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IPF Certificate, IPF Diploma & MSc Real Estate Investment and Finance (IPF Entry Route)

IPF Certificate, IPF Diploma & MSc Real Estate Investment and Finance (IPF Entry Route)

Different course options

Study mode

Part time

Duration

24 months

Start date

FEB

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Investment Management Finance / Accounting (General) Estate Agency

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

In partnership with the Investment Property Forum (IPF), we offer a flexible route if you are wishing to obtain the IPF Certificate, IPF Diploma or the MSc Real Estate Investment and Finance. Delivered on a part-time basis,?it comprises a series of professional development courses delivered by leading names in property investment and academia.

In a fast-moving global market, the IPF's industry-recognised education programme offers you a unique advantage. You will address the key areas of investment, finance and property. The programme will equip you with the latest knowledge and skills to ensure you stay one step ahead. Join your peers at these intensive, interactive sessions and immerse yourself in a fresh, topical leading-edge learning experience.

IPF Certificate in Property Investment

The Certificate consists of an introductory online course - Introduction to Property Investment - followed by two 4-5 day face-to-face courses; Corporate Finance and Real Estate Portfolio Management. These are delivered at the University of Reading Whiteknights Campus, in the Henley Business School.
The IPF Certificate is listed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a Key 2 Appropriate Examination under the Managing Investments activity. Holders of the IPF Certificate will need to complete a Key 3 qualification, namely a UK regulatory examination, to meet the full examination requirements for this activity. For more information on the appropriate examinations.
Students who obtain the Certificate are eligible to undertake the additional three modules (taught at Reading) to gain the IPF Diploma. The IPF Diploma can be achieved as a stand-alone qualification as outlined below.
Any of the modules can be attended on a CPD basis, subject to eligibility.

IPF Diploma in Property Investment

These specialist modules lead to an externally-accredited Diploma in Property Investment from the Investment Property Forum (IPF), recognised as the IPF Diploma. Students complete the Real Estate Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Real Estate Securities, Real Estate Investment Appraisal and Real Estate Funding modules to complete this qualification. Each 4-5 day, face-to-face IPF Diploma module is delivered at the University of Reading, Whiteknights campus and supported by Real Estate & Planning's Virtual Learning Environment.

Delegates taking the IPF Diploma are entitled to free student membership of the IPF for the duration of the course, to a maximum of three years. Those who have completed the Diploma are fast-tracked for full IPF membership.

Those who successfully achieve the IPF Diploma can use the designation DipIPF after their name.

Modules

IPF Certificate, IPF Diploma & MSc Real Estate Investment and Finance

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

Students need to pay currently £2,000 for each taught module; Online module: £450.

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

To be confirmed

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree from a UK university, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised university; You should normally be in relevant graduate level employment.