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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:

The module is designed to equip students with skills for the analysis of property investments and investment markets (of which property is a part) and the ability to apply rigorous analytical tools to inform investment decisions. Students are introduced to investment appraisal techniques as they relate to real estate, which are then applied to direct, indirect, and derivative property investment markets. Traditional appraisal models are critiqued to provide the rationale for the application of contemporary methods. Performance measurements are applied not just to property asset levels, but also to portfolios of properties.
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
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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
Face To Face Tutorial 10 The 1-hour tutorials allow for more focused interaction with and between students on the topics learnt in the lectures. This also offers opportunities for formative feedback where students are given instant feedback on the valuation and investment problem solving questions that they attempt in the tutorials. The interactions also offer opportunities for peer feedback.
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 Lecture 20 Learning and teaching consist of 2 hour lectures each week, where key topics are covered on valuation and investment analysis tools that inform decision-making in direct, indirect, and derivative real estate investments. Students also benefit from reading the key reference material supporting each topic in advance of the class. These are referenced on the lecture slides and/or the virtual learning environment. The use of industry standard resources and databases is incorporated in the module.
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 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.
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.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Property Investment Analysis
 

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