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INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TRAINING PROGRAM IN REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT

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The Real Estate Economics and Management major provides basic and practical knowledge in the field of real estate management and business. Students studying this major will be equipped with basic knowledge of construction engineering and in-depth knowledge of real estate economics and management.

In addition, students are trained in soft skills (communication skills, leadership, teamwork, time management, etc.) and professional skills (collecting information, analyzing economic, market, policy, and legal factors related to real estate management and business; project planning and management skills; applying information technology and modern equipment to support work, etc.).

What careers are available for graduates of the Real Estate Economics and Management program?
After graduation, bachelors or engineers in Real Estate Economics and Management from National University of Civil Engineering can work in project development, real estate valuation, property operation and management, act independently as real estate brokers, or apply for positions as staff or managers in real estate offices and companies, including:

  • Real estate investors / Real estate investment consultants / Project directors;

  • Real estate appraisers;

  • Managers of real estate transaction offices;

  • Real estate brokers, staff at transaction offices, project-planning departments, customer service, and higher-level positions such as department or company management.

 Real Estate Development – One of the Career Paths for Engineers/Bachelors in Real Estate Economics and Management

Career Opportunities for Graduates in Real Estate Economics and Management – Faculty of Economics and Construction Management

Employment Opportunities for Graduates
Graduates (Bachelors/Engineers) specialized in Real Estate Economics and Management from the Faculty of Economics and Construction Management can work in:

  • Real estate brokerage and valuation companies; real estate trading floors; property appraisal companies; real estate-related projects; real estate operation and business companies; domestic and international projects investing in real estate.

  • Universities and colleges offering programs in Real Estate Economics and Management.

  • Government agencies and research institutes specializing in land and real estate.

  • Government administration from central to local levels in the fields of land and property valuation.

Average Salary for Graduates
The starting salary for new graduates in Real Estate Economics and Management is around 7–8 million VND/month. Depending on skills and job position, this can quickly increase to 20–30 million VND/month.

In general, real estate is a high-income sector with flexible working locations and hours. Career opportunities range from individual real estate business, real estate brokerage companies, to positions in multinational real estate corporations. Graduates can also work across various industries.

What’s New in the Real Estate Economics and Management Program at the University of Civil Engineering?
Starting from the 2020–2021 academic year, the University of Civil Engineering adopted the new national qualification framework, offering two levels: Bachelor and Engineer. Students can choose their path at the end of the 3rd year.

  • Engineer Program: The standard study duration is 5.5 years, with the Engineer degree recognized at the master’s level in the future.

  • Bachelor Program: Students who wish to graduate earlier can choose this option, with a duration of 3.5–4 years, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management – specializing in Real Estate Economics and Management.

Compared to the Engineer program, the Bachelor program reduces some courses, particularly advanced construction engineering subjects, focusing instead on subjects that serve professional work after graduation, such as Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Brokerage and Transactions, Condominium Management, Applied IT for Real Estate Management, and Real Estate Valuation.

Graduates who wish to pursue higher education can return for a Master’s degree, which takes approximately 1.5 years.

Curriculum for the Bachelor Program (New Framework):

  1. General Knowledge: Advanced Mathematics, Basic English, Political Science, Basic Information Technology.

  2. Core and Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Microeconomics, Fundamentals of Management Science, Technical Drawing, Structural Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Soil Mechanics, Reinforced Concrete Structures, Construction Techniques, Building Technical Systems.

  3. Specialized Knowledge: Real Estate Economics, Investment Economics, Construction Economics, Real Estate Management, Real Estate Brokerage and Transactions, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate Valuation, Real Estate Investment and Business Law, Applied IT for Real Estate Management.

After completing coursework, students undertake a 1-month internship before submitting their graduation thesis/project.

Currently, many companies in the real estate sector have partnered with the university to support students in internships and practical training at projects that the companies are implementing. They are also ready to recruit students to work immediately after graduation. This presents a significant opportunity for students choosing this major. Students not only learn theoretical knowledge but also receive guidance on applying that knowledge to real-world projects, while gaining valuable experience to build their future careers.

Students of the Real Estate Economics and Management program doing internships at Hải Phát Land

To apply for the Construction Management Program – Major in Real Estate Economics and Management, students can register for the following subject combinations:

  • A00 (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry)

  • A01 (Mathematics, Physics, English)

  • D07 (Mathematics, Chemistry, English)

The major code is 7580302-02.

For more information, please contact:
Faculty of Economics and Construction Management – National University of Civil Engineering (NUCE)