Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this paper is to report comments given in a survey of
property professionals in the industry on Masters Real Estate (MRE)
curricula in South Africa.
Methodology: A questionnaire was administered to obtain comments from
property professionals in the industry on MRE curricula in South Africa.
Findings: The property industry survey revealed that MRE curricula in
South Africa have both strengths and weaknesses. The main strength of
the curricula noted by the property professionals is that the curricula are
interdisciplinary. Weaknesses reported include lack of case studies and
practical components in the curricula.
Research limitations: Results of the survey will not directly influence
change to the processes of curriculum development for postgraduate real
estate education in South Africa. Curricula development will largely depend
on outcomes of discussions of lecturing staff and university administrations
implementing the courses.
Value: The study will support processes of curricula improvement for MRE
programmes in South Africa