FHWien der WKW is pleased to announce that both the Bachelor’s and the Master’s degree program in Real Estate Management have been reaccredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This accreditation confirms the high quality and international recognition of the degree programs offered by the FHWien der WKW in the field of Real Estate Management.
Recognition for the practical relevance and high quality of the degree programms
Following an intensive preparation process, a comprehensive hearing was held with the Head of Program Dr Klemens Braunisch MRICS and Academic Expert DI Carmen Dilch MSc MRICS, lecturers and students from the Real Estate Management study programs. During this hearing, not only were the contents of the study program and practical activities (project visits in Austria and abroad, exchange with international universities) discussed, but Bachelor’s and Master’s theses were also presented, and opinions were obtained from lecturers and students. The RICS panel particularly emphasized the quality of the training and the practical approaches, projects and activities in the real estate sector.
Accreditation of Real Estate Management degree programs confirmed until 2030
Following the hearing, FHWien der WKW was informed that the team of experts would recommend to the RICS Educational Board that the two Real Estate Management degree programs be reaccredited until 2030. The official accreditation has now been granted and opens numerous advantages for students: they have direct access to the global RICS network as well as valuable information and resources. They will also receive preferential access to RICS membership upon graduation, which will significantly improve their career prospects.
“We are very proud to offer our students a high-quality education in the field of real estate management and see the RICS accreditation as a confirmation of our efforts to achieve excellence in teaching and research,” says Head of Real Estate Study Programs Klemens Braunisch.
About RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) was founded in London in 1868 and is now an international professional body for real estate professionals with over 118,000 members in more than 140 countries. RICS represents the professional practice of real estate valuation, residential and commercial real estate, construction, land ownership and environmental issues worldwide. It regulates and promotes the profession based on high professional standards and strict professional ethics. Only accredited (further) education courses meet the association’s high-quality standards.
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