While the Real Estate industry deals with listings and selling of properties on behalf of property owners, Property Management deals with all management aspects of the property on behalf of the property owner including maintenance, repairs, tenant issues and more.

The four main topics covered by the Real Estate and Property Management discipline are tenant and occupancy, property facilities, administration and risk, marketing and financial considerations and Real Estate and Property Management integrates theories from other disciplines like: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration and Strategic Management.

Students who study real estate and property management learn efficient ways to handle, sell, and manage properties that belong to other people or organisations. Pursuing a course in this discipline will teach students how to manage every facet of a property, such as locating prospective purchasers, preserving the integrity of the building, or ensuring that renters adhere to their lease agreements. In addition, students will learn in-depth information on building development, functionality, and aesthetics. Future professionals comprehend facts about budgeting and running costs. As they must resolve problems between renters, negotiate pricing when selling homes, and fulfil their clients' requirements, they must also develop negotiating and communication skills.

Study levels:

Courses in Real Estate and Property Management are delivered at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels by different colleges and universities around the world via degrees, certificates and diplomas which can be pursued under:

• Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Finance
• Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Property Management
• Bachelor of Arts in Property Development and Planning
• Bachelor of Arts in Property Economics
• Associate Degree in Real Estate and Property Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate Finance and Management
• Master of Science in Finance, Real Estate, and Hotel Development
• Master of Science in Real Estate Management
• Master of Science in Real Estate Investment
• Master of Business Administration in Real Estate Management
• Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate in Real Estate Management
• Doctorate of Philosophy in Business Administration: Real Estate
• Doctorate of Philosophy in Finance, Insurance and Real Estate

Specialisations:

Comprehensive training in the development, investment, and financing of real estate projects is part of the specialisation areas in Real Estate and Property Management. And some of the areas of specialisation under this discipline are as follows:

• Assets and Facilities Management
• Building and Construction Management
• Civil Construction and Management
• Commercial Real Estate
• Property and Land Development
• Property Valuation and Management
• Real Estate and Economic Development
• Real Estate and Entrepreneurship
• Real Estate and Planning
• Real Estate Development and Design
• Real Estate Finance 
• Real Estate Law
• Real Estate Management and Development
• Sustainable Real Estate Development
• Urban Business and Development

Employability:

Pursuing a career in Real Estate and Property Management is exciting as it offers a range of different highly paid careers in managing, selling and valuing real estate alongside advising on market conditions and property feasibility studies.

Additionally, graduates in real estate and property management may work in a range of fields, including household, commercial, and industrial enterprises, as well as the private, public, and commercial sectors. Employers might range from big, global companies to tiny, independent businesses.

Job roles include:

• Administrative Services Manager
• Apartment Manager
• Building Rental Manager
• Commercial Appraiser
• Community Association Manager
• Construction Manager
• Corporate Real Estate Manager
• Foreclosure Specialist
• Homeowner Association Manager
• Land/Geomatics Surveyor
• Leasing Consultant
• Leasing Manager
• Onsite Property Manager
• Planning and Development Surveyor
• Property Asset Manager
• Property Developer
• Property Financier
• Property Researcher
• Property valuer
• Quantity Surveyor
• Real Estate Agent