Course syllabus
Metoder i fastighetsekonomi
Methods in Real Estate Economics and Management
VFTN65, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)
Valid for: 2020/21
Decided by: PLED L
Date of Decision: 2020-03-27
General Information
Elective for: L4-fe
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
Aim
The aim of the course is to give the students skills and
approaches needed for designing and conducting research work in the
field of real estate science. The course will provide the students
knowledge of applicable quantitative and qualitative methods, as
well as an understanding of how and when the methods should be
used.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the central
positions and concepts in scientific research.
- demonstrate knowledge of relevant research methods in the field
of real estate science.
- demonstrate an understanding of the scientific, societal
and ethical aspects of reserach work.
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- identify problems and formulate objectives for research in real
estate science.
- have basic skills in regression analysis.
- have basic interviewing skills.
- present their work in a scientific way.
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
- demonstrate ability to critically examine the chioce and
application of methods in previous studies in real estate
science.
- demonstrate ability to choose and motivate a relevant research
question and appropriate research design.
Contents
- Lectures on central positions and concepts in scientific
research and on various scientific methods.
- Exercise sessions where different methods are applied or
discussed.
- Writing a research plan for a degree project in real estate
science.
- Seminar where the research plans are presented and
discussed.
Examination details
Grading scale: UG - (U,G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: Compulsory exercises, compulsory participation in seminars and submission of a written research plan.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Admission
Admission requirements:
- VFTF05 Real Estate Appraisal or VFTF20 Real Estate Appraisal or VFTF25 Real Estate Valuation and Analysis
- VFTF01 Economics
- VFTF10 Real Property Formation
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: VFTN01
Reading list
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Riikka Kyrö, riikka.kyro@lth.lu.se
Course coordinator: Ina Blind, ina.blind@lth.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.lantm.lth.se