UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT
AND INVESTMENT
ONLINE SHORT COURSE
Improve your ability to identify and capitalise
on property investments
ABOUT THIS COURSE
In the property industry, knowing when to invest or 8 weeks,
develop is crucial to making intelligent business decisions. excluding orientation
Throughout the duration of this course, you’ll develop
the skills to identify potentially profitable investment
opportunities. You’ll learn how to identify the investor’s
objectives, analyse and understand the investment climate
and market conditions, and conduct a financial analysis
R15,900 incl. VAT
for property investments and developments. You’ll be
equipped with the knowledge you need to make an informed
investment decision, identify the characteristics of both the
residential and commercial sector, and understand their
intricacies. Discover how to manage and market a property
in the context of an emerging market, armed with a greater 10–12 hours/week of self-paced
learning, entirely online
understanding of the current market trends.

Each module is released weekly, allowing a

WHAT THE
flexible but structured approach to learning.
You’ll be supported as you engage in

COURSE COVERS
individual activities and group discussions,
ensuring you feel confident to submit your
best work at each weekly deadline.

During the eight weeks of this course you’ll learn to analyse

the characteristics of commercial and residential property
and explore the influence of local economic, political and
social contexts. Under the guidance of expert faculty you’ll
compare investment opportunities and analyse trends
affecting the property industry. Learn about property
cashflow and investment options. Discover different When investing in
approaches to valuation, how value is derived and what
property, a good credit
impacts it. By the end of this course you’ll have the ability to
create a commercially viable property development plan to score is important. An
manage and market an investment. extra 2% in interest can
cost a property investor
up to 32% more in home
loan repayments over
20 years.*
*Property24 (Mar, 2019).

UCT PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT ONLINE SHORT COURSE

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU
IF YOU WANT TO:

Create a property development plan and find funding for your potential projects.

Learn about the property industry in emerging economies from experts in the field.

Earn a certificate from Africa's leading university,1 as proof of your ability to understand
an amalgamation of property disciplines including property management, investment
and development.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

Anyone working in the real estate and construction industries who wishes to better capitalise on
investment opportunities will find this course valuable. Additionally, professionals not currently in the
industry who would like the skills to break into a property-related market can benefit from the teachings
provided. Guided by expert faculty, budding developers will gain a practical understanding of how to
purchase and renovate older properties, or how to construct new buildings as a means of growing their
asset portfolio. Finally, anyone in banking, accountancy, law or other professional services who works with
property clients will gain valuable and practical knowledge.

1
Top Universities (2019).

UCT PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT ONLINE SHORT COURSE

WHAT
YOU’LL LEARN
This online course integrates rich, interactive
media such as videos, infographics, and e-learning
activities, as well as didactic components such
as downloadable course notes. There are also
opportunities for collaborative learning through
discussion forums. The following modules contribute
to the holistic approach your learning path takes:
ORIENTATION MODULE
Welcome to Your Online Campus
ONE WEEK
You’ll be welcomed to the course and begin connecting
with fellow students, while exploring the navigation
and tools of your Online Campus. Be alerted to key
milestones in the learning path, and review how your
results will be calculated and distributed. You’ll be
required to complete your student profile, confirm
your certificate delivery address, and submit a digital
copy of your passport/identity document.
MODULE 1
An Introduction to Property Development
and Investment
Discover the development and investment process,
property in emerging markets, and property as an
asset class.
MODULE 2
Identifying Investment Opportunities
Explore the precursors to investment,
property entrepreneurship, and the external
investment environment.
UCT PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT ONLINE SHORT COURSE
MODULE 3
Property Law and the Legal Environment
Find out about town planning rules and
regulations, property ownership, and compliance.
MODULE 4
Property Cashflow and Investment Analysis
Investigate how to generate property cashflow and
income, and enter the investment environment.
MODULE 5
The Roles of Property Valuation
Learn about valuation, the factors affecting
it, and its impact on lending, taxation,
and risk management.
MODULE 6
Property Funding and Financing
Explore the differences between property
funding and financing, and the lender’s
and investor’s perspectives.
MODULE 7
The Development Process
Understand the processes involved in
the conception, feasibility and sustainability
analysis, and execution of the property
development process.
MODULE 8
Property Management
Learn about the steps involved in managing a
property, and the difference between property,
facilities, and asset management.
WHAT IS THE
UNIVERSITY OF
CAPE TOWN?
Learn more about UCT
WHO YOU’LL LEARN FROM
YOUR COURSE EXPERTS
These subject matter experts from the University of Cape Town (UCT) guide the course design and appear
in a number of course videos, along with a variety of industry professionals.

COURSE CONVENOR HEAD TUTOR TUTOR

 ROFESSOR
P SEAN GODOY
FRANCOIS VIRULY
Property Economist
and Associate Professor
Viruly has more than twenty years
experience in property and is
highly respected in this industry.
An associate professor, industry
speaker, researcher, and owner of
Viruly Consulting, he specialises in
independent property economics
and consulting.
Independent Property Consultant
Godoy is an experienced,
independent property consultant
operating through his company,
Divercity Property Solutions.
A member of the executive
committee of the South African
Chamber of Commerce, he has
years of experience in all sectors
of the property industry.
JUSTIN LEVE
Business Owner
A UCT graduate, Leve has 21 years’
experience in commercial, industrial
and residential real estate markets
both locally and abroad. He consults
to private and listed real estate
sectors throughout the country.
His specific focus is on investment
property deal facilitation and due
diligence advisory spanning all
property asset classifications.

YOUR SUCCESS TEAM

GetSmarter, with whom the University of Cape Town is collaborating to deliver this online course, provide a
personalised approach to online education which ensures you’re supported throughout your learning journey.

HEAD TUTOR SUCCESS MANAGER GLOBAL SUCCESS TEAM

A subject expert who’ll
guide you through
content-related challenges.
Your one-on-one support
available during University
hours (9am–5pm SAST)
to resolve technical and
administrative challenges.
Available 24/7 to solve your
tech-related and administrative
queries and concerns

UCT PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT ONLINE SHORT COURSE

A POWERFUL The course has been an
COLLABORATION overwhelming success and
it has been a real honour to
Since 2007, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has partnered with
be part of it. The property
digital education provider GetSmarter to take the university’s game is exciting and
renowned education online. The move towards delivering dynamic, and offers a world
education through the online model is strongly driven by the of opportunity on so many
university’s goal to broaden access to education from Africa’s
levels, with so many ways to
leading university to those who previously would not have been
make your mark.
able to access it due to geographical constraints.2 UCT’s scope
extends to all areas of sub-Saharan Africa, and opportunities are Sean Godoy,
being investigated for providing both UCT and its future students Head Tutor - Property
with opportunities for further growth. Development and Investment
online short course

WHAT IS THE
UNIVERSITY
OF CAPE TOWN?
Founded in 1829, UCT has a proud tradition of academic excellence
and effecting social change and development through its pioneering
scholarship, faculty and students. UCT’s reputation for excellence
is underpinned by its distinctive research, led by its distinguished
faculty, many of whom are world-leaders in their field.3

WHAT
IS GETSMARTER?
GetSmarter, a brand of 2U, Inc., partners with the world’s leading
universities to select, design and deliver premium online short
courses with a data-driven focus on learning gain.

Technology meets academic rigour in our people-mediated

model which enables lifelong learners across the globe to obtain
industry-relevant skills that are certified by the world’s most
reputable academic institutions.

2
QS Top Universities (2019).
3
Times Higher Education (2019).

UCT PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT ONLINE SHORT COURSE

EARN A CERTIFICATE FROM AFRICA’S
LEADING UNIVERSITY
Earn a certificate from the University of Cape Town, Africa’s leading University,4 as recognition of your newly
developed skills.

Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be
issued with a UCT certificate, you will need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The
handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.

Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and couriered to you at no additional cost. All certificate images
are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the University.

4
QS Top Universities (2019).

UCT PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT ONLINE SHORT COURSE

HOW BROWSER REQUIREMENTS
We recommend that you use Google Chrome as

YOU’LL LEARN your internet browser when accessing the Online

Every course is broken down into manageable,
weekly modules, designed to accelerate your
learning process through diverse learning activities:
• Work through your downloadable and online
instructional material
• Interact with your peers and learning
facilitators through weekly class-wide forums
and reviewed small group discussions
• Enjoy a wide range of interactive content,
including video lectures, infographics, live polls,
and more
• Investigate rich, real-world case studies
• Apply what you learn each week to quizzes and
ongoing project submissions, culminating in
an understanding of how to navigate property
investment and development
Campus. Although this is not a requirement, we
have found that this browser performs best for
ease of access to course material. This browser
can be downloaded here.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Certain courses may require additional software
and resources. These additional software and
resource requirements will be communicated to
you upon registration and/or at the beginning of
the course. Please note that Google, Vimeo, and
YouTube may be used in our course delivery, and
if these services are blocked in your jurisdiction,
you may have difficulty in accessing course
content. Please check with a Course Consultant
before registering for this course if you have any
concerns about this affecting your experience with
the Online Campus.

TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
In order to complete a course, you’ll need a
current email account and access to a computer
and the internet, as well as a PDF Reader. You may
need to view Microsoft PowerPoint presentations,
and read and create documents in Microsoft
Word or Excel. Installing Adobe Flash Player will
give you full access to certain course content,
such as interactive infographics. However, you’ll
still have access to this content in the form of a
downloadable PDF transcript if you’d prefer not
to use Flash.

UCT PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT ONLINE SHORT COURSE

 UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT
AND INVESTMENT
ONLINE SHORT COURSE
Learn to navigate investment opportunities, valuations and funding.

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