FAI3023 Applied Research methods in Real Estate Planning 7.5 credits

The course consists of the assignment to design and accomplish a small research project in the field of real estate planning. During the course, the participants shall use existing theories and previous research as starting points for the current topic. The choice and design of research method will be considered in some introductory seminars, and shall be justified by the participants.

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 to provide advanced practical knowledge about the application of reasearch methods in the field of real estate planning.

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

Litteraturen består bl.a. av en grundbok om tillämpad forskningsmetodik. Grundboken beslutas och meddelas senast fyra veckor innan kursstart.

Som en del av kursfordringarna ska deltagarna därutöver själva söka relevant litteratur (artiklar, rapporter och böcker).

• UPP1 - Written report, 7.5 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.

Approved essay

• 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.