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Have you considered a Career in Real Estate or Construction? Study an MSc by online learning to become a Chartered Surveyor.
29 January 2015
David Hourihan MSc Prop Inv FRICS
Programme Leader for two programmes: MSc Real Estate. BCSC Diploma in Shopping Centre
Management.
Currently developing a new Foundation Degree in Retail Asset Management.
Previously a student on the MSc in Property Investment.
APC Chairman.
20 years real estate experience across the UK and Ireland - retail asset management, agency and consultancy.
Study with CEM / Become MRICS
Points to cover today:
1. CEM Background – Who we are, what we do ….
2. Our Postgraduate Programmes
3. Learning On-line
4. Q&A
1. CEM Background – Who we are, what we do ….
Key aspects to CEM are:
We are the leading provider of supported online learning for real estate and construction.
Founded in 1919.
Our Patron is HRH The Prince of Wales.
Flexible, excellent value for money, masters degrees that are accredited by professional bodies.
Degrees can be studied while working.
Students can start their APC diary in their final year.
2. Our Postgraduate Programmes
Why undertake a CEM MSc degree?
To obtain a professional qualification.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
To improve your job prospects.
To move into a new market.
If you are in employment - overlap with your APC experience.
2. Our Postgraduate Programmes
Our Post-Graduate Programmes are as follows:
Construction
MSc in Building Surveying
MSc in Quantity Surveying
MSc in Construction Management
Real Estate
MSc in Real Estate
Construction Masters degrees
OPTIONS
• MSc Construction Management• Focus on those working for contractors and
their ability to manage construction projects.
• MSc Quantity Surveying• Focus on new construction with regards
financial and contractual management.
• MSc Building Surveying• Focus on construction, maintenance and
defects primarily with existing buildings and extensions.
Construction Management
Construction Management
• Deals with projects from foundations to final commissioning of the completed building.
• Develops management skills to plan all different building elements.
• High level skills in project management.
• Professional membership – CIOB.
• Good opportunities to work abroad.
• English language an advantage in overseas work.
Quantity Surveying
• Construction cost management before and during construction.
• Manages the cost of building projects.
• Skills of organisation and managing detail.
• Uses computerised systems to help.
• Professional membership – RICS.
• Also good prospects for work abroad.
Quantity Surveying
Building Surveying
Building Surveying
• Deals with all aspects of the repair, maintenance, refurbishment and alteration of existing buildings.
• Undertakes surveys to establish condition and any defects.
• Plans for the overall health of buildings.
• Professional membership – RICS.
• Potential to work overseas.
Real Estate
Real EstateNumerous different specialisms:
• Property agency.
• Valuation.
• Property development.
• Investment.
• Asset management.
• Professional membership – RICS.
Why a CEM MSc Real Estate?
• A specialist conversion course for aspiring surveyors.
• An RICS Accredited MSc that allows entry to RICS Graduate Route 1.
• The fastest route to MRICS.
• 2 years (standard route) and 18 months (accelerated route).
• Start working towards APC if you are in work.
3. Learning On-line
How will I learn?
Modules are split into weeks
3. Learning On-line
How will I learn?
Communicating with other students
3. Learning On-line
How will I learn?
3. Learning On-line
How will I learn?
Interactive Case Studies
3. Learning On-line
How will I learn?
Interactive Case Studies
3. Learning On-line
How will I learn?
E-learning presentations
3. Learning On-line
The VLE is a powerful networking tool
Questions & Answers
Thank You!
David Hourihan MSc Prop Invest FRICS
Programme Leader MSc Real Estate+44 (0)118 921 4789 | [email protected]
The College of Estate ManagementWhiteknights, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AW, UKwww.cem.ac.uk