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.
Structure
MODE OF DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAMME
Mode of delivery will be both face-to-face and ODeL
The programme will adopt face -to –face mode of instruction using various techniques which include didactic lectures, case studies, and seminar presentations
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
TOTAL 315 HOURS
Admission Requirements
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:
- 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 Equivalent: Two 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.
Careers
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.
Fees and Funding
| 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:
- Obtains an aggregate mark between 30% and 39% inclusive and has failed in not more that an equivalent of nine (9) course units or
- 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:
- Has failed in more than an equivalent of 9 course units, or
- Has failed in any course unit after 4 attempts or
- Has failed to take prescribed examinations without good cause or
- 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.
