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Perceptions of Academics on Real Estate Topics in Africa

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  • Chikafalimani Samuel H.P.

    (Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa)

  • Kibwami Nathan

    (Department of Construction Economics and Management, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda)

  • Moyo Sibusiso

    (Research, Innovation and Engagement, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa)

Abstract

This paper presents the perceptions of academics on real estate topics offered in Bachelors Real Estate (BRE) curricula in Africa. In order to understand the perceptions of academics on real estate topics, a survey of seven selected BRE curricula offered in different regions of Africa was conducted to determine important real estate topics academics included in the curricula. After analyzing the curricula, sorting and re-grouping the topics: Real estate management, Real estate valuation, Real estate economics, Real estate finance and investment, Real estate development, Real estate law, Real estate planning, Real estate research, Real estate industrial training and Real estate electives emerged to be important topics the academics considered to include in the curricula. The topics are in line with those expected in a real estate curriculum. In addition, results revealed that BRE curricula follow the interdisciplinary approach to real estate education. Findings will encourage universities in Africa and elsewhere to develop comprehensive real estate curricula or improve existing ones to accommodate the interdisciplinary approach and the international perspective of real estate education because of their benefits. The study will also support the harmonization of real estate education, practice, investment and business in Africa, hence contributing towards the economic development of the continent.

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  • Chikafalimani Samuel H.P. & Kibwami Nathan & Moyo Sibusiso, 2021. "Perceptions of Academics on Real Estate Topics in Africa," Real Estate Management and Valuation, Sciendo, vol. 29(1), pages 30-40, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:remava:v:29:y:2021:i:1:p:30-40:n:8
    DOI: 10.2478/remav-2021-0004
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    Keywords

    real estate topics; bachelors real estate curricula; Africa;
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    • L85 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Real Estate Services

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