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Pathways to Property: What is Real Estate? (FutureLearn)

Offered by University of Reading, Henley Business School, Reading Real Estate Foundation - RREF,

Join us on site, at a massive property development in London. Explore the issues, meet the experts. Do you have the curiosity and creativity for a career in the world of property? Join the fast paced world of international property and hear from industry experts developing the International Quarter London near the Olympic Park about the challenges of working on a huge project.

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Who makes the decisions? How does this impact on local residents and the environment? Is it really possible to create sustainable developments that work for all? Explore and discuss conflicting views behind the development of a major site.
Could you be the next sustainability star, estates expert or managing director of a whole project? Take your first step on the pathway to a career in property.

What topics will you cover?

What is property and how is it developed?
Why do we need property?
Who needs to be involved when developing property?
What are the key issues which impact the property industry? What role do sustainability, globalisation and technology play in property investment, development and management?
How will the property industry develop in the future?
Which career opportunities are available within the property industry?

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

Investigate the wide range of stakeholders and many roles that influence a property development
Debate the key issues affecting property investment, development and management
Investigate, assess and report upon an example of property development in your local area
Examine future trends and likely innovations
Discover the range of career opportunities available within the property industry
Reflect upon your own attributes and skills in relation to those potential career opportunities
Explore the pathways available to you to begin your career in property

Who is the course for?
Designed to explore the real estate sector and the vast array of careers within, this course is perfect for students who are keen to discover whether they would like to pursue a career in property.

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