Market analysis and development is an applied course in market analysis of office and retail propeties housing and real estate markets from an international perspective. This course will give you knowledge of theories and experience of methods for market analysis used by real estate firm as well as knowledge of how developers and planning authorities interact in the early phase of a real estate project. You will use the knowledge which you acquire in this course to evaluate a large mix use commercial project.
AI271U Regional Economics and Market Analysis 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The understanding of theory and methods used for market analysis should enable students to:
- Explain and analyse differences in supply and demand conditions to determine project absorption and market GAP.
- Evaluate the relationship between a national business cycle and a local real estate cycle.
- Determine and apply a primary, secondary and extended market area.
- Rate and compare a residential project in relation to competing projects according tophysical and locational differences.
- Evaluate target groups for a commercial real estate project.
- Apply different models of urban growth to determine directions of growth.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Higher education in engineering, economics or equivalent knowledge through work experience.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- PRON - Term Paper, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENN - Written Exam, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
The Built Environment
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
Commissioned Course. Admittance to the course can only be purchased by a legal entity who appoints course participants