Programme Information
The mission of the program is to develop leaders of the future in the construction and real estate industry in Kosovo by instilling in them also the values of sustainable construction, energy efficiency, and environmental protection.
The main strategic objective of the program is to advance holistic knowledge of real estate for sustainable urbanization in Kosovo through innovative research-based teaching.
The other strategic objective of the program under evaluation is to equip construction industry leaders and managers with the most up to date knowledge and skills of the industry in order to enable them to lead innovatively in their organizations, increase the performanse, efficiency and sustainability of the sector of real estate in Kosovo and educate them on the relevance of construction and development of real estate in a sustainable manner by saving energy and being friendly with the environment.
The mission of the program corresponds to the overall mission of College ESLG in the way that the leaders of the future in the construction and real estate industry in Kosovo can be developed only through provision of premier education in Real Estate Management through unique teaching methodology and unique courses that are strongly linked with the labour market needs of the construction sector.
The main objectives of the study program are the following:
- To advance holistic knowledge of real estate for sustainable urbanization in Kosovo through innovative research-based teaching;
- To equip construction industry leaders and managers with the most up to date knowledge and skills of the industry;
- To enable them to lead innovatively in their organizations, increase the performanse, efficiency and sustainability of the sector of real estate in Kosovo;
- To educate them on the relevance of construction and development of real estate in a sustainable manner by saving energy and being friendly with the environment;
Other objectives of the program are as follows:
- To enable students to develop their knowledge and skills in a spectre of disciplines in the field of real estate, real estate economics and finance, real estate valuation, real estate entrepreneurship, and real estate registration.
- To enable students to develop their knowledge and skills in sustainable energy efficient buildings by gaining competencies and skills in sustainable architecture, sustainable building materials, sustainable building design, energy buildings, and sustainable facility management, so graduates of the program would take into account the aspects of sustainability, energy savings and environmental protection in all phases of construction from planning and site selection to construction, maintenance and operation and demolition.
- To enable students to win leading positions in the construction sector through gaining of skills in real estate development and public private partnerships;
- To enable students to gain knowledge and skills in the design and implementation of municipal and energy infrastructure in various real estate development projects.
- To enable students to gain knowledge in the quantitative investment techniques in real estate by developing skills in using quantitative investment techniques in real estate development projects;
- To enable students to become leaders in the management of construction sector in Kosovo and the region, be leaders in innovation, strategy, partnership, negotiation and risk management.
- To develop passion in research among students and to develop strategic thinking amongst them.
Intended learning outcomes of the study program are:
1. Critically understand the key areas of property industry, property law, and sustainable forms of urban development and designs.
2. Critically review the real estate registration system.
3. Compare the different investment and real estate development projects.
4. Evaluate the different categories of real estate negotiation agreements.
5. Develop creative responses to architectural forms and materials that save energy and add value to real estate.
6. Achieve highly specialized and advanced knowledge in particular areas of property industry, sustainable materials, entrepreneurship, and real estate valuation;
7. Create systematic understanding of real estate appraisal methods.
8. Manage teams in providing critical analysis of phenomena, trends, and reforms in the real estate industry and take responsibility to contribute to knowledge in the field of real estate.
9. Advance analytical and problem-solving skills that can be applied in the problem-solving of complex real estate investment and infrastructure projects..
10. Plan and carry out research project in the area of real estate management;
Remark: Program is accredited with the duration of three years from 2020 until 2023 with 80 study places allowed. Decision on accreditation can be found here.
