Introduction to Property Management I

At the end of this course, students should: 1. Understand the concept of property management; 2. Understand management theories and principles in property management practice; 3. Understand the key activities that make up the property management process; and 4. Appreciate the overall setting for property management practice.

Property management defined; types of property involved - commercial, residential, industrial, office property; professional organizations; duties and job descriptions of property managers; Introduction to the principles and theories of management and leadership. Meaning of management in the context of estate management. Types of estate: rural and urban, public and private, and their categories and characteristics. The estate settings: social, political, economic, legal and physical. Types of tenancies: monthly, yearly and weekly. 200 Level Estate Management