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Master's Programme in Real Estate Economics

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This site contains the student study guide for the Master's Programme in Real Estate Economics. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies. All the materials and instructions are for the students in the programme. If you are interested in applying to the programme, follow the link at the bottom of the site to the application page.
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Description of the programme

Master's Programme in Real Estate Economics is organized by the School of Engineering.

The Master’s Programme in Real Estate Economics (REC) offers students a thorough education in the field with a focus on technology, economy, law and management of real estate.

The programme offers students a thorough understanding of the dynamics and techniques used in the analysis of real estate markets. The programme combines the scientific disciplines of, economics, management, land management, law and planning to provide students with the key skills needed in a wide range of careers in the real estate sector.

Courses within the programme cover the skills and knowledge required to manage real estate in all its different phases. All students in real estate economics will be introduced to the principles of real estate economics and the dynamics of real estate market, as well as valuation methods and investment analysis. All students will also improve their knowledge on real estate and environmental legislation and the planning system, and their role in real estate markets.
 

Bachelor students at Aalto University

If you are studying your bachelor's degree at Aalto University in a school of technology, you can continue to the Master's Programme in Real Estate Economics if you meet the requirements.

For more information, please see: Maisteriohjelmassa jatkaminen

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Real Estate Economics, Master of Science (Technology)

The majority of annual global investments target real estate, and most of national wealth is into real estate as well. Urbanisation accelerates construction and increases the demand for experts of real estate economics. If you are interested in working with real estate markets, investments, management or development, the Master's Programme in Real Estate Economics will get you started. The programme gives you the skills and knowledge you need to manage the entire lifespan of real estate.

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Tuition fees 

Tuition fee for tuition-fee students in this programme:

  • Study right started on or before 1 August 2024: 15,000 EUR / academic year
  • Study right started on or after 1 August 2025: 17,000 EUR / academic year

For more information, please see the Tuition fees and scholarships webpage in the Student Guide.

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