School: School of Business and Law

BSc in Real Estate Valuation and Development

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: Greek/English

Course Summary

The Bachelor in Real Estate Valuation and Development is the first and also the only undergraduate programme in the field of real estate in Cyprus and Greece. The curriculum combines academic knowledge with practical experience in order to provide students with the required theoretical knowledge and skills for a successful career. The aim of the programme in Real Estate Valuation and Development is to create highly qualified professionals who will be able to play a leading role in the Real Estate industry, one of the most important sectors of the economy not only in Cyprus but also across the globe. Upon completion of the programme in Real Estate Valuation and Development, graduates will have acquired:

  • Excellent knowledge of both the traditional and modern valuation methods. Each method is examined from both the theoretical and the practical perspective as it relates to the Cyprus real estate market. Students become also very well acquainted with International Valuation Standards (with emphasis on the Standards developed by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and how they apply to the local market)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the theoretical framework and methods that are used internationally for analysing scientifically local and national real estate markets, real estate portfolios and individual real estate investments
  • Full understanding of the legal framework and particular laws that apply to real estate ownership and transactions in Cyprus
  • The basic technical knowledge for estimating the cost, evaluating, operating and managing a real estate development
  • All those analytical skills and critical thinking that are necessary qualifications for professional advancement
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the rules for professional conduct and sensitivity to the needs of society

The real estate sector is one of the key sectors of the economy not only in Cyprus but also internationally. Economic globalization and the increasing volatility of the local and international economic environment require the use of human resources that have specialized training in this multifaceted field. The Programme in Real Estate Valuation and Development at the Neapolis University offers excellent training in all aspects of the real estate sector and allows the graduates of the programme to pursue career opportunities in a wide range of companies and public organizations.
Petros Sivitanides Real Estate Programme Coordinator.

“Regardless of the economic situation, the real estate sector is at the heart of the buying and investment interest and according to many experts, the real estate development is the key pillar for the exit from the current recession. The Programme in Real Estate Valuation and Development gives students the opportunity to enter this unique area of real estate that provides excellent working conditions and a favourable remuneration.”
Thomas Demopoulos MRICS Lecturer in Real Estate

Career Prospects

Besides being able to work in the valuation profession, the graduates of the Bachelor in Real Estate Valuation and Development will have all the required qualifications to pursue positions in a wide range of companies that are active in the Real Estate sector such as real estate agencies, real estate development companies, business consultancy firms, investment advisory companies, property management companies, banks (in real estate financing departments) and many other similar organizations. They will be also able to pursue positions in the public sector and particularly in the land registry, public works departments, city planning departments and local government offices.

Modules

SEMESTER 1

Code Course title Course type ECTS
ECON101 Principles of Microeconomics Compulsory 6
FINA100 Principles of Finance Compulsory 6
MATH103 Introduction to Mathematics Compulsory 6
REAL100 Principles of Real Estate Compulsory 6
CONS101 Construction Technology I Compulsory 6

SEMESTER 2

Code Course title Course type ECTS
ECON102 Principles of Macroeconomics Compulsory 6
ACCN101 Principles of Financial Accounting Compulsory 6
STAT103 Statistics I Compulsory 6
BUSN210   Digital Economy Compulsory 6
ARCHBT102 Building Technology 2: Components, Materials and Methods of Construction Compulsory 6

SEMESTER 3

Code Course title Course type ECTS
REAL202 Land Planning& Environmental Design Compulsory 6
REAL201 Real Estate Law Compulsory 6
ECON202 Managerial Economics Compulsory 6
REAL200 Urban and Regional Economics Compulsory 6
BUSN100 Introduction to Business Compulsory 6

SEMESTER 4

Code Course title Course type ECTS
BUSN104 Principles of Marketing Compulsory 6
STAT203 Statistics II Compulsory 6
REAL302 Theory and Practice of Real Estate Valuation Compulsory 6
REAL300 Real Estate Economics Compulsory 6
CONS405 Project Scheduling & Control Compulsory 6

SEMESTER 5

Code Course title Course type ECTS
BUSN203/FINA200 Financial Theory Compulsory 6
CONS302 Construction Economics Compulsory 6
REAL304 Residential Property Analysis and Valuation Compulsory 9
REAL306 Statutory Valuations Compulsory 6
ARCH BT204 Building Technology 4: Building Services Compulsory 3

SEMESTER 6

Code Course title Course type ECTS
CONS201 Building Pathology Compulsory 6
REAL303 GIS Principles and Applications in Real Estate Compulsory 6
FINA301 Corporate Finance Compulsory 6
REAL305 Income Property Analysis and Valuation Compulsory 9
ENGR140 Computer Aided Design Compulsory 3

SEMESTER 7

Code Course title Course type ECTS
REAL400 Real Estate Development Compulsory 6
REAL401 Real Estate Investment: International and Domestic Compulsory 6
REAL402 Facilities/Property Management Compulsory 6
REAL404 Sustainability and Environmental Issues in Real Estate Development Compulsory 6
REAS401 Dissertation Compulsory 6

SEMESTER 8

Code Course title Course type ECTS
REAL403 Real Estate Development Practice Compulsory 6
BUSN412 Research Methods Compulsory 6
CONS406 Construction Management Compulsory 6
CONS406 Ethics and Professional Practice for Real Estate Electives 6
REAL445 Practical Training Electives 6
PEPS401 Dissertation Compulsory 6

The Bachelor in Real Estate Valuation and Development comprises 240 credits, which are offered in eight semesters.

First year
The first year curriculum includes introductory courses in various disciplines directly related to Real Estate, such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, Construction, Mathematics and Statistics.

Second year
The second year of study includes some additional introductory courses in Statistics, Finance and Business Administration, as well as some other courses that are directly related to the property market, such as Land Development Planning, Real Estate Law, Urban and Regional Economics, Real Estate Economics, and Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Valuation.

Third year
The courses in the third year focus on various aspects of property valuation, such as Residential Property Valuation, Commercial Property Valuation, Statutory Valuations, Building Pathology and Construction Economics.

Fourth year
In the fourth year students study the various aspects and stages of the land development process, including investment, environmental and management aspects, both during the construction of the project and after its completion. In addition, students must complete a dissertation, which gives them the opportunity to develop their research skills and carry out an in-depth study of a topic of their choice.

Assessment Method

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How to apply

In order to be admitted into the Programme, candidates must possess, as a minimum:

  • Α score of 15/20 in the Apolytirion or High School Certificate grade of 75% or 80 A’Level points.
  • An IELTS score of 5 or equivalent

Decisions on admission are made on an individual basis taking into account the type and quality of previous studies, the grade obtained in previous studies, and the suitability of the candidate for the programme of study.

Application deadline

Generally, the deadline for applying

for the Fall semester is end of August and

for Spring semester, end of November

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

In order to be admitted into the Programme, candidates must possess, as a minimum:

  • Α score of 15/20 in the Apolytirion or High School Certificate grade of 75% or 80 A’Level points.
  • An IELTS score of 5 or equivalent

Decisions on admission are made on an individual basis taking into account the type and quality of previous studies, the grade obtained in previous studies, and the suitability of the candidate for the programme of study.

Additional entry requirements

English language requirements

  • An IELTS score of 5 or equivalent

Fees and funding

Application Fees

Tuition Fees
(per year)

€9,850

Extra tuition fees for a Dual Degree from Middlesex University:€1,000 

Additional Fee information

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Provider information

Main Contact

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Contact Person: Neapolis University Paphos

Phone: +35726257500