Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the students understand the nature and the current challenges of real estate industry and the role of business owners in the field. The students have good knowledge of the theoretical concepts of business models and innovations. In addition they are familiar with the procedures of setting up a business, and can therefore, in practice, develop and manage business logic in a real estate context.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 01.03.2019 - 24.05.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Seppo Junnila

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Seppo Junnila

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Through a problem-based approach, the course introduces the students to entrepreneurship and innovations in the field of real estate business. The main topics covered are service dominant logic, business models and theories in innovation management. The students apply the theoretical knowledge learnt to developing a business model and preparing a business plan.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Pre-exam, lectures and group assignment (preliminary). Regular attendance required. The assessment methods and criteria will be defined in course syllabus.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    160 hours (6 cr). The workload per activity type will be presented in the course syllabus.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    To be announced in course syllabus, MyCourses and lectures.

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    REC-E3010 Real Estate Business and Entrepreneurship