F1N5350 Property Studies - Research Front, Minor Course 7.5 credits

The course consists of the assignment to search, describe, analyse, summarize and evaluate the present research front in specific parts of the scientific field of property studies. The investigation and the results shall be presented in a written essay or article of such quality that it is publishable in renowned scientific journals in the current field.

The comprehensive aim of the course is for the participants to survey and describe the research front in one or more subfields of property studies. The results shall be presented in the form of a written literature review.

Initiated post graduate studies in the disciplines of real estate planning, land law or real estate economics.

The literature consists of current and applicable research (articles, reports, books, etc.) published within the subject area. As part of the course requirements, the participants shall by their own search relevant literature.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

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.

Requirements for final grade: Approved essay/article

Peter Ekbäck

• 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.