International Property Development A

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. You will be notified in writing by the Student Centre if you are selected.

One of the following subjects:

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A series of case studies conducted in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Singapore over four intensive weeks. The fieldwork will be conducted by the University of Hong Kong. Case studies are to be carried out in groups. They will cover a range of property and construction topics including project inception, project finance, project valuation and appraisal, development appraisal, urban planning policies and permits, project procurement and delivery, construction planning and management, construction technology and services, construction methods and equipment, construction and leasing contracts, and associated legal matters.

Students are required to arrange and pay for their own travel, accommodation and incidentals.

• To provide an international perspective in property and construction
• To observe and record industry operations in several Asian countries
• To enable international comparisons of property and construction markets
• To understand alternative cultural drivers of the property and construction industries

Case studies and professional reports equivalent to 10,000 words (100%).

None specified

Course materials including case study materials.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Case study work in teams
• Written professional reports
• Oral presentations
• International experience

This subject may be run in an intensive mode. Check the timetable for details.