| Area: | School of Economics and Finance |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Comparison of property markets performances in various developed and developing countries. The emphasis is on financing modes, institutional differences and on the relationship between the various local and capital markets. Development niches are analysed. International diversification of property assets are discussed and simulated with the appropriate software instruments. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have understanding of the international property markets and professional practices. Operational understanding of international portfolio diversification vehicles and strategies. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | The course will rely on the most recent articles in the following specialised journals - Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management, Journal of Real Estate Research, Real Estate Finance. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessement 50%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
