Master of Science in Real Estate, Finance and Hotel Development

Master of Science in Real Estate, Finance and Hotel Development

Integrate the latest concepts & techniques of real estate

Duration: 1.5 years, 2 academic semesters, plus Business Research Project or a 6-month internship

Intakes: Spring & Fall

Location: London campus, United Kingdom

Credits: ECTS* 90 / US 45

*European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

This Master’s degree gives you a comprehensive and systematic understanding of real estate, capital markets and global hotel development. Ideal for those wanting to become a chartered surveyor, work for a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), consultancy, fund, bank or asset management team, the program opens the door to the world of real estate finance and hospitality development.

Semester 1

London

Semester 2

London + Real Estate Challenge

Semester 3

Internship or Business Research Project

MSc

1.5-Year Program

Program highlights

Acquire the tools to make real estate investment decisions

Build a certified real estate analyst skillset

Learn from leading academics and industry experts

Pitch a portfolio of real estate assets to investors

Hotel Real Estate Investment Strategy

Leverage your in-class learning and immerse yourself in the real estate investment process by creating an event featuring professional guest speakers at which you will showcase the screening and due diligence process for a real-life hotel and real

estate asset purchase. You will produce investment documents to aid decision making, learn how to design a strategy to achieve investors’ objectives and structure the funding portfolio.

Business field trip

Featuring a specially-curated program of visits and assignments, the business field trip forms part of your academic curriculum. You will have the opportunity to explore an international real estate market, providing ample opportunities to put your classroom learning into practice while building your industry network.

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Build a specialist skillset

To succeed in the highly specialized real estate sector, it is vital to develop analytical competencies and in-depth market understanding. Study global real estate markets, corporate finance principles, M&A,

institutional investment and sustainability. The curriculum includes certification by HVS in hotel valuation methods.

Program details

Semester 1

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

Hospitality Business Trends and Strategies

Hospitality Financial Analysis and Performance

Global Hotel and Resort Development

Hotel Asset Management

Negotiating Hotel Management Contracts

Sustainable Real Estate

Business Research Methods

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

STR Analytics Certificate I & II

Hotel Real Estate Investment Strategy

Semesters 1 & 2

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

Global Real Estate Markets

Real Estate Finance Principles and Valuation Methods

Real Estate Mergers and Acquisitions

Institutional Investments in Real Estate

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

HVS Hotel Valuation Certificate

Business Field Trip

Semester 2

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND FINANCING

Capital Markets

Portfolio Management

Advanced Financing and Fixed Income

Private Equity

Advanced Financial Modelling

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate

Semester 3

APPLYING LEARNING AND INSIGHTS

Internship or Business Research Project

6-month internship or Business Research Project

Meet some of your expert faculty

Nicole Philips

Specialist subject:

Hotel Asset Management, Global Hotel & Resort Development

Experience:

An expert in hotel development planning, valuation and feasibility studies with 25 years of experience in the hospitality and real estate industries across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Nicholas Northam

Specialist subject:

Negotiating Hotel Management Contracts

Experience:

A wealth of hospitality, asset management and leadership experience, including more than two decades of hotel operations for Marriott and ten years as vice president in asset management.

Katharine Le Quesne

Specialist subject:

Hospitality Business Trends and Strategies

Experience:

Has worked on numerous luxury and lifestyle assets, destination resorts and new concepts; with expertise in strategic reviews, due diligence, development strategy, and financial feasibility.

Michael Heyward

Specialist subject:

Institutional Investments in Real Estate

Experience:

Senior Lecturer in Revenue Management & Digital Distribution Strategies, with more than 25 years’ experience in hospitality, notably in revenue management, hotel operations and corporate roles.

Dr. Zabin Visram

Specialist subject:

Business Research Methods

Experience:

Zabin brings extensive teaching experience to Glion, having previously taught in six universities and three countries. Academic achievements include a first-class honours degree, a master’s degree and a Doctorate in Intercultural Relations. She also has extensive consultancy experience in leading a range of projects for global corporations.

Jackson Dang

Specialist subject:

Real Estate Valuation Methods & HVS, Institutional Investments in Real Estate

Experience:

A specialist in the Real Estate industry with over 20 years experience in higher education.

Interns & graduates: where are they now?

Internship examples (2022 & 2023)

Anna Roussou

Greek

Assistant General Manager

Nobu Santorini, Greece

Hospitality

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Victoria Fabre

French

Analyst - Investor & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield - EMEA Hospitality, London, UK

Real Estate

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Lea Fraccalvieri

French

Assistant Business Developer

Vallat, Annecy, France

Real Estate

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First jobs after graduation (2022 & 2023)

Ana Pejic

Croatian

Associate

PwC GmnH, Frankfurt, Germany

Consulting

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Nikhil Roy

Indian

Analyst

Amante Capital London, UK

Real Estate

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Mohammed Shabani

Jordanian

Investment Analysis

InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) Head Office, London UK

Corporate

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Nicolas Adrian Köchli Jost

Swiss

Assistant Relationship Manager

LRG Investment Consulting SA, Zurich, Switzerland

Consulting

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Gabriel Zinger

French

Analyst - Hotels Valuation & Advisory

CBRE, UK

Real Estate

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Anastassia Griaznykh

Dutch

Investment & Development Analyst EU & APAC

Citizen Hotels, Netherlands

Consulting

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Program entry requirements

for the Master's in Real Estate, Finance and Hotel Development

Minimum age

21 years old at the start of the program.

Education

Bachelor-level undergraduate degree* in a relevant field (business, finance or hospitality preferred). Subjects taken in your undergraduate degree such as Accounting and Finance will be reviewed by the school prior to acceptance.

Minimum English language entry requirements

If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years* studying in a school where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:

  • International English Language Test (IELTS)**: 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in any subcomponent)
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based 80 or paper-based 550
  • First Cambridge Exam: Grade A
  • Cambridge Advanced Exam: Grade C

Non-UK and Irish passport holders will need to undertake IELTS UKVI: 6.0 overall and min. 5.5 in any subcomponent.

Note: All English certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to admission. Glion offers an Intensive Hospitality English Language Program (IHELP). If your English level does not meet the levels indicated above, then please contact us for more information.

*If a degree/transcript is not in English, an official certified/translated copy in English will be required.

**Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.

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