Estate Agent, bachelor

• Starting 2008/2009
• Starting before 2008/2009

About the Study Programme

Subject:

Business Studies & Computer Science

Location:

Bø

Level:

Bachelor

Duration:

3 year(s)

ECTS:

180

Stay abroad:

Exchange agreements with several countries

Admission Requirements:

General admission requirements

Programme code:

220368

Language of instruction:
Norwegian

Application:

Application form

Read more in the curriculum

• Starting 2008/2009
• Starting before 2008/2009

Content:

The programme is intended for those who wish to pursue a career in property sales and estate agency brokerage. It will provide students with sound practical knowledge of the role of an estate agent, and supply the necessary skills for working independently as an estate agent and for applying for formal authorisation. Candidates will also acquire professional insight, analytical abilities and an understanding of the financial, administrative and various legal aspects of the field.

Year 1

• Practical Estate Agency Brokerage I 10 ECTS • Mathematics 10 ECTS • Business Financial Analysis and Accounts 10 ECTS • Law for Estate Agents I 5 ECTS • Statistics 5 ECTS • Organisation I 5 ECTS • Micro and Market Economy 5 ECTS • Information Technology 10 ECTS

Year 2

• Law for Estate Agents II 10 ECTS • Marketing 10 ECTS • Macro Economic Theory and Policy 5 ECTS • Investment and Finance 5 ECTS • Finance Accounting and Analysis 10 ECTS • Practical Estate Agency Brokerage II 10 ECTS • Elective Subject 10 ECTS

Year 3

• Financing of Property Investments 10 ECTS • Tax and Duty Laws for Estate Agencies 10 ECTS • Settlement and Accounting for Estate Agencies 10 ECTS • Law for

Estate Agents III 10 ECTS • Practical Estate Agency Brokerage III 20 ECTS

Teaching and learning methods:

A variety of teaching methods will be employed during the courses comprising the programme of study, in addition to lectures, seminars, group projects, individual assignments and excursions. Opportunities for practical work experience will be provided in the 6th semester through student placements.

Careers / further study:

Upon completion of the programme, students will be qualified to work as estate agents. Formal authorisation may be applied for after two years of experience in the field. With the title of state authorised estate agent, one may apply for a license to practice estate agency brokerage, and start one’s own business or work as a professional leader. One will also have acquired an economic-administrative education, and with some additional training, the possibility of earning authorisation as a bookkeeper. Graduates may also use this programme as a basis for further study, for example for a Master’s degree.