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REMF48-Final Project in Real Estate
Module Provider: Real Estate and Planning
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2022/3
Module Convenor: Dr Yi Wu
Email: y.wu9@henley.reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
The aim of this module is to integrate and apply both core and specialised knowledge obtained in the MSc Real Estate Programme and to demonstrate originality in the understanding and systematic application of this knowledge.ÌýÌý
Aims:
The aim of this module is to integrate and apply both core and specialised knowledge obtained in the MSc Real Estate Programme and to demonstrate originality in the understanding and systematic application of this knowledge.Ìý
Assessable learning outcomes:
Upon completion of the module, students should be able to:Ìý
demonstrate aÌýsystematic understanding of the issues and problems that need to be resolved in order to manage a problem;Ìý
deal with complex ‘real world’ property market issues both systematically and creatively and to make sound judgements in the absence of complete data;Ìý
formulate testable hypotheses;Ìý
demonstrate aÌýcomprehensive understanding of applicable techniques in the context of the problem set;Ìý
collect and criticallyÌýevaluateÌýproperty market information;Ìý
demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems and in planning and implementing research tasks.
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Additional outcomes:
Enhance analytical and research skillsÌý
Develop case study skillsÌý
Develop report writing skillsÌý
Enhance the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment, in particular through independent learning.ÌýÌý
Outline content:
An individual final project in the students’Ìýchosen specialism.ÌýCase study specialisms offered may include: Valuation and Investment Appraisal, Development, Asset Management, Real Estate Markets, Fund Management, Housing, Sustainability.Ìý
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Case study based problems supported by appropriate introductory seminars.
Ìý | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
Lectures | 10 | ||
Guided independent study: | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
Ìý Ìý Wider reading (independent) | 45 | ||
Ìý Ìý Wider reading (directed) | 45 | ||
Ìý Ìý Essay preparation | 100 | ||
Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
Total hours by term | 0 | 0 | 200 |
Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
Total hours for module | 200 |
Method | Percentage |
Written assignment including essay | 100 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
Not ApplicableÌýÌý
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
The moduleÌýassessment consists ofÌýa major individual assignment comprising an applied report within the students’Ìýchosen programmeÌýspecialism. Guide length:Ìý5,000 words. Submission date - first week of September.Ìý
All word counts are for guidance only. Unless the specific requirement of an individual assignment states that the word limit is strict, then there is some discretion with the guide length.Ìý
Formative assessment methods:
Penalties for late submission:
The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy £Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes£, which can be found here: /cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
The pass-mark for this module is 50%.Ìý
Reassessment arrangements:
Reassessment will be by the same method as for the module’s original assessment requirements, subject to variation by the Examination Board where appropriate.
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
Last updated: 5 October 2022
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.