University of Cape Town
Financing and Valuing Commercial Property
Apply advanced valuation techniques and financial modelling to forecast commercial property returns and make data-driven investment decisions.
Start date
01 February 2021
Enroll by 26 January 2021
Course duration
8 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
6–8 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
As data becomes more available and less well-known property types become more established, investors are increasingly looking to diversify their portfolios and gain access to the different risk-and-return profiles these sectors can potentially offer. In a constrained property environment, investors and developers with an understanding of the macroeconomic drivers that influence the development of commercial property in a country stand to benefit the most. This includes the knowledge of the economics underpinning financing and valuing commercial property, including valuation theory explored in a commercial property context, and the use of financial modelling to forecast returns.
The Financing and Valuing Commercial Property online short course from the University of Cape Town (UCT) provides a sound understanding of the economics underpinning the investing in commercial property, as well as insight into the specialised tools required for property valuation.
Guided by UCT faculty with a knowledge of property feasibility analysis, valuation, and property finance, the course offers theoretical perspectives and practical approaches to commercial property investment. Understand different types of commercial properties, analyse the market, and discover investment vehicles. Finally, explore a broad overview of the South African listed property market and how it can be leveraged as an investment opportunity.
Is this course for you?
Investors and developers seeking to advance their understanding of the macroeconomic conditions that drive commercial property in South Africa will benefit from the focus on economics underpinning financing and valuing commercial property. Applicable not only to property consultants and property portfolio managers, but to investment analysts and asset managers, you’ll be exposed to the prediction of returns using financial modelling, discover property investment opportunities, and learn to apply valuation theory principles to real-world commercial property scenarios. You’ll investigate Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and other alternative property investments in order to better understand investment opportunities from different asset classes, and the other options available in a challenging local investment environment.
This course is certified by The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for CPD points. The course has an estimated 80 hours of learning and South African engineering professionals can earn up to eight CPD credits.*
International students need to consult their national professional engineering bodies to check whether this course is recognised for points towards maintaining professional status.
*Should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is upon you. The University of Cape Town and GetSmarter accept no responsibility. If you would like to claim validation or points, use the ECSA validation number UCTFIP20.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
As data becomes more available and less well-known property types become more established, investors are increasingly looking to diversify their portfolios and gain access to the different risk-and-return profiles these sectors can potentially offer. In a constrained property environment, investors and developers with an understanding of the macroeconomic drivers that influence the development of commercial property in a country stand to benefit the most. This includes the knowledge of the economics underpinning financing and valuing commercial property, including valuation theory explored in a commercial property context, and the use of financial modelling to forecast returns.
The Financing and Valuing Commercial Property online short course from the University of Cape Town (UCT) provides a sound understanding of the economics underpinning the investing in commercial property, as well as insight into the specialised tools required for property valuation.
Guided by UCT faculty with a knowledge of property feasibility analysis, valuation, and property finance, the course offers theoretical perspectives and practical approaches to commercial property investment. Understand different types of commercial properties, analyse the market, and discover investment vehicles. Finally, explore a broad overview of the South African listed property market and how it can be leveraged as an investment opportunity.
Is this course for you?
Investors and developers seeking to advance their understanding of the macroeconomic conditions that drive commercial property in South Africa will benefit from the focus on economics underpinning financing and valuing commercial property. Applicable not only to property consultants and property portfolio managers, but to investment analysts and asset managers, you’ll be exposed to the prediction of returns using financial modelling, discover property investment opportunities, and learn to apply valuation theory principles to real-world commercial property scenarios. You’ll investigate Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and other alternative property investments in order to better understand investment opportunities from different asset classes, and the other options available in a challenging local investment environment.
This course is certified by The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for CPD points. The course has an estimated 80 hours of learning and South African engineering professionals can earn up to eight CPD credits.*
International students need to consult their national professional engineering bodies to check whether this course is recognised for points towards maintaining professional status.
*Should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is upon you. The University of Cape Town and GetSmarter accept no responsibility. If you would like to claim validation or points, use the ECSA validation number UCTFIP20.
What will set you apart
The ability to identify and leverage property benchmarking tools and data analysis techniques to drive strategic commercial property investment decisions in your business.
Practical templates for financial modelling and valuation to help forecast potential returns more accurately.
Insight into the macroeconomic drivers of commercial property value and the different commercial property asset types in the South African market.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Commercial property: Analysing successful factors
Module 2
Macroeconomic drivers of property
Module 3
Commercial property contracts and funding mechanisms
Module 4
Predicting returns using financial modelling
Module 5
Property valuation methods
Module 6
Applied property valuation
Module 7
Property investment alternatives
Module 8
South African listed property market: REITs
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Course Convenor
Saul Nurick
Senior Lecturer, Department of Construction Economics and Management, UCT
About the certificate
Learn to apply valuation techniques to commercial properties and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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Why choose GetSmarter?
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Students are supported at every stage of the learning journey, enabling them to thrive professionally through increased relevance, competence, and confidence. Find out more about GetSmarter’s approach to digital learning, course design, and online delivery here.
Payment options
You can pay your course fees before the course starts, or you may opt for a split payment plan on courses that are nine weeks and shorter. For courses 10 weeks and longer, there is a three-part payment plan available. To find out more about payment options please visit our Payment and Financing FAQ, or contact an Enrollment Adviser, to find out which option you qualify for.
Manage your time
GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course work is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best.
At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
Seek employer assistance
By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll have an influence on the success of your organization. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
Of our past students, 37 percent have received financial assistance from their employers. You can ask for help, too. Here is a guide to show you how to request financial assistance from your employer.
If you are a Learning & Development (L&D) manager, or involved in training and upskilling for an organization, you can request information regarding our corporate offering on our GetSmarter for business page.
How to change your start date
As part of our commitment to your professional development, GetSmarter offers you a two-week period to change your course start date or request your money back if you’re not fully satisfied.
To qualify for a deferral of your course start date, or to cancel your enrollment and receive a refund of your course fee, your request would need to reach our Success Advisers before the release of Module 2. For more information, please read our Terms and Conditions.
Discover the Online Campus
The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please see the list of university partner login pages here.
Financing options
We've recently partnered with financial services firm, FeverTree, to offer you another convenient way to finance your short course education. Find out how you can apply for a short-term loan below.
How do I apply?
- You have the option of applying for a full course-cost loan agreement with FeverTree (South African citizens and short courses only)
- FeverTree works with GetSmarter to ensure your studies are financed right away, giving you the chance to join the soonest presentation
- You can find out if you pre-qualify in seconds. Send an SMS with your “Name*Surname*ID Number*Gross Salary” to 30082
- FeverTree’s application process is simple and quick – expect a 15-minute turnaround to find out if you’ve been successful with your loan application
- Even if you aren’t successful in your FeverTree application, you’ll still be eligible for the payment plan options with GetSmarter
