An industry led academic institution

From the Chancellor 3

From the Managing Director 5

The Built Environment 6

RICS – Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 8

Amity University - a leading private university 9

RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University 10

Leadership & Governance 12

Academic Leadership & Faculty 13

Why study at the RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University? 14

Careers and Employment in Built Environment 20

Industry support and employment opportunities with leading firms 24

The Programs 25

Participation in the Asian Cities Program 32

The Campus 33

Admission Process 34

From the Dean 36

Contents

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Amity has always been a research and innovation driven University offering practical industry oriented education. In our journey to contribute to nation building through education, an important focus area is the fast growing real estate and construction sector in India, making demands for technically qualified professionals in related fields. In pursuit of the highest quality standards, Amity takes pride in working together with RICS (the world’s leading professional body for land, property and construction) in setting up the RICS School of Built Environment, as part of the Amity University. I am confident the School will go a long way in providing highly specialized graduates to this developing industry.

Atul Chauhan Chancellor, Amity University UP and President, Ritnand Balved Education Foundation (RBEF)

From the Chancellor, Amity University

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From the Managing Director

1RICS Research Report ‘Real Estate and Construction Professionals in India by 2020 (Nov 2011)

Increasing urbanization is making huge demands on Indian cities and infrastructure. Addressing the skills challenge and reducing massive demand supply gap (82-86%1) of skilled professionals is fundamental for the industry to be able to deliver projects of highest quality, on time and on cost. The School is a joint initiative of RICS and Amity to create a world class institution for education, training, research and standards, which is led by the industry, for the industry. With a strong value proposition of international alliances, globally renowned faculty, best in class learning facilities, practice led teaching approach and immense industry backing, the School will pave the way for future generation of built environment professionals.

Sachin SandhirManaging Director, RICS South Asia

2Global Construction 2020 report by Oxford Economics

The Built Environment

While some may feel that built environment is all about structures - from houses to offices and from roads to power plants - in reality, it transcends all this!

Even though design, development, construction, and operation of real estate and infrastructure are primary facets of the built environment, maintaining the interface between nature, human life and built environment structures is equally important, and something that built environment professionals are responsible for. Professionals who specialize in these aspects of our lives play a crucial role in shaping the world we live in and are needed now more than ever.

Globally, the sector accounts for 10% of the work force, 70% of wealth, 60% of all utilized materials, 40% of carbon emissions and 60% of energy utilization. In India, the sector accounts for nearly 17.5% of the GDP, second only to agriculture and is the second largest employer with over 50 million people working in the built environment sector.

The Indian construction industry alone is estimated at $246.5 billion and is currently the 9th largest market in the world, accounting for 3.3% of global market share2. Growing at a cumulative growth rate of 8.9%, it is pegged to become the 3rd largest market in the world by 2020. Contributing to this growth is the mammoth investment of nearly $1 trillion that the Indian Government anticipates in building infrastructure in the country over 2012-17.

Further, by 2020, nearly 36% of India’s population will be living in cities, generating unprecedented demand for quality real estate and infrastructure. The incremental urban population will need professional assistance for construction of the built environment—houses, office, commercial space, health infrastructure and other parts of the urban fabric. This potential requirement is estimated to be as high as 95 billion sq. ft. of real estate space across residential, retail, commercial, industrial and civil amenities over 2010-20. This would mean an average requirement of 8.7 billion sq. ft. that may potentially be needed to be built every year. Concomitant with this demand, the rural population also will have tremendous growth in housing, rural regional centres and other infrastructure for inclusive growth.

As real estate and construction sectors carry different meanings when used in different contexts, let’s begin by defining ‘built environment’. Built environment can be segmented into construction and real estate services, where construction further comprises construction of real estate assets and construction of infrastructure.

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What is Built Environment ?

Real Estate Services

Construction

Transaction Servicessuch as consulting,brokerage and other services

Real Estate Asset Classessuch as residential, commercial, retail, institutional, industrial and hospitalitysuch as consulting,brokerage and other services

Infrastructure facilities such as roads, bridges, ports, airports, railways, power plants etc.

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Opportunities to build a career that builds India are simply enormous in volume and value! It can provide a diverse and exciting career choice that can give you the opportunity to travel the world, work on a vast array of projects and earn a great salary.

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RICS – Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

RICS is the world’s leading self regulatory professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, construction and associated environment issues. RICS is also a global accrediting body for over 600 built environment courses of reputed academic institutions across the world.

It is headquartered in London and governed by a Royal Charter, which requires it to work in public interest. Since 1868, RICS has been committed to setting and upholding the highest standards of excellence and integrity – providing impartial, authoritative advice on key issues affecting businesses and society.

RICS partners with governments, universities, international organisations and key stakeholder organisations around the world, to create a vibrant and

sustainable land, property and construction sector. It also offers professional development training & courses to industry professionals to continually update their skills and knowledge.

Therefore, in a world where more and more people, governments, banks and commercial organisations demand greater certainty of professional standards and ethics, attaining RICS membership is the recognised mark of property professionalism.

RICS has over 150,000 members practicing across 17 specializations, in more than 146 countries across the globe.

For more information visit www.rics.org

RICS has over 150,000 members practicing across 17 specializations, in more than 146 countries across the globe.

Key roles of RICS

• Providing an internationally recognised professional qualification• Accrediting built environment courses at bachelors and masters level• Regulating and promoting the property profession • Protecting clients and consumers through a strict code of ethics • Setting, maintaining and promoting international technical practice standards across all spheres of land, real estate, built environment and construction • Enhancing technical expertise of professionals through education and training• Providing public policy advice and government advocacy• Research and economic analysis.

Amity University - a leading private university

We believe shortage of appropriate talent impacts the delivery of projects. It has become challenging to source fit professionals with background in Real Estate especially in the areas of project management, costing & budgeting and other disciplines.

Ashish Raheja MRICSManaging Director

Raheja Universal

Amity University is one of the leading academic institutions of India, wherein over 100,000 students are pursuing over 240 programs, spread over a total of 1000 acres of campuses. Amity University is amongst the top private Universities of the Country and is part of Amity Education Group which has global presence with its campuses at London, Dubai, Singapore, New York, California and Mauritius. It is a leading University of India, established by respective statutory act of State Governments of India and a member of “The Association of Indian Universities”, “Member of Association of Common Wealth Universities”, and also a “Member of The International Association of Universities”.

Established by the State GovernmentAmity University Uttar Pradesh Act has been notified by Govt. Notification No: 403/VII-V-I-I(Ka) 1/2005 dated March 24, 2005.

Recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC) Amity Universities and the Degrees awarded by them are recognized by the UGC.

Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade:Amity University Uttar Pradesh has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC ) with “A” Grade.

To know more, visit www.amity.edu

RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University has been set up to serve as a modern world class institution, to deliver quality education to students and aspiring professionals and also to serve as a hub for research and development of technical expertise in built environment. The School is an industry led academic institution, supported by leading real estate, construction and infrastructure firms as well as the Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India.

Set up in response to strong calls from the industry to address the challenge of shortage of skilled professionals, the School aims to bridge the skills gap by delivering employment ready professionals from the day students enter the industry.

RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University

It is heartening to see the RICS School of Built Environment emerge as a world-class education institution, which has the industry and its requirements at the very heart of its existence.

Michael Holland FRICSCEO, Assetz Property Group

Member, RICS South Asia Board

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RICS is synonymous with excellence in built environment and represents the highest standard of professionalism and quality around the world. RICS School of Built Environment is a manifestation of that excellence in a world class institution, for education, training and research, which will produce world class professionals. RICS School of Built Environment is an answer to the industry’s crying need for skilled professionals.

Anshuman Magazine FRICS CMD, CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd.

Chairman, RICS South Asia Board

RICS leadership & governance

Sachin SandhirManaging Director RICS South Asia

Devina GhildialExecutive DirectorRICS South Asia

Ashwani AwasthiExecutive Director – Operations and Compliance, RICS School of Built Environment

Saravpreet SinghNational Head – Business DevelopmentRICS School of Built Environment

Shweta KatariaHead of Corporate Communications and Public Policy, RICS South Asia

Nitin KapoorHead of Training and Product DevelopmentRICS South Asia

Prof. Vijay Kapur IASChairman, RICS India Strategic Academic Advisory Council & Professor of Marketing, Sales and Strategic Management, Faculty of Management Studies

Leadership & Governance

Amity University leadership

Atul ChauhanChancellor, Amity University, UP &President, Ritnand Balved Education Foundation (RBEF)

Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder ShuklaActing Vice ChancellorAmity University, Noida

Aashish Bindra Treasurer, Amity University & Chief Finance Officer RBEF

Prof. V P S AroraDean, Academics

Dr. Sanjay Srivastava Dean, Faculty of Management Studies

Dr. Alka MunjalDirector, Academics

Er. A K SrivastavaDirector, Amity School of Urban Management

Amity University’s sprawling campus and world class infrastructure will ensure that students of RICS School of Built Environment have access to learning facilities that are at par with global counterparts

Er. A K SrivastavaDirector, Amity School of Urban Management

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Dean

Prof. K T RavindranB.Arch., PG Dip. UD, FIIADean, RICS School of Built EnvironmentPreviously, Dean, Professor and Head of Urban Design at School of Planning and Architecture

Directors

Dr. Anil Sawhney Ph.D., FRICS Director, School of ConstructionPreviously, Professor of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

Dr. Piyush Tiwari MRICS Director, School of Real EstateHead, Associate Professor of Property, Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne

Faculty

Dr. Vanita AhujaAssociate Professor and Program DirectorPreviously, Assistant Professor at Gautam Buddha University

V Paul C CharlesrajAssistant Professor Previously, Visiting Faculty at School of Planning and Architecture and University School of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh, Indraprastha University

Dr. Shweta Manchanda Ph.D., LEED APAssistant ProfessorPreviously, Faculty at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Nimish Gupta FRICSAdjunct ProfessorPreviously, CEO of Eigen Technical Services and CEO of Vipul Buildcon

David Mark Leifer B.Sc., B.Arch., M.Ed., Ph.D.Distinguished ProfessorPreviously, Director of Masters Program in Facilities Management and Masters Program in Building Services, University of Sydney

The school’s practice led pedagogy, coupled with real life case studies and insights from industry leaders will equip you with the right balance of theory and practical skills, which is much in demand in this growing industry.

Dr. Anil Sawhney PhD, FRICS Director, School of Construction,

RICS School of Built Environment

Anil Kashyap BTech, MUP, PhD, PgCHEP, MRTPI, FITP, FHEAProfessor and Program DirectorPreviously, Academic Staff and Teaching & Learning Coordinator at School of Built Environment, University of Ulster

Sunil Agarwal FRICSAdjunct ProfessorManaging Director, Black Olive Ventures, Member, RICS South Asia BoardPreviously CEO SRM Realty Advisors and Chief Development and Acquisitions Officer, South Asian Real Estate

Keith McKinnell Distinguished Professor Founder and Managing Director of the Real Estate Academy in China (REACh)

Academic Leadership & FacultyRICS School of Built Environment, Amity University

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Highest standards in global curriculum

An industry led academic institution with assured employability*

Practice based pedagogy

International alliances leading to student and faculty exchange programs

Well rounded personal development

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Entry to RICS’ global network of professionals

State of art learning environment & facilities

International research environment

Value for money

11Financial Aid

Why study at the RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University?

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Make the most of it

The built environment opportunity

One look at the contribution of real estate and construction sector to India’s GDP (17.5%), the huge shortage of skilled manpower (82-86%3) and the dearth of academic institutions in this field will give you all the reasons you need to choose the RICS School of Built Environment.

Outstanding faculty

The School boasts of excellent faculty drawn from the finest universities and best schools of built environment in India and other parts of the world. The faculty has been carefully recruited and brings rich international academic expertise along with the experience of working in diverse cultural groups and business environments. The School will also draw upon RICS’ massive industry network for visiting faculty to ensure students further benefit from this industry led approach and get a balanced education.

Highest standards in global curriculum

Being the global accrediting and standard setting body in built environment, and with the benefit of having accredited over 600 courses in built environment from reputed universities across the world, RICS is synonymous with the highest academic standards. As RICS’ direct academic initiative, the RICS School of Built Environment comes with the same hallmark of quality from an institution with a 145 year heritage.

An industry led academic institution with assured employability*

RICS School of Built Environment has been set up after a strong call from the industry for a specialized academic institution delivering industry ready professionals, equipped to bring value from the day they start their careers. The School is backed by the RICS South Asia Board, which has some of the finest minds in the built environment sector to help facilitate strategic direction. Eminent experts from the sector have played an active role in shaping the curriculum which is designed to create fit for purpose employable professionals.

In addition, numerous leading Indian and International companies in real estate, construction and infrastructure have offered their support to the School and have committed to hiring graduates from the RICS School of Built Environment, thus making this a truly industry backed initiative.

Practice based pedagogy

While teaching theory remains fundamental, the teaching methodology followed at the School will be practice led and case study oriented, predominantly based on real life case studies of Indian and multinational companies. Often, these will be delivered by industry professionals, to make the experience enriching and practical for students. Industry contribution of such case studies will help students develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex,

real-life scenarios, in addition to enhancing problem solving techniques, self-directed learning strategies, team participation skills, and disciplinary knowledge.

This approach would ensure students are not only technically proficient, but also exhibit sound awareness of real-world issues such as sustainability, marketing, finance, communications, and interpersonal relations. Close interaction with senior industry professionals who deliver guest lectures, internship and on job training assignments will all provide students a first-hand experience of the rigors of real work environment.

International alliances leading to student and faculty exchange programs

The School has alliances with renowned schools of built environment across the world, who have infused the latest best practices in the school’s academic purview, by helping shape the curriculum and providing access to their learning resources. Whilst faculty and researchers from these institutions will regularly guest teach and participate in joint research, students may have the opportunity to study for one or two terms at these schools of built environment. Given the pedigree of RICS as a professional body of global repute, the School also expects to attract research scholars and visiting faculty from global universities with leading built environment programs.

Well rounded personal development

The teaching approach at the School will focus not only on the technical skills but also ensure development of key skills such as IT, communication and presentation skills which are equally important for professional and personal development and something that employers seek in young professionals.

Entry to RICS’ global network of professionals

Once you enrol into the RICS School of Built environment, you become a Student Member of the RICS, and gain access to the RICS global network of 150,000 members worldwide, which is considered to be a passport for global careers in built environment. Student membership of the RICS also provides access to research, best practices, standards and other learning material produced by the RICS, in addition the opportunity to having access to a very influential network of RICS professionals, through its various conferences, events and workshops in India and other parts of the world.

State of art learning environment & facilities

The School provides access to some of the best facilities in higher education institutions in India, including a centralized library that would compare to the best, excellent computer labs equipped with latest hardware and software, exceptional sports and recreational facilities and hostel accommodation for those who need it, thus providing an enabling environment for holistic development of our students.

With the benefit of having accredited close to 600 courses in built environment and more than 150,000 members around the world, RICS is well positioned to understand academic requirements as well as demands of the industry and this is now reflected in the school’s curriculum.

Dr. Piyush Tiwari MRICSDirector, School of Real Estate, RICS School of Built Environment

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The programs offered by RICS School of Built Environment reflect the needs of the industry based on extensive market research and input from the industry, and this has been backed by strong academic rigor tested and delivered by the best academicians in built environment.

Anuj Puri FRICSChairman and Country Head, India, Jones Lang LaSalle

The quality of skills you possess, directly impact the quality of life you lead and contribution you can make to society.

Prof. Vijay KapoorChairman, RICS India Strategic Academic Advisory Council and

Professor of Marketing, Sales and Strategic Management, Faculty of Management Studies

International research environment

As part of the RICS School of Built Environment, the ‘Centre of Excellence for Research’ is envisaged to serve as a hub for research and standards development to meet the needs of the built environment profession, globally. The talented pool of research-oriented core and visiting faculty at the School will produce cutting edge research on relevant themes in built environment, which will provide students with an intellectually stimulating environment. This rich and vibrant research environment will be fostered by research seminars, frequent lectures and workshops that draw thought leaders from academia, business community and government.

Value for moneyEducation at the RICS School of Built Environment is not only affordable, but is also sure to result in a rewarding career that is likely to appreciate in value over time. Students can expect to recover their investment in RICS programs with their first annual remuneration.

Financial Aid

For the benefit of prospective students, the University has tie-ups with premier nationalized banks for education loans across the country, including tuition fees, books cost, hostel fees etc. These banks also extend a concessional rate of interest and provide speedy disposal of loan applications.

For more details, please visit www.ricssbe.org

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Mahindra Lifespaces’ is focused on transforming urban landscapes by creating sustainable urban communities through responsible urbanization. The World City projects have redefined the quality benchmarks of integrated township development in India, firmly anchored through the entire value chain. Thoughtful master planning, adopting best practices in design development and execution, and building community relationships based on trust while ensuring financial prudence are some of the aspects leveraged to create self sustaining environments. I am happy to note that the RICS School of Built Environment is promoting a practical and practice based model of learning, we are happy to share our experiences and learning from the ‘World City’ projects to promote the use of robust practice standards in the sector.

Anita Arjundas MRICSCEO, Real Estate Sector and MD, Mahindra Lifespace Developers

Careers and Employment in Built Environment

India has nearly 50 million people working in built environment, of which only 2 million are professionally qualified while the remaining are primarily construction workers4. To deliver all the potentially required real estate space and planned infrastructure, India will need nearly 4.5 million core built environment professionals over the next decade. However, given the low supply of built environment professionals today, the current demand-supply gap ranges between 82 to 86%.

Opportunities to build a career that builds India are simply enormous in volume and value! It can provide a diverse and exciting career choice that can give you the

opportunity to travel the world, work on a vast array of projects and earn a great salary, while making a valuable contribution to the economies and societies of the world.

Involved in everything from major construction and infrastructure projects to land and resources management, asset management, property valuation and more, built environment professionals are instrumental in creating a liveable and sustainable world, making a positive and tangible difference to our lives.

From designing and constructing buildings; constructing airports, seaports, power plants and roads; the industry has vast employment opportunities to choose from.

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Finance professionals who are able to analyze project related information with a greater understanding of the issues involved in international investment, valuation, leasing, construction finance and the like - are the professionals that the sector is on the look-out for.

S. Srinivasan FRICSCEO, Kotak Realty Fund and Executive Director, Kotak Investment Advisors Ltd.

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RICS represents a global professional standard that people aspire towards. To explain simply the importance of RICS — clients and the public trust RICS standards, which in turn results in RICS qualified professionals achieving differentiation in the market place, resulting in greater business opportunity, career progression and respect.

Firdose A. Vandrevala FRICSCMD, HIRCO Developments Pvt. Ltd.Member, RICS South Asia Board

Investment management

Real estate investment man-agers analyze real estate mar-

kets and work out the best case or optimal scenarios for development and investment, besides evolving an organization strategy and a project specific marketing plan. They evaluate various projects and

perform all necessary due diligence for a possible

acquisition.

Investment banking

Many investment banks have groups dedicated to real estate, par-

ticularly the repackaging of mortgages into residential mortgage-backed securities

(MBS), collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). Other popular areas include the REIT stock, bond and preferred stock origi-nation business, lodging investment banking, principal investing in real estate and syn-thetic lease origination. If you have an in-

terest in both real estate and invest-ment banking, why not go for

both areas at once?

Asset management

Real estate asset managers es-tablish business plans and budgets

for the project and monitor revenue, costs, developer schedules and quality of

construction and prepare monthly watch lists and information for management input. Asset managers also work with the developer to re-forecast plan based on early warning signs of problems and issues affecting the project and report to senior management, the

variances to plan on monthly basis and provide full disclosure of problems

and issues pertaining to the project.

Construction project

managementConstruction project managers are responsi-

ble for managing and controlling all construction operations of construction projects. They start from

the planning & design stage and ensure that construc-tion projects are completed on time and within budget, meeting quality standards and safety requirements. A project could be coordinating anything from a relatively small scale building like the conversion of a loft in a house, right up to a huge project such as building the Olympic Park. In doing so, they take responsibility for the total control of a project from initial conception to the finished product. They have to coordinate a lot of different

professions, which involve a significant amount of communicating and organizing. They are very

good organizers, who enjoy a challenge, working to deadlines and have

good problem-solving skills.

Development and construction

Are you willing to work hard and take risks to develop new properties? Then

a career in real estate development and construction may be for you. You can enter this business working for another developer, moving up to construction manager; or you can strike out on your own, starting with some smaller transactions. Good developers are results-oriented and know how to get work

on time which involves managing labour, establishing time estimates, getting

appropriate equipment opera-tors and construction

crews.

Building control

managementBuilding control managers are responsible

for making sure that buildings are safe, ener-gy efficient and suitable for living. They provide

professional advice on the design, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of buildings. The nature of the work may vary in scale from multi-million dollar structures to modest adaptations and re-pairs. It may also include working with buildings of architectural or historic importance. Build-ing control managers need to have a very

good understanding of how buildings are constructed along with good

observational and problem solving skills.

What kind of a job you could get in the built environment sector?

The built environment sector comprising real estate, construction and infrastructure, can also be segmented into three areas, namely development, investment, and services. There is an incredibly wide variety of career choices within each of these sectors. For example, you can work for a large or small developer or homebuilder; for a public or private company, a company that invests globally or in a niche market or a product line like retail, or in services like architecture, consulting, construction contracting, or real estate law. You can specialize in finance, marketing, investment, project management, asset management, property acquisitions, sales and leasing and many other areas. You can work for a company or start your own business and the following detail the kind of career options that you may have.

Valuation, appraisal or credit

managementReal estate valuers provide unbiased esti-

mates of a property’s value and quality. Valuers or valuation professionals usually work for banks or

for valuation firms and will normally value properties by finding comparable sales in an area or by estimat-ing the discounted value of cash flows expected from a property. Real estate valuers work in the credit depart-ments of banks and housing financial institutions and take credit decisions on whether to extend credit to a borrower and the maximum amount that should be extended to a borrower. Valuation professionals

also act as independent land economists to determine the value of land and property

portfolios for mortgage, taxation, probate and collateral pur-

poses.

Advisory and consulting

Institutional investors are purchas-ing real estate more and more. But real

estate is not like a stock or bond that you can buy and put in a vault. Real estate ad-

visors help investors care for property and, more importantly, select property in the first place by suggesting areas and property types that are likely to experience price appreciation in the future. This job is fun and one that you can get into after getting experience in in-

vesting or property management. Peo-ple who are good with statistics and

excel at client contact do well in this job.

Corporate real estate and

facilities managementCorporate real estate professionals man-

age the portfolios of property held by their organization and are responsible for long-range

planning of property strategies, the acquisition of new properties for branch offices or facilities, and the administration of new and existing build-ings and facilities. Facilities managers manage major facilities, such as residential complexes, shopping centres, offices, universities, indus-trial, health and transport facilities. They

help reduce operational costs, reduce exposure to risk and increase the

quality and productivity of their workplaces.

Leasing and sales

management Such managers specialize in repre-

senting landlords and/or tenants in the transactions of commercial real estate properties for lease. They may also spe-cialize in representing buyers and/or sell-ers in the sale of commercial real estate properties. One could even end up specializing in investment property

transactions.

Property management

Leading real estate owners re-quire professional property man-

agers. Managers are responsible for negotiating leases, ensuring that tenants are satisfied, that rent is paid and that rents reflect market conditions. The career of a property manager requires good interper-sonal and analytical skills and a fair amount of negotiating prowess. This job is per-sonally rewarding and allows you to

really learn the real estate markets, should you wish to embark in

business on your own.

Construction economics and

managementConstruction economists or cost managers

(popularly known as Quantity Surveyors) have a lot of responsibilities! Estimating and monitoring construc-

tion costs; ensuring that the project is within budget; pre-paring tax depreciation schedules; estimating replacement

cost for insurance; mediation and arbitration. They also advise on development feasibility, procurement routes, con-tractual management, and manage and advise on all costs of a construction project. They tend to work closely with the client or the contractors to ensure a project is efficient, on budget and profitable. They are considered the account-ants of the industry, enjoying high levels of responsibil-ity. Apart from a great understanding of the building

process and legal issues, cost managers need to be comfortable working with numbers, ana-

lysing drawn or written information and reporting back to the client or

design team.

Construction management

Construction site managers run build-ing sites, liaise with architects, planners,

engineers, surveyors, trades people and sup-pliers to ensure that projects are completed safely, on time and on budget. They can often be described as site managers as their role is to run a construction site. They are different to project managers, who coordinate all aspects of the overall project, whereas construction manag-ers are responsible for coordinating the build-

ing of the project. Construction managers must have great people skills, decent

numerical skills along with being well organised and prob-

lem solvers.

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Supporting Association

Being a truly industry led initiative and given RICS’ international pedigree and global linkages, leading real estate, construction and infrastructure firms are supportive and have committed to hiring from the RICS School of Built Environment.

Imagine a world of employment opportunities with international property consulting firms, construction and infrastructure contractors, professional services firms, real estate development firms, banks & housing financial institutions, private equity funds, valuation firms and facility management firms, all of which will be a reality for students passing out from the School.

Industry support and employment opportunities with leading firms

These are some of the firms that you could work for:

Acquisory India Consulting

AsiaPac International (Acore Consulting)

Assetz Property Group

Balfour Beatty

Bharti Realty

Brookfield Financial

CBRE South Asia

Currie & Brown

Emaar MGF Land Limited

Embassy Property Developments

Gem Engserve

Hinduja Realty Ventures

Hirco Group

ICS Group

Infinite India Investment Management

Inno Advisory (India)

Jones Lang LaSalle India

Kalpataru Group

Kanti Karamsey & Co.

Kotak Realty Fund

Langdon and Seah Consulting India

Navin Housing and Properties

Paracor Capital Advisors

Parsons Brinckerhoff

Projectwell Management

Propcare – a Mantri Company

Raheja Developers

Raheja Universal

Reliance Home Finance

Rustomjee Developers

Shapoorji Pallonji & Co.

SI Viridian Investment Managers

Silverline Realty

Sun-Area Real Estate

Sweett Group

Tata Housing Development Company

Tata Realty and Infrastructure

Turner and Townsend

Unitech

Vestian Global Workplace Services

ATS Infrastructure

DLF

Grant Thornton India

Hines India

HVS Global Hospitality Services

Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC)

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Programs

BBA in Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure

This Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is designed to equip you with a strong knowledge base and technical skills for careers paths in real estate and infrastructure related fields. Along with management principles, the program will give a comprehensive introduction to various components of built environment, general practices in real estate and infrastructure sector, its functions and market dynamics.

You will learn fundamental concepts and principles across different facets ranging from urban design and planning to real estate laws and regulations for development of projects to project appraisals; from investment and finance decisions to sustainability related aspects; from corporate real estate management to facilities management to name a few.

With such a strong foundation and all round perspective on the built environment, this program will give you the flexibility to begin your career in fields such as valuation, real estate development, development management, project management, investment, finance, property management and real estate research and consulting.

Going by current demand for the sector, this BBA program provides a strong foundation that will translate into a specialized managerial career in built environment. The curriculum is highly relevant and completely in-sync with industry requirements. This ensures that anyone who pursues this program will have complete working knowledge on all essential facets of real estate principles and practice and will make young talent ‘ready for the industry’.

Brotin Banerjee MRICS Managing Director & CEO, Tata Housing Development Company

Program structure (Duration - 3 years)

Semester-I Introduction to Management ScienceIntroduction to Built EnvironmentHistory of Human SettlementsTechnical CommunicationManagerial EconomicsComputer Applications for Built EnvironmentProject Lab – I

Semester-IIUrban Design and Planning PrinciplesSocial AnthropologyIntroduction to Architecture and Building DesignBuilding Material and Construction TechnologyReal Estate Laws and RegulationsIntroduction to Behavioural ScienceProject Lab – II

Semester-III Principles of Property ValuationMarket Research and Project AppraisalAccounting for ManagersHuman Resource ManagementMarketing ManagementLand AcquisitionProject Lab – III

Semester-IVInnovation and EntrepreneurshipProject Management for Real EstateQuantitative and Qualitative Tools for ManagersReal Estate Investment and FinanceIntroduction to Building ServicesElective – IProject Lab – IV

Training

Semester-VFinancial ManagementIntroduction to SustainabilityReal Estate Case StudiesCorporate Real Estate ManagementFacilities ManagementElective – IIProject Lab – V

Semester-VIProfessional Practice and EthicsIntroduction to Corporate Laws and TaxationElective – IIIElective – IVProperty Studio Analysis

Subject to the approval of University Academic Council

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If I were looking to employ young fresh talent who possessed an all-round perspective on the built environment sector, I would look no further than a graduate of the RICS School of Built Environment. The BBA program’s integrated approach to practical learning will provide a head-start to anyone looking at a professional career in built environment.

Dr. Deepak Bajaj MRICSDirector- Investments & Projects, Unitech Advisors (India) Pvt. Ltd.Member, RICS South Asia Board

This Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to impart leadership and decision making skill sets to aspiring real estate and urban infrastructure professionals. The program will enable you to analyze real estate markets and work out optimal scenarios for development and investment besides evolving an organization strategy and a project specific marketing plan. This would involve efficient utilization of organization resources, planning and execution of real estate and infrastructure projects. The application of the knowledge and skills developed in the program will enable you to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability and responsibility in professional practice.

While the program prepares you to excel in advanced concepts in real estate, finance and marketing, the electives allow you to explore a variety of related

issues in greater detail. Students with good financial analytical skills may choose to specialize in investments and finance stream while students who have a flair for marketing and brand strategies may opt for specialization in the marketing field.

The attributes gained from the degree will allow you to work in the real estate sector in India and around the world. You could choose from a range of career paths in real estate and urban infrastructure related fields such as valuation, investment & finance, marketing, property development & management, research and consulting or commercial lending.

MBA in Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure - with specialization in Investment and Finance- with specialization in Marketing

This program is fairly unique, given the combined focus on the real estate and management disciplines in the curriculum. The practical case study orientation has the potential to create not just practitioners, but real estate business leaders of tomorrow who will help shape the built environment in India and the world over in the times to come.

Sanjeev Dasgupta MRICSPresident – Real Estate, ICICI Venture Fund Management Co. Ltd

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MBA in Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure with specialization in Marketing

Semester-IBuilt Environment StudiesManagement Process and Organizational BehaviourReal Estate EconomicsBehavioural Science for Stakeholder ManagementManagerial Accounting for Real EstateReal Estate Laws and RegulationsReal Estate Market Analysis

Semester-IIReal Estate and Infrastructure DevelopmentFinancial Management for ManagersQualitative and Quantitative Techniques for ManagementAdvanced Marketing ManagementHousing Finance and Mortgage Computer Applications in Real Estate

Training

Semester-IIISustainable Practices in Real Estate and Infrastructure Corporate Laws and TaxationMarketing Strategy and CommunicationAdvanced Property ValuationMedia and Customer Relationship ManagementElective IElective II

Semester-IVProfessional Practice and EthicsBusiness Development Strategies and Corporate PlanningBranding and Pricing ManagementElective IIIElective IVCapstone Project

MBA in Real Estate and Urban Infrastructurewith specialization in Investments and Finance

Semester-IBuilt Environment StudiesManagement Process and Organizational BehaviourReal Estate EconomicsBehavioural Science for Stakeholder ManagementManagerial Accounting for Real EstateReal Estate Laws and RegulationsReal Estate Market Analysis

Semester-IIReal Estate and Infrastructure DevelopmentFinancial Management for ManagersQualitative and Quantitative Techniques for ManagementAdvanced Marketing ManagementHousing Finance and Mortgage Computer Applications in Real Estate

Training

Semester-IIISustainable Practices in Real Estate and Infrastructure Corporate Laws and TaxationInvestment and Finance of Real EstateAdvanced Property ValuationConstruction FinanceElective IElective II

Semester-IVProfessional Practice and EthicsBusiness Development Strategies and Corporate PlanningFinancial Risk ManagementElective IIIElective IVCapstone Project

For banking and financial sector, it is critical that the people we employ have a strong understanding of fundamental principles of real estate investment, valuation and finance. There is a vacuum of such knowledgeable class of prospective employees in the industry; a specialized MBA program in real estate finance is a worthwhile step to fill in the void.

Sanjaya Gupta FRICSManaging Director, Punjab National Bank (PNB) Housing Finance Ltd.

Program structure (Duration - 2 years)

Subject to the approval of University Academic Council

Given the large scale of infrastructure projects being constructed in India, specialized cost and project management concepts and skills are invaluable in ensuring construction projects are completed on schedule and on budget. Professionals with clear concepts on planning, procurement and value-engineering will be required to monitor such projects.

Lorimer A Doig FRICSDirector, Langdon & Seah Consulting India Pvt. Ltd. and Member, RICS South Asia Board

Program structure (Duration - 2 years)

Be it a residential or commercial building, or a major airport, project management knowledge plays a key role throughout the delivery process of such type of projects. From conceptualization, to development of a business proposal, to the actual design and construction, knowledge of project management is indispensable. Construction project managers therefore play a crucial role in integrating, innovating and managing the project lifecycle.

Our unique program of Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Construction Project Management prepares you to excel in the role of a project manager, working in a team, often as a team

leader, that successfully delivers projects of the built environment sector, success measured by not only by project performance and operational effectiveness, but also using the sustainability yardstick.

The MBA in CPM program will equip you with the knowledge and skills that will help you become a catalyst in successful delivery of projects by integrating the inputs of specialists such as architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, sustainability experts, finance experts, and others. The program is based on knowledge areas of project management, business management, construction, sustainability and behavioural aspects of projects. You will be equipped

with models, tools, and techniques to manage time, cost, quality, safety, risk, sustainability and human resources on large and complex projects of the built environment sector.

Working as a project manager for a large development company, international consulting firm, multi-national architectural firm, government sector organization, or a construction firm, you have the potential of contributing to the development and delivery of projects of national and international importance.

MBA in Construction Project Management

Semester-IBuilt Environment StudiesManagement Process and Organizational BehaviourReal Estate EconomicsBehavioral Science for Stakeholder ManagementManagerial Accounting for Real EstateDesign Management and Pre-Construction PlanningConstruction Materials, Methods and Technology

Semester-IIReal Estate and Infrastructure DevelopmentFinancial Management for ManagersQualitative and Quantitative Techniques for ManagementConstruction Cost ManagementConstruction Project Planning and ControlConstruction InformaticsBuilding Services

Training

Semester-IIISustainable Practices in Real Estate and InfrastructureConstruction Contracts ManagementRisk Management in ConstructionProcurement and Supply Chain ManagementConstruction Quality and Safety ManagementElective IElective II

Semester-IVProfessional Practice and EthicsBusiness Development Strategies and Corporate PlanningLaws and Regulations in ConstructionElective IIIElective IVCapstone Project

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India has to build by an order of magnitude of 3 to 4 times in the next 30 years. Currently we have an acute shortage of trained professionals for design and for project management. There is ever increasing global competition and customer demand for world class quality and amenities. Therefore, the construction industry is increasingly on the look-out for professionals who are able to adapt to change and cater to the expectations of stakeholders, while delivering projects that meet time, budget and quality requirements.

Dr. Prem C. Jain FRICSChairman, AECOM India Pvt. Ltd. and Chairman, Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)

A unique opportunity to participate in the Asian Cities Program

The Asian Cities Program is conducted by Reach (The Real Estate Academy in China) across Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Singapore.

Students of the RICS School of Built Environment will have the option, at an additional cost, to partake in a series of industry case studies conducted in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Singapore over 2-4 weeks. The fieldwork will be conducted by Reach and would involve visits to projects and interaction with industry experts. Case studies will 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.

Participation in each program will provide invaluable international insights; hands-on experience in six of the most important regional centers, addressing all of the major challenges facing the real estate and construction industries. These programs will provide a skills base and tool-kit to embrace the global challenge and move the industry forward in the 21st century.

In a globalized world, where built environment markets are intrinsically linked across countries, it is increasingly imperative to expose students to international viewpoints and practices. The global curriculum of the School will not only deliver higher value educational experience, but also expose students to contemporary issues and their solutions in international markets.

Jonathan Yach MRICSCEO, Propcare Mall Management (I) Pvt. Ltd. and Member, RICS South Asia Board

The Campus

ClassroomsSpacious amphitheatre style classrooms, augmented with integrated audio-visual teaching aids, provide the most conducive atmosphere for focused discussions.

AuditoriumState-of-the-art auditoriums with a seating capacity for 3500 people that act as a common ground for students, faculty and corporate personalities at events & forums.

Syndicate roomsOver 50 syndicate rooms that provide a perfect setting for honing team skills through exercises like brain-storming sessions, group discussions, role-plays etc.

Computing facilitiesA highly secured Virtual Private Network inter-connects university campus; over 4,000 PCs are connected through broadband connection.

State-of-the-art computer centres comprise of the latest HP/IBM machines linked to a wide range of software, communication and print services.

Civil engineering laboratoryAmongst 300 state-of-the-art labs at the university, a well equipped civil engineering lab allows the students to experiment and bring to practice what they have learnt in theory.

Centralized libraryThe library is an integrated Knowledge Resource Center that is stocked with over 1,25,000 books in total, covering all aspects of academic studies including specialised books and journals for built environment.

Residential accommodationAn 11 storey apartment style residential accommodation has separate facilities for boys and girls with caring wardens and tight security. Internet access, STD facilities, common rooms fully equipped with TV, indoor games and other recreation facilities ensure a pleasant stay.

Medical & sports facilitiesThe university provides 24x7 medical care at the on-campus clinic and also has tie ups with renowned hospitals to take care of any emergency.

Infrastructure at the university has been designed with exceptional facilities for sports as well as recreational activities including: horse riding, athletics, basketball, boxing, cricket, volleyball, shooting, football, hockey etc.

Courtyard surrounded by eateries and storesCampus courtyard boasts of general utility stores and eateries including a departmental store to fulfil daily use needs; a P3 store for all stationery requirements; on-campus Teksons Bookshop; Dominos, Café Coffee Day, Baskin Robbins and more at the on-campus Food Court.

Program Eligibility Selection criteria Program Fee

Admission Process

Obtaining the application form

The application form to apply for RICS School of Built Environment, programs is available from 1st March 2013 onwards through the following modes

• Available for download online at www.ricssbe.org Payment can be made online with credit card. Alternatively a demand draft (DD) of Rs 1,100 in the favour of ‘Amity Form’ will need to be payable at New Delhi. Your name and application form number must be mentioned at the back of the demand draft.

• Available for purchase at over 400 AXIS Bank branches, along with Amity University prospectus

• Please note that Amity Noida campus does not sell forms

Eligibility and selection criteria

The admissions committee at RICS School of Built Environment will evaluate each applicant on several criteria to ensure that the participants selected for the programs are well-rounded individuals.

Admissions open March 2013

Students should have passed 10+2 grade with minimum 60% marks. While you await the 10+2 results, you can apply for admission on provisional basis, subject to validation of exam results at a later stage

Graduates in any field, with minimum 50% marks

Graduates with minimum 50% marks. All things remaining same, preference will be given to civil engineering, architecture and planning graduates.

Each application will be evaluated on the following criteria • Percentage achieved in 10+2• Statement of purpose• Personal interview

Non sponsored candidateRs. 1.5 lakh per annum

Sponsored candidateRs. 3 lakh per annum

Each application will be evaluated on the following criteria

• Percentage achieved in graduation• Results of the entrance exam held at Amity Noida campus. CAT/MAT/GMAT/XAT scores are accepted. GATE score accepted for MBA in Construction Project Management.• Statement of purpose• Group discussion• Personal interview

Non sponsored candidateRs. 2.5 lakh per annum

Sponsored candidateRs. 3.75 lakh per annum

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Contact us Admissions for 2013 batch are now open. For more information on the programs

• Call the School helpdesk +91-9958474445 +91-8130654445

• Email us at ricssbe@rics.org

• Visit www.ricssbe.org or www.amity.edu/rics

Duly filled in application forms together with photograph should be submitted through following modes. You will receive a notification email upon receipt of your application.

By post / courierRICS School of Built Environment, Amity University Admission OfficeGate No. 3, Block J2, Ground FloorSector 125Noida - 201 313 (UP)

By handRICS School of Built Environment, Amity University Admission Office,Gate No. 3, Sector 125Noida – 201 313 (UP)

Admission procedureOur admission policy aims to provide fair and equal access to education for everyone who has the potential to benefit from it. Our endeavour at the School of Built Environment, will be to welcome and encourage a diverse mix of student population.

Submitting the application form

• After screening of your application, you will receive an email informing whether or not you have been short listed for admission. It takes 5-7 days for the application to be processed.

• If selected, you will be called to Amity University Noida campus to appear for the

- entrance examination and group discussion (applicable for MBA only)

- personal interview, preceded with a written statement of purpose

• The admissions micro site allows all prospective students to track their application and coordinate their admission process online. To access the admissions micro site

- Go to www.amity.edu

- Input your Form No. and Password printed on the 1st page of your application form

From the Dean

At the RICS School of Built Environment, top-of-the-line faculty sourced from around the world, in a campus comparable to the best any where, provides the students a stimulating learning environment. The innovatively designed curriculum addresses theory and the needs of the construction industry with equal emphasis and produces wholesome, employment-ready professionals in an atmosphere of multi-lateral learning and research.

Prof. K T Ravindran Dean, RICS School of Built Environment

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