University of Oxford
Oxford Real Estate Investment Programme
The landscape of real estate is evolving. Discover the megatrends and disruptions affecting occupier and capital markets, and enhance the durability of your investment portfolio amidst upcoming changes.
Start date
20 August 2025
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Programme overview
The amount of global assets that’s made up of real estate, identified by the PropTech 2020 report from the Oxford Future of Real Estate Initiative.
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Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
The real estate market is undergoing significant changes due to climate change, shifting demographics, pandemics, and new technologies. These global megatrends, innovations, and disruptions are driving the transformation of how we transact, manage, and invest in properties. To remain resilient in the face of change, professionals must adapt their portfolios.
To gain insight into the future of investment and development, consider joining the Oxford Real Estate Investment Programme offered by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This six-week programme offers a comprehensive exploration of the impact of global trends and forces on commercial, residential, and sustainable real estate, both now and in the future. You'll gain a theory, practice, and innovation framework that empowers you to appraise development and investment opportunities. With insights from industry leaders and the Oxford Future of Real Estate Initiative, you'll discover solutions to modern-day problems and be equipped to build a resilient real estate portfolio.
Is this programme for you?
This programme is designed for professionals, executives, functional experts, leaders, and decision-makers in various fields, such as real estate, finance, investment, engineering, and construction. It's also an excellent opportunity for those from adjacent or complementary sectors looking to transition or disrupt the real estate market. The programme provides a broad industry outlook and equips traditional real estate businesses, professionals, and those aiming to enter the market with the necessary skills to respond to industry change.
Property investors and venture capitalists will also benefit from the programme as it teaches them to leverage opportunities in start-ups and PropTech, and build resilient portfolios that can withstand global trends, innovation, and disruption. Experienced professionals in technology, business development, or real estate sales will gain holistic insight into a shifting landscape. No prerequisites are necessary for this course, but an understanding of maths and finance may be beneficial.
As a participant in the programme, you'll have the opportunity to network with industry experts and leaders worldwide. Upon completion, you'll join the Saïd Business School e-lumni community and gain access to the Oxford Saïd Executive Education Alumni group on LinkedIn*, providing you with a valuable professional network.
*Access to this group will only be granted following the participant’s successful completion and passing of the programme.
This Oxford Real Estate Investment Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 60 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Programme overview
Introduction
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
The real estate market is undergoing significant changes due to climate change, shifting demographics, pandemics, and new technologies. These global megatrends, innovations, and disruptions are driving the transformation of how we transact, manage, and invest in properties. To remain resilient in the face of change, professionals must adapt their portfolios.
To gain insight into the future of investment and development, consider joining the Oxford Real Estate Investment Programme offered by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This six-week programme offers a comprehensive exploration of the impact of global trends and forces on commercial, residential, and sustainable real estate, both now and in the future. You'll gain a theory, practice, and innovation framework that empowers you to appraise development and investment opportunities. With insights from industry leaders and the Oxford Future of Real Estate Initiative, you'll discover solutions to modern-day problems and be equipped to build a resilient real estate portfolio.
Is this programme for you?
This programme is designed for professionals, executives, functional experts, leaders, and decision-makers in various fields, such as real estate, finance, investment, engineering, and construction. It's also an excellent opportunity for those from adjacent or complementary sectors looking to transition or disrupt the real estate market. The programme provides a broad industry outlook and equips traditional real estate businesses, professionals, and those aiming to enter the market with the necessary skills to respond to industry change.
Property investors and venture capitalists will also benefit from the programme as it teaches them to leverage opportunities in start-ups and PropTech, and build resilient portfolios that can withstand global trends, innovation, and disruption. Experienced professionals in technology, business development, or real estate sales will gain holistic insight into a shifting landscape. No prerequisites are necessary for this course, but an understanding of maths and finance may be beneficial.
As a participant in the programme, you'll have the opportunity to network with industry experts and leaders worldwide. Upon completion, you'll join the Saïd Business School e-lumni community and gain access to the Oxford Saïd Executive Education Alumni group on LinkedIn*, providing you with a valuable professional network.
*Access to this group will only be granted following the participant’s successful completion and passing of the programme.
This Oxford Real Estate Investment Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 60 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
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What will set you apart
A holistic understanding of the global megatrends impacting the real estate industry, along with the skills to strategically respond to change and increase the resilience of a portfolio.
A future-focused view of the innovations and disruptions driving change in commercial and residential real estate, proptech, housing, and cities. 
The skills to design, develop, and pitch a new investment fund or product that will enhance a real estate portfolio.
Industry insights from global experts and real-world examples, empowering you to make informed decisions and accurate appraisals of real estate opportunities.
Unlimited access to both the official Oxford Executive Education Alumni group on LinkedIn and edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Programme curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Real estate – The asset in context
Module 2
Real estate investment and finance
Module 3
Understanding commercial real estate markets
Module 4
Developments in housing and residential property markets
Module 5
Development, sustainability, and the future of cities
Module 6
The future of real estate funds, portfolios, and capital markets
Programme Director
Andrew Baum
Emeritus Professor, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
About the certificate
Explore the upcoming trends in real estate and earn an official certificate of attendance from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the programme handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the programme.
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