Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
The Bachelor of Science Honours in Property Studies aims to provide advanced knowledge in Property Studies. After completion the learner will have acquired comprehensive, systematic, and integrated knowledge and techniques in:
Research forms an integral part of the curriculum that will equip learners with the skills to:
Provide learners with qualifying-level knowledge, skills, and competence appropriate to a vocation in Property Studies.
Equip learners with a foundation for further intellectual development and opportunities for gainful employment and rewarding contributions to society.
Provide learners with the ability to solve well-defined and frequently encountered problems, using well-established procedures and techniques.
Contribute towards meeting the prerequisites for professional registration with the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, as well as to proceed for further postgraduate studies.
Provide the profession with graduates who possess contextually specific fundamental skills, thereby facilitating upliftment, empowerment, and transformation.
Career opportunities are available in related fields such as Real Estate, Property Development, Property Investment, and Property Valuation, which have been classified by the Government as being scarce skills. Graduates can find employment in companies such as banks, consultancy firms, and Government departments from National to Municipal levels. Career opportunities also exist with housing associations and utility companies.
South Africa, as a developing country, should strive to improve and maintain its physical and economic development. Further development is essential to meet the aspirations of society, dependent on the provision of appropriate infrastructure, facilities, and processes. The availability of graduates in Property Studies is crucial to provide the necessary skills and competencies for development, management, and maintenance of facilities.
In recent years, there has been an increased need for specialized skills in the property industry. Professional Bodies like SAPOA, CSCM, and IPPSA have offered short courses to enhance skills in the industry. However, the demand for an academic and professional qualification in tertiary institutions is necessary to fill the gap for professionals in the property industry. The Honours Degree aims to address this need by equipping graduates with advanced knowledge and skills and providing opportunities for further studies at Master's and Doctoral levels.
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