Overview

    Background

    The degree programme in Bachelor of Real Estate (BRE) was introduced in 2009 to replace the Bachelor of Arts in Land Economics which had had been offered since 1967. The curriculum review was in response to the changing trends in the real estate industry and allowed for a considerable degree of flexibility and integration of several disciplines. The change of name in the revised curriculum was to ensure that Bachelor of Real Estate is in tandem with similar programmes offered worldwide that are using the term “Real Estate” to describe their course programmes. The current revision is aimed at ensuring that the curriculum conforms to the guidelines and regulations set out by the Commission for University Education (CUE) as well as requirements and standards set out by the Directorate of Quality Assurance of the University of Nairobi.

    Philosophy of the Programme

    The Real Estate Bachelor’s degree program is designed to meet an ever increasing need and challenges in property valuation, management and development of real estate in response to the economic and social aspirations envisaged in Kenya vision 2030 blue print that seeks to transform Kenya into a middle income economy through efficient use, development and management of the land resource.

    Rationale of the Programme

    The Bachelor of Real Estate degree programme seeks to train professionals who are registrable by the Valuers Registration Board (VRB) and other relevant professional bodies in the Real estate sector and the built environment.

    Goal of the Programme

    The goal of the Real Estate degree programme is to create, develop and supply well trained and knowledgeable professionals to both private and public sectors who have expertise in the fields of valuation, property management, Land management and policy, building maintenance and housing administration and policy.

    MODE OF DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAMME

    Mode of delivery will be both face-to-face and ODeL

    Face – to Face Mode

    The programme will adopt face -to –face mode of instruction using various techniques which include didactic lectures, case studies, and seminar presentations

     e- Learning (ODeL) Mode

    The open, distance and electronic mode of learning will be offered using multi-media approach that include self-instructional print and electronic study materials.

    There will be limited face-to-face instruction during residential training or through skype up to a maximum of one third of the instruction time for the course programme.

     

     

     

    FIRST YEAR

    FIRST SEMESTER

     

    CODE                     COURSE                                                                                                               CONTACT HRS  

    BRE 101 Physical Environment                                                                                                     45

    BRE 103 Real Estate Statistics I                                                                                                     45          

    BRE 105 Microeconomics                                                                                                              45          

    BRE 107 Architectural Drawing and Design                                                                                60          

    BRE 109 Environmental Science                                                                                                   45          

    BRE 111 Elements of Law and Government                                                                               45          

    BRE 113 Environmental Building Services                                                                                  45          

    CCS 001 Communication Skills                                                                                                     45          

    TOTAL                                                                                                                                   375 Hours

     

    SECOND SEMESTER

     

    CODE                     COURSE                                                                                                               CONTACT HRS  

     

    BRE100 Real Estate Statistics II                                                                                                    45          

    BRE 102 Macroeconomics                                                                                                             45          

    BRE 104 Building Technology I                                                                                                     60          

    BRE 106 Introduction to Computing                                                                                           45

    BRE 108 Law of Contract and Tort                                                                                               45

    BRE 110 Mathematics for Real Estate                                                                                         45

    CCS 007 Science and Technology in Development                                                                   45

    CCS 010 HIV/AIDS                                                                                                                           45          

     

    TOTAL                                                                                                                                   375 Hours

     

    SECOND YEAR

     FIRST SEMESTER

     

    CODE                     COURSE                                                                                                               CONTACT HRS  

     

    BRE 201 Introduction to Land Surveying                                                                                   45          

    BRE 203 Microeconomic Theory                                                                                                 45          

    BRE 205 Building Technology        II                                                                                             45          

    BRE 207 Law of Real Property                                                                                                      45          

    BRE 209 Business Law                                                                                                                    45          

    BRE 211 Principles of Agriculture and Forestry                                                                         45          

    BRE 213 Elements of Urban and Regional Planning                                                                 45

     

    TOTAL                                                                                                                                   315 Hours

    SECOND SEMESTER

     

    CODE                     COURSE                                                                                                               CONCTACT HRS

    BRE 200 Agricultural Economics and Management                                                             45          

    BRE 202 Principles of Valuation                                                                                                            45          

    BRE 204 Macro-economic Theory                                                                                                        45          

    BRE 206 Building Materials and Finishes                                                                                             45          

    BRE 208 Land Economics I                                                                                                                      45          

    BRE 210                 Principles of Management                                                                                  45            

    BRE 212                 Property and Infrastructure Development                                                          45          

     

    TOTAL                                                                                                                                        315 Hours

     

     

     

    THIRD YEAR

    FIRST SEMESTER

     

    CODE                     COURSE                                                                                                    CONTACT HRS

    BRE 301 Applied Valuation I                                                                                                          45          

    BRE 303 Principles of Accounting and Financial Management                                            45          

    BRE 305 Natural Resource Economics                                                                                      45          

    BRE 307 Land Administration and Information Systems                                              45

    BRE 309 Investment Appraisal and Analysis                                                               45

    BRE 311 Land Economics II                                                                                                          45

    BRE 313 Entrepreneurial Studies                                                                                                                45          

    TOTAL                                                                                                                                   315 Hours

    SECOND SEMESTER

    CODE                     COURSE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               CONTACT HRS                       

    BRE 300 Land Taxation                                                                                                                    45          

    BRE 302 Environmental Impact Assessment and Audits                                                   45          

    BRE 304 Value and Risk Management                                                                                      45          

    BRE 306 Contracts and Procurement of Real Estate Services                                          45          

    BRE 308                 Real Estate Finance                                                                                                        45          

    BRE 310 Project Management Theory and Practice                                                            45          

    BRE 312 Research Methods                                                                                                          45

     

    TOTAL                                                                                                                                       315 Hours

     

    THIRD TERM

     

    BRE 314 Industrial Attachment                                                                    8 Weeks (320 Hours)

    FOURTH YEAR

     FIRST SEMESTER

     

    CODE                     COURSE                                                                                                               CONTACT            HRS       

     

    BRE 401 Information Communication Technology in Real Estate                                                      45

    BRE 403                Property and Facilities Management                                                                       45          

    BRE 405         Applied Valuation II: Plant and Machinery                                                                     45

    BRE 407 Property Maintenance                                                                                                               45          

    BRE 409                Property Marketing and Agency                                                                                45

    BRE 410/411       Research Project                                                                                         90

                   

    TOTAL                                                                                                                                           315 Hrs

     

    FOURTH YEAR

    SECOND SEMESTER

     

    CODE                     COURSE                                                                                                               CONTACT HRS  

     

    BRE 400 Professional Practice & Ethics                                                                                        45          

    BRE 402 Property Dispute Resolution                                                                                           45          

    BRE 404 Housing Economics and Administration                                                                        45

    BRE 406 Land Management and Policy Studies                                                                            45

    BRE 408 Applied Valuation III: Valuation of Natural Resources                                                  45

    BRE 410/411       Research Project                                                                                                  90          

     

    TOTAL                                                                                                                                   315 HOURS

    SCHEDULE OF INTAKES

    The program has one intake per year. This application portal is normally open throughout the year, however the classes begin every September. To access the application system, check the Online Application link on the website.

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants must satisfy the minimum University of Nairobi General Admission criteria as provided for under statute XXII.  In addition, applicants with the following qualifications will be eligible for consideration for admission into the degree programme:

    1. K.C.S.E. Applicants or Equivalent: Mean Grade C+ with a minimum of grade C+ in the following subject clusters:

    Cluster 1: Mathematics

    Cluster II: English or Kiswahili

    Cluster III: Physics or Chemistry or Biology or Accounts or Commerce or Economics

    Cluster IV: Geography or Agriculture or History or Building Construction or Drawing and Design or Woodwork;

    (b)          KACE (‘A’ Level) Applicants or EquivalentTwo Principal Passes in any one of the following subjects: Economics, History, Geography, Commerce, or any other relevant subject, and a credit pass in the English language and Mathematics at KCE level or equivalent.

    (c)           Diploma Holders:  Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Diploma or its equivalent in:  Building Construction, Architectural Studies, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering; or Diploma in Estate Agency and Property Management from University of Nairobi or any other institution of higher learning recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.

     

    (d)          Degree Holders:  A holder of a University degree or its equivalent from a recognized University in the following areas:  Architecture, Engineering, Design, Economics, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commerce, Building Economics and Planning.

     

     Credit Transfer and Exemptions

     

    (a) A candidate seeking a credit transfer for any course or courses shall send a formal application on the prescribed forms to the Academic Registrar through the normal university procedures attaching relevant documents.

    (b). No exemption shall be considered for Diploma, studios/portfolios and research project. Exemptions shall not exceed 1/3 of the total number of course units.  For a course to be considered for exemption a candidate should have attained a Credit at Higher Diploma or in a Degree and it shall not apply to the last two years of study.  Exemptions and credit transfers shall be governed by guidelines and regulations of the University of Nairobi.

    The goal of the Real Estate degree programme is to create, develop and supply well trained and knowledgeable professionals to both private and public sectors who have expertise in the fields of valuation, property management, Land management and policy, building maintenance and housing administration and policy.

    BACHELOR OF REAL ESTATE - B_04      
    BA Real Estate-Year 1 (TOTAL of 16 units)  Semester 1    Semester 2   Yearly TOTAL 
    TUITION         180,000          180,000               360,000
    MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)              6,500                      -                     6,500
    ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)              7,000                      -                     7,000
    CAUTION - (ONCE)              5,000                      -                     5,000
    LIBRARY (PER YEAR)              4,000                      -                     4,000
    REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)              2,250               2,250                   4,500
    EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)              8,000               8,000                 16,000
    ID CARD ( PER YEAR)              1,000                      -                     1,000
    STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)              1,000                      -                     1,000
    ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)              2,000                      -                     2,000
    TOTAL         216,750          190,250               407,000
    BA Real Estate-Year 2 (TOTAL of 16 units)      
       Semester 1    Semester 2   Yearly TOTAL 
    TUITION         180,000          180,000               360,000
    MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)              6,500                      -                     6,500
    ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)              7,000                      -                     7,000
    LIBRARY (PER YEAR)              4,000                      -                     4,000
    REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)              2,250               2,250                   4,500
    EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)              8,000               8,000                 16,000
    ID CARD ( PER YEAR)              1,000                      -                     1,000
    STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)              1,000                      -                     1,000
    ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)              2,000                      -                     2,000
    TOTAL         211,750          190,250               402,000
           
    BA Real Estate-Year 3 (TOTAL of 14 units)      
       Semester 1    Semester 2   Yearly TOTAL 
    TUITION         180,000          180,000               360,000
    MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)              6,500                      -                     6,500
    ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)              7,000                      -                     7,000
    LIBRARY (PER YEAR)              4,000                      -                     4,000
    REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)              2,250               2,250                   4,500
    EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)              7,000               7,000                 14,000
    ID CARD ( PER YEAR)              1,000                      -                     1,000
    STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)              1,000                      -                     1,000
    ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)              2,000                      -                     2,000
    TOTAL         210,750          189,250               400,000
           
    BA Real Estate-Year 4 (TOTAL of 14 units)      
       Semester 1    Semester 2   Yearly TOTAL 
    TUITION         180,000          180,000               360,000
    MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)              6,500                      -                     6,500
    ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)              7,000                      -                     7,000
    LIBRARY (PER YEAR)              4,000                      -                     4,000
    REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)              2,250               2,250                   4,500
    EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)              7,000               7,000                 14,000
    ID CARD ( PER YEAR)              1,000                      -                     1,000
    STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)              1,000                      -                     1,000
    ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)              2,000                      -                     2,000
    TOTAL         210,750          189,250               400,000
           
    Grand TOTAL: BA Real Estate (TOTAL of 60 Units)      1,609,000
    Exam Regulations

     

    A candidate who:

    1.  Obtains an aggregate mark between 30% and 39% inclusive and has failed in not more that an equivalent of nine (9) course units or
    2. Fails in a supplementary examination

    Shall, on the recommendation of the School board of Examiners and approval by the Senate, be required to repeat the year of study and attend classes in the failed unit(s) and take the examination the failed course units at the next Ordinary University Examination.

                              (g). A candidate who:

    1. Has failed in more than an equivalent of 9 course units, or
    2. Has failed in any course unit after 4 attempts or
    3. Has failed to take prescribed examinations without good cause or
    4. Has failed to re-submit a revised portfolio/project.

                              Shall on recommendation by the School Board of Examiners and approval by Senate be

                    DISCONTINUED from the degree programme.