FOBE - Bachelor of Real Estate Management (Honours)

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Programme Overview

Overview:

This programme has been designed with the aim to equip students with essential fundamental skills for careers in property valuation, estate agency, property management, property development, market research and property investment and finance under the built environment sector Malaysia. The programme focuses in core competencies required on property valuation in wide ranges of property and purposes inclusive of traditional, statutory, investment, plant and machinery, special properties and development appraisal. Students will also be trained in property development, land purchase, property management, support service, managing and maintaining residential, commercial and industrial property and be exposed to financial, legal in investment practices such as investment analysis, viability study, market study and portfolio management of real estate projects.

Intake

Duration:

3 ½ years

Campus:

KL Main Campus

KL (R2/0734/6/0010)(12/32)(MQA/FA17016)

Progression Routes:

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Real Estate is accredited by both local and international professional bodies, including the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Malaysia (BOVAEP) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), United Kingdom, with input from the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM). This professional recognition ensures that the programme meets industry standards and enhances graduates’ employability both locally and internationally.

The programme is structured as a 3½-year full-time course of study leading to the award of a Bachelor of Real Estate degree. Graduates who aspire to become Registered Valuers are required to complete an additional two years of supervised professional training under a Registered Valuer and pass the Test of Professional Competence (TPC) administered by BOVAEP. During this training period, candidates must maintain provisional registration with the Board.

As an accredited programme, graduates are eligible for direct registration with BOVAEP as a Probationary Valuer (PV), Probationary Estate Agent (PEA), or Probationary Property Manager (PPM), providing a clear pathway towards professional qualification and practice.

Accreditation by Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Malaysia (BOVAEP)

The Bachelor of Real Estate Management (Honours) [formerly known as the Bachelor of Estate Management (Honours)] (introduced in 2013) and the Diploma in Real Estate Management [formerly known as the Diploma in Technology (Property Management)] (introduced in 2004) received accreditation from the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Malaysia (BOVAEP) in 2013 (for the bachelor's degree) and 2014 (for the diploma), respectively.

With this accreditation, TAR UC students who graduate with the Bachelor of Real Estate Management (Honours) are eligible to apply to BOVAEP as Probationary Valuers, Probationary Estate Agents, and/or Probationary Property Managers. They may subsequently register for the Test of Professional Competence for Valuers, Estate Agents, and/or Property Managers conducted by BOVAEP. Upon passing the test, they are eligible to register with BOVAEP as Registered Valuers, Registered Estate Agents, and/or Registered Property Managers, and may apply for admission as Members of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM). Students who graduate with the Diploma in Real Estate Management are eligible to apply to BOVAEP as Probationary Estate Agents and subsequently register for the Test of Professional Competence for Estate Agents conducted by BOVAEP. Upon passing the final professional interview, they are eligible to register with BOVAEP as Registered Estate Agents.

Diploma graduates from TAR UC may also receive credit transfer towards pursuing the Bachelor of Real Estate Management (Honours) at Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC).

Accreditation by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (UK)

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Head Office, Westminster, London, UK. (Source: Picture taken by TAR UMT Staff, 2018)

TAR UMT is proud to be among the earliest private universities in Malaysia to have its degree programmes accredited by RICS. This accreditation reflects the University's commitment to delivering education that meets internationally recognized professional and industry standards. Students benefit from a curriculum that is aligned with current industry practices and global expectations, enhancing their competitiveness in both local and international job markets.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a globally respected professional body that sets standards for the land, property, construction, and real estate industries. Established in 1868 in the United Kingdom, RICS was founded to promote professionalism, ethical conduct, and technical excellence within the surveying profession. Over the past 150 years, it has grown into an internationally recognized organization with members and industry influence across more than 140 countries. RICS is highly regarded worldwide because of its commitment to maintaining consistent professional standards and best practices. Governments, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and property developers rely on RICS standards for valuation, construction, project management, and real estate services. As a result, RICS qualifications are recognized in major markets such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, India, and many other countries.

Studying a RICS-accredited degree provides students with a significant advantage in their professional careers. Accreditation confirms that the programme equips graduates with the knowledge, technical competencies, and ethical standards sought by employers worldwide. Furthermore, graduates of RICS-accredited programmes may pursue professional membership and Chartered status, further strengthening their career prospects and global mobility. For prospective students, a RICS-accredited degree at TAR UMT represents more than an academic qualification; it is a pathway to a globally recognized profession. It opens doors to international career opportunities, professional development, and a worldwide network of industry experts, making it an excellent choice for those aspiring to build successful careers in the built environment sector.

Programme Outline

Introduction to Valuation
Applied Valuation
Investment Valuation
Valuation of Special Properties
Statutory Valuation
Advanced Valuation
Professional Practice
Principles of Management
Facilities Management
Property Management
Property Market Research
Property Investment and Finance
Accounting & Financial Management
Building Maintenance Management
Building Construction Technology
Principles of Economics
Land Economics
Real Estate Agency Practice
Principles of Law
Property Law
Building By-Laws
Law of Property Taxation
Land Acquisition
GIS in Property Management
Town and Country Planning
Integrated Projects
Research Methodology
Project & Dissertation
Industrial Training
BIM and IT
Property Marketing
Building Science & Services
Property Technology (PropTech)
Building Maintenance Technology

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-Curricular Courses:

English for Tertiary Studies, Academic English, English for Career Preparation, Falsafah dan Isu Semasa/Philosophy and Contemporary Issues, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban/Introduction to Leadership, Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2, Bahasa Kebangsaan A/Entrepreneurship, Integrity and Anti-Corruption/Service Learning, Co-curricular