- Subject: Investment
- Fees: $100
- CPD Hours: 2 Hours
- Prerequisites: Basic Accounting
- Advance preparation: None
- Course Level: Intermediate
- Delivery Method: E-Learning
- Language: English
Course description
This course provides an in-depth knowledge of real estate investment analysis, alongside valuation techniques, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and the tangibles investment.
Learning objectives
- Describe how real estate investment objectives are set, how the features of real estate are analyzed, and what determines real estate value.
- Discuss the valuation techniques commonly used to estimate the market value of real estate.
- Understand the procedures involved in performing real estate investment analysis.
- Demonstrate the framework used to value a prospective real estate investment, and evaluate results in light of the stated investment objectives.
- Describe the structure and investment appeal of real estate investment trusts.
- Understand the investment characteristics of tangibles such as gold and other precious metals, gemstones, and collectibles, and review the suitability of investing in them.
Assessment
This course is delivered in the Moodle Learning Management System (MLS), with access for a duration of 90 days from the date of enrollment. Instructional materials, including voice-over PowerPoint presentations, videos, and additional reading materials, are provided throughout the course.
Attendance/Participation — Full attendance is required to complete the E-Learning Activities course. Participation in ‘Thinking Break’ activities and exams serves as the elements for attendance. Each PowerPoint slide is set with a minimum viewing time before students can advance to the next slide. At each subsection of the slides, students are required to engage in ‘Thinking Break’ activities before proceeding to the next subsection. After completing all reading and viewing assignments, students must attain at least a grade of 70% on the exams to successfully complete the E-Learning course.
