Masters' Programmes - University of Salford

Attendance
The part-time online programme may be
completed from anywhere in the world without
any UK attendance.
Programme Structure and
Assessment
The Masters’ programme consists of 4 taught
modules followed by a Research Methods
module and Dissertation. The modules are
delivered over a 15-week period. All modules
are assessed through written coursework.
Available Modules
Planning and Development
(30 credits)
n Land use planning
n Planning law and regulation
n Development plans and planning appeals
n Sustainable development, urban
renaissance and regeneration
n Traditional development appraisal for land
value and profit
n Cash flow and advanced DCF appraisal
techniques
n Marketing of development schemes
n Property development finance
Procurement in Construction and
Property (30 credits)
n Contractual frameworks
n Procuring design and construction services
n Partnering strategies
n Supply chain management
n Supplier appraisal
n E procurement
Process and Project Systems
Management (30 credits)
n Construction as a manufacturing process
n Lean, agile flexible production systems
n Management of risk and value
n Generic process models
n Project tools and techniques
Valuation and Investment
Appraisal (30 credits)
n Characteristics and economics of the
property market
n Analysis of property market data and
methods of valuation
n Valuation of freehold and leasehold
interests
n RICS valuation standards
Investment in property and non-property
assets
n Portfolio principles and risk management
Appraisal and performance measurement
Then
Research Methods (15 credits)
Prepares students to undertake research at
postgraduate level by engaging in good
research planning, appraisal of a range of
research methods and understanding the
importance of ethics and the relevance of this
to the research process.
And
Dissertation (45 credits)
This module allows learners to undertake a
dissertation on a specific research topic related
to the programme of study. You will engage in
constructive research; empirical, theoretical or
doctrinal research; or other types of recognised
research whilst applying an ethical approach.
Professional Accreditation
The full Master award is accredited by the Royal
Institution of Charted Surveyors (RICS) allowing
exemption from RICS academic entry
requirements.
Please also refer to pages 1 and 2 for important information.
Visit: www.sobe.salford.ac.uk/sobe/programmes/postgraduate-programmes/
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