University

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Finance

Program overview

The Real Estate and Finance bachelor's program at KTH is designed for individuals eager to engage in the dynamic evolution of the real estate sector, leveraging new technologies and heightened environmental consciousness.

Last updated: July 19, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Finance

Length of program

3 years

Number of Credits Required

180 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Real Estate and Finance bachelor’s program equips students with expertise in economics, law, and management, emphasizing the financial sector’s pivotal role in fostering sustainability. It introduces them to the legal frameworks underpinning the financial and real estate markets, stressing the significance of customer perspectives in banking and real estate. The program commences with an optional introductory course, followed by exploration of various facets at the nexus of finance and real estate, culminating in a thesis focused on real estate.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Compulsory Courses: 1st Year

The community building process for real estate and finance
Mathematics for Economists
Basic statistics for economists
Legal overview course
Social construction economics
Organization and leadership
Applied Mathematics and Statistics for Economists

Compulsory Courses: 2nd Year

Property Information Technology
Investment analysis
Financial reporting and analysis
Property financing and investment
Financial Econometrics
Business and property taxation
General property law
Credit and insolvency law

Compulsory Courses: 3rd Year

Financial property management
Relationship marketing and market analysis
Management and ethics
Special property law

Conditionally Elective Courses:

Degree project in finance
Degree project in real estate economics
Capital markets and financial instruments
Credit assessment
Property Valuation

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Case Competition
Base Calculation Seminar

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Lunch Lectures
Company Visits

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Real Estate Finance
Portfolio Management
Transactions

Common employers

Banks
Insurance Companies,
Housing Finance Institutes
Real Estate Companies

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Agnieszka Zalejska Jonsson

Associate Professor-Division of Building and Real Estate Economics

Björn Berggren

Head of School, Professor-Division of Real Estate Business and Financial Systems

Kent Eriksson

Professor-Division of Real Estate Business and Financial Systems

Mention any recent real estate research achievements or ongoing projects

K. Eriksson, O. Vigren and A. Lindstrand, “Social network analysis in research on digitalization in sustainable built environment : A review of research ccomplishments and future research challenges,” Engineering Project Organization Journal, vol. 11, no. 1, 2023.
O. Vigren, A. Kadefors and K. Eriksson, “Digitalization, innovation capabilities and absorptive capacity in the Swedish real estate ecosystem,” Facilities, vol. 40, no. 15-16, pp. 89-106, 2022.
R. Engström, N. Hurst and B. Berggren, “Professionalization of the real estate agent occupation : A comparative study of Australia and Sweden,” Property Management, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 60-83, 2023.
N. Lundahl, L. Silver and B. Berggren, “Giving Relevant Advice to Small Business Owners : The Crucial Role of Local Savings Banks,” Journal of Rural and Community Development, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 39-61, 2022.
M. Ahlenius et al., “The occupational life cycle of real estate brokers: a cohort study,” Journal of European Real Estate Research, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 351-367, 2022.

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Johanna Grahn

Senior Project Manager US at Akelius Residential Property AB

Fredrik Kihlström

Capital Deployment Manager-Prologis

Louise Regnell

Senior Investment Analyst-Storebrand

Real estate alumni networks and associations

Alumni Network

Accreditations and Rankings

Awards or recognition

Club, K. R. E. (2023, October 12). KTH Real Estate Club on LinkedIn: Our 6th Annual Case Competition finals were held this Monday at. . .. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kth-real-estate-club_our-6th-annual-case-competition-finals-were-activity-7118127905158705152-7L9s/