Real Estate and Market Analysis
See study programmeThe programme is a campus-based full-time programme with regular lectures. All courses have their own digital learning platforms. Learning and work forms will be based on research and praxis orientation. It will vary from one subject to the next, and will be provided in the form of a.o. lectures, study groups, submissions and practical assignments. Team work facilitating training in communication and cooperation is frequently facilitated.
The study programme is modelled with natural progression in each subject area, meaning that each semester builds on knowledge acquired in the previous semester. Students are thus basically expected to pass all courses of one semester before proceeding to the next one. In order to commence the third year of this programme, the student must have successfully passed all courses from the first year as well as at least 30 ECTS credits from the second year. For individual adaptions of the programme plan, please contact the Nord University Business School administration. Specific recommendations and knowledge prerequisites are described in further detail in the respective course descriptions.
The programme is aimed at persons who want an education that leads to authorisation as Real Estate Agent (MNEF). The programme also includes general courses in business and management that provide a foundation for further studies on masters degree level at universities and university colleges in Norway as well as abroad.
Upon successful completion of this programme, the candidate shall:
Knowledge
- Have knowledge of laws, regulations and best praxis for real estate agents related to purchase and sale of properties as well as document handling, accounting, settlement, taxes and duties.
- Have thorough knowledge of key themes, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods in business accounting and administration, social economics and methodology.
- Have knowledge of key themes in ethics, philosophy and legal methodology.
- Have knowledge of research and development in various subject areas
- Have knowledge of the history and traditions of business and management
- Have knowledge of starting a company, new economic trends and innovation systems.
Skills
- Be able to make strategic and professional assessments in consulting and marketing situations
- Be able to develop good routines and internal control systems for the different parts of a real estate agent job assignment
- Be able to assess operations as well as socio-economic, human, legal, ethical and environmental consequences of decisions and actions
- Be able to make economic and managerial choices based on limited resources so as to meet the organisation¿s goals in the best possible way
- Be able to apply professional knowledge and relevant results from R&D work to practical and theoretical issues and make informed choices
- Be able to reflect on his or her own professional work and adjust this under supervision
- Be able to locate, assess and refer to information and academic material as well as present this in a way that informs an issues
- Be able to use ICT and relevant software to solve various professional issues
General competence
- Be able to plan and conduct varied work assignments and project spanning across time, both alone and as participant in a group, in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
- Be able to communicate key professional material such as theories, issues and solutions both in writing, orally and through other forms of expression
- Be able to exchange views and experiences with others in the field and through this identify opportunities and challenges related to praxis
- Has knowledge of innovation and innovation processes
- Masters relevant professional tools, techniques and expressions
With a bachelor's degree in real estate, candidates can work as assistants in a real estate company. After two years' practice, candidates can apply to become a real estate agent. This means that the candidate is responsible for brokerage commissions, can start his/her own real estate business or work as a professional leader in the field of real estate.
Candidates are also eligible for other positions in business and public administration. This applies primarily to areas related to the development, management or marketing of properties, but also to other positions in finance and accounting, business development, financial consulting, marketing and other administrative functions.
Have you considered the possibility of going abroad during your studies?
It is possible to go on an exchange semester during the second year of study if the partner institution offers courses that can replace the compulsory courses in the exchangesemester at Nord. It is also possible to take credits at a summer school that can replace a course. The bachelor's degree is largely aimed at Norwegian conditions with several courses related to Norwegian laws and regulations. This limits the options for exchange.
You can find more information about the exchange here.