Build resilience in an industry driven by megatrends. Explore innovation in occupier and capital markets, and discover new investment opportunities in the face of change.
6 weeks entirely online,
excluding orientation
Self-paced weekly modules,
7–10 hours per week
Learn alongside a global cohort
of like-minded professionals
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An understanding of the global megatrends, innovations, and disruptions driving change in the real estate industry, with the skills to respond and adapt.
2
A future-focused perspective of how the property industry is changing, focusing on commercial and residential real estate, proptech, housing, and cities.
3
The skills to design a new investment fund or product that enhances the resilience of a real estate portfolio.
4
Global insights from Oxford Saïd faculty and research, equipping you to make informed decisions about real estate funds and investments.
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.
Over the duration of this online programme, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1 Real estate – The asset in context
Explore the current real estate universe and the context that will shape its future.
Module 2 Real estate investment and finance
Learn how to appraise real estate using a model based on first principles.
Module 3 Understanding commercial real estate markets
Learn about the future of the commercial real estate occupier markets and consider strategies to prepare for it.
Module 4 Developments in housing and residential property markets
Explore the balance between housing as a social need and an investment opportunity.
Module 5 Development, sustainability, and the future of cities
Discover how buildings and cities can adapt to become more sustainable.
Module 6 The future of real estate funds, portfolios, and capital markets
Learn how to create and pitch a new investment product, which will improve an investment portfolio.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during programme development.
Andrew Baum
Emeritus Professor, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Andrew is the expert on real estate at Saïd Business School. He teaches this as an elective on the Oxford MBA and Executive MBA, and leads the School’s global executive education programmes on the subject. Andrew’s research focus is on real estate investment and innovation, and he leads the Oxford Future of Real Estate Initiative, producing groundbreaking reports such as ‘PropTech 3.0: The future of real estate’.
A qualified member of the RICS and the CFA Institute, Andrew has authored several textbooks and over 50 refereed journal publications and book chapters. He received the UK PropTech Association Special Achievement Award in 2019. He launched and successfully exited three start-ups, has held senior positions with Prudential, Nuveen, CBRE Global Investors, Grosvenor and others, and is now advisor to several property businesses.
This Oxford Real Estate Investment Programme is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.
Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
Earn a certificate of attendance recognising your online programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.