Core Module Information
Module title: Property Investment Analysis

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: BSV11108
Module leader: Cletus Moobela
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module is designed to equip the student with skills and tools required to inform real estate investment decisions. Consequently, the main objectives of the module are to equip the student with ability to: explain principles of commercial property as an investment and the markets for real estate; describe fundamental shortfalls of conventional property investment analysis; apply contemporary property appraisal methods; apply broader analytical investment techniques to property investment markets; identify the main vehicles available for investing in commercial property; and evaluate property market analysis in the context of broader investment markets.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically examine the principles of commercial property as an investment.

LO2: Critically evaluate the fundamental shortfalls of conventional property investment analysis.

LO3: Apply contemporary property appraisal methods.

LO4: Apply broader analytical investment techniques to property investment markets.

LO5: Identify and critically evaluate the main vehicles available for investing in commercial property.

LO6: Evaluate property market analysis in the context of broader investment markets.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Cletus Moobela
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 170 A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through tutorials and assessments. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Small group tutorials after each lecture
Face To Face Lecture 20 Weekly Lectures for 2 Hours each on the key topics on the module to cover the Learning Outcomes
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~5~6 Week 12 , WORDS= 3000 words Component 2 is also a client-type report based on a real-world scenario. It focuses on quantitative performance evaluation of real estate assets through valuation and investment appraisal methods.
Report 50 2~3~4 Week 9 , WORDS= 3000 words Component 1 is a client-type report based on a real-world scenario, focusing on qualitative performance evaluation of real estate sectors and key characteristics and challenges associated with real estate as an investment asset.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Property Investment Analysis