The aim of the programme is to provide graduates with relevant knowledge and competencies needed to make constructive and effective contribution in their professional career path in real estate agency and brokerage.
Objectives of the programme
The objectives of the programme are to:
- Equip students with specialist knowledge about the sale, purchase and renting of different types of properties.
- Train students to understand the role of real estate agency and brokerage in supporting the establishment and expansion of organisations
- Equip students with the requisite skills, knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and frameworks underpinning the study of real estate agency and brokerage
- Provide students with the skills to undertake consultancy services and market research in real estate agency and brokerage
- Train students to acquire and develop ethical, hands-on and entrepreneurial skills needed for independent and professional practice in real estate agency and brokerage
- Expose students to new digital tools and strategies in real estate agency and brokerage
Admission Requirements
Diploma in Real Estate Agency and Brokerage
A. SSSCE Candidates
SSCE applicants must have Credit Passes (A-D) in Six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus any three (3) elective subjects
B. WASSCE Candidates
WASSCE applicants must have Passes (A1-D7) in Six subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus any three (3) elective subjects
C. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates
GCE “O” and “A” level holders with Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for science students).
D. Mature Applicants
- Must be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least five years old at the time of application.
- Pass written aptitude test (English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge).
F. Foreign Applicants
All foreign applicants shall be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalences and eligibility for admission towards appropriate placement.
Year by Year and Semester by Semester modules/courses
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE
No. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
T |
P |
C |
1 |
COS 101 |
Communication Skills I |
2 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
CLT 101 |
Computer Literacy I |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
REA 051 |
Law of Contract |
3 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
REA 053 |
Principles of Real Estate Agency |
3 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
REA 055 |
Fundamentals of Building Construction |
2 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
REA 057 |
Land Information Management |
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
REA 059 |
Technical Report Writing |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
15 |
6 |
18 |
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO
No. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
T |
P |
C |
1 |
COS 102 |
Communication Skills II |
2 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
CLT 102 |
Computer Literacy II |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
AFS 100 |
African Studies |
2 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
REA 052 |
Law of Agency |
3 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
REA 054 |
Real Estate Marketing |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
REA 056 |
Digital Tools and Strategies in Estate Agency |
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
REA 058 |
Negotiation in Estate Agency |
3 |
0 |
3 |
8. |
REA 058 |
Integrated Project Work |
0 |
6 |
3 |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
16 |
10 |
20 |
YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE
No. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
T |
P |
C |
1 |
REA 061 |
Lease and Tenancy Agreement |
3 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
REA 063 |
Customer Relations |
2 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
REA 065 |
Principles of Valuation |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
REA 067 |
Real Estate Investment Appraisal |
3 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
REA 069 |
Real Estate Economics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
REA 071 |
Customary Land Law |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
16 |
2 |
16 |
YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO
No. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
T |
P |
C |
1 |
ENT 212 |
Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
REA 062 |
Land Administration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
REA 064 |
Property Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
REA 066 |
Principles of Due Diligence |
3 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
REA 068 |
Ethics and Professional Practice |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
13 |
10 |
15 |