Master's programme in Real Estate Development and Financial Services
The Master of Science programme in Real Estate Development and Financial Services is offered by the Department of Real Estate and Construction Management. The programme prepares graduates for different occupations related to the real estate, financial services, government, and construction management sectors, both nationally and internationally.
Our hands-on approach to teaching and learning ensures that our class projects consist of activities that will provide students with job related skills. Our close links with industry, local professional bodies and a strong alumni network allow us to stay abreast of current developments in the business and integrate this into our programmes. Furthermore, national and international guest speakers from both universities and industry will provide additional perspectives on some of the issues that are discussed during the courses.
Programme outline
The curriculum of the programme covers four terms of full-time studies, including a Degree project during the last term. The following are the various tracks in the programme: Architectural Design and Construction Project Management, Financial Services, Real Estate Development and Land Law and also Real Estate Management. One of the tracks, Real Estate Development and Land Law, is partly taught in Swedish.
The first term consists of the foundation courses for the respective tracks. The second term is made up of conditionally elective courses depending on the track. These courses will build on the foundation courses. The first term of the second year will be devoted to research and leadership training. In the final term, students will write a compulsory Master’s thesis.
Course overview
Architectural Design and Construction Project Management
Real Estate Development and Land Law (partly taught in Swedish)
Degree project
The student will carry out an in-depth study on a subject area within the scope of the programme. This gives the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired from the courses in a scientific manner to a problem chosen within the research profile of the track. The Degree project may be carried out at a company in Sweden or abroad. Students may also work independently in an area of their own choice, as long as it falls within the research profile of the track. The Degree project will be presented in a seminar.
Career prospects
Given the borderless nature of the subjects covered in the programme, graduates are trained for careers in the real estate, financial services, government and construction management sectors nationally and internationally. Career options for graduates cover various areas within the fields of valuation, real estate taxation, real estate management, property/facilities management and development, construction and project management, planning-, building- and environmental law, real estate law, and land administration.
Graduates can expect to work in organisations such as:
- Advisory firms, banks, pension funds, insurance companies
- Property and asset management companies, development companies, real estate appraisal/valuation firms, and real estate capital groups
- Infrastructural development organisations
- Land registration and cadastral agencies and other related regulatory bodies
- Architectural firms, technical consultant firms, construction management firms, real estate companies, construction companies, client and facilities management organisations and public organisations.
The programme also prepares students for PhD studies.
Application and admission
Real Estate Development and Financial Services - Application and admission for external applicants
Contact
Programme Coordinator: Abukar Warsame
Department of Real Estate and Construction Management
Phone: +46 8 790 6912, +46 8 790 6912
masterprogram.redfs@abe.kth.se
