aspects of your final thesis data collection abroad. To discover more about these opportunities, go to our Study Abroad website, link to the right.Professional Contact
In the course of the programme students meet visiting representatives from the real estate industry in lectures or seminars. During semester five you have the opportunity to practical training for four weeks either in Sweden or abroad.Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Real Estate with Introduction to Commercial Law (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Real Estate Law (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Business Administration (Obligatory) | 1 |
| Financial Accounting (Obligatory) | 7 |
| Marketing (Obligatory) | 7 |
| Business Management in Real Estate Companies (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Elementary Building Technology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Tax Law (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Commercial Properties (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Corporate Finance (Obligatory) | 6 |
| Real Estate Valuation (Obligatory) | 9 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Economics and Real Estate (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Business research methods (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Civil Law with Real Estate Law (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Technical Evaluation of Property (Obligatory) | 12 |
| Business Administration:Practical Training (Obligatory) | 6 |
| Real Estate Management (Elective) | 12 |
| Ethics and Sales Techniques (Elective) | 6 |
| Service Management (Elective) | 6 |
| Optional course (Optional) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Appraisals in Real Estate Management (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Business Administration: Bachelor's Thesis (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
Läsårs- och programvärderingar
Start semester Autumn 2013
Start semester Autumn 2014
Start semester Autumn 2015
Start semester Autumn 2016
Start semester Autumn 2017
Start semester Autumn 2018
Start semester Autumn 2019
Start semester Autumn 2020
Start semester Autumn 2021
Future prospects
Employment Market
The total value of real estate in Sweden is thousands of billions. All of this property has to be managed, appraised, and taxed, among other things. The competences you acquire are of great importance for many actors in the real estate industry. Your future employers might be property owners, property consulting agencies, real estate agencies, creditors, and governmental or local authorities.Degree
The programme concludes with a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. The programme certificate is a documentation of the academic competence you need in order to apply for registration by the Swedish Board of Supervision of Estate Agents.Further Studies
Upon completion of the programme, you can go on to further studies at Master's level, such as a Master's programme (60 or 120 credits) in Business Administration.Karlstad University currently offers the following programmes that might be of interest:
Master programme in Marketing
Master programme in Accounting and Control
Master programme in Management, sustainable value creation
Master Programme (one year) in Project Management
Master's Degree Programme (one year) in Tax Law