Real Estate Economics and Finance
Online certificate course
Gain a comprehensive understanding of economic and financial theories to value property and make portfolio decisions. Explore the real estate cycle with guidance from expert LSE faculty.
8 weeks, entirely online with self-paced weekly modules
Gain a competitive edge as an investor, developer, or real estate practitioner
Earn an official certificate of competence from LSE
91% learner satisfaction
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:
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Practical real estate investment skills underpinned by theoretical frameworks, the confidence to recommend property investments to maximise returns, and insight into the value of investing in sustainable real estate.
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An in-depth knowledge of real estate markets, including the forces determining property prices, and an understanding of how these might change over time.
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The ability to calculate a property’s value and analyse suitable methods for financing the purchasing of a property.
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A digital certificate from LSE as validation of your newfound real estate knowledge and skills.
Course curriculum
Over the duration of this online Real Estate Economics and Finance course, you’ll work your way through the following modules:
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
This course 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 course has an estimated 70 hours of learning.
Your Course Convenor
Professor Olmo Silva
Professor of Real Estate Economics and Finance; Director of Graduate Studies, LSE
Olmo joined the LSE Department of Geography and Environment in September 2007. He is a research associate at the Spatial Economics Research Centre, where he was research Olmo joined the LSE Department of Geography and Environment in September 2007. He is a research associate at the Spatial Economics Research Centre, where he was research director between 2013 and 2016. He is also a research associate at the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE, where he worked as a full-time research officer between September 2004 and August 2007. His research concentrates on the economics of education, the economics of entrepreneurship, and urban and real estate economics.
Olmo received his BSc and MSc in Economics from Bocconi University, Milan, and earned his PhD in Economics from the European University Institute, Florence. He also spent some time visiting University College London as a Marie Curie Visiting Fellow and Harvard University as a Visiting Scholar. He is a Research Fellow of both the IZA Network and the CESifo group.
His research has been published in leading general interest and field journals, including the Economic Journal, the Journal of the European Economic Association, the Journal of Labor Economics, the Journal of Urban Economics, and the Review of Economics and Statistics.
“The LSE Real Estate Economics and Finance course has truly opened my eyes to the industry. It is fascinating, and it also highlights the deep knowledge required to make the best financial decisions. The online course experience has been good. While the Online Campus is very interactive, I did miss being able to learn directly from a teacher's explanation. But of course that's only possible in a real-life course. I have really learned the fundamentals and basic knowledge. The course guides you and suggests where to go deeper in order to become a true expert. Connecting with the tutor and classmates was fine through the discussion forum, but perhaps a few more virtual sessions would be helpful – maybe an introductory one to share contacts and profiles so enable further discussion in a more smooth way. The online support has been amazing. I have to say that I always received a solution or response on time.”
– Javier Robredo G. | Economist
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