Analysis and comparison of masters real estate curricula in South Africa

No systematic curriculum analysis was conducted in the past to compare topics offered in Masters Real Estate (MRE) curricula in South Africa locally and with similar curricula internationally. The study supports the process of critical assessment of existing MRE curricula in South Africa as well as contributes towards the global effort of discovering contents of real estate curricula. Internet research and relevant real estate education publications are research approaches that were used to collect data for the study. The results indicate that MRE curricula in South Africa are diverse in nature even though they are comparable both locally and internationally in terms of course offerings

Comments from the property industry on Masters Real Estate curricula in South Africa

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to report comments given in a survey of property professionals in the industry on Masters Real Estate (MRE) curricula in South Africa. Methodology: A questionnaire was administered to obtain comments from property professionals in the industry on MRE curricula in South Africa. Findings: The property industry survey revealed that MRE curricula in South Africa have both strengths and weaknesses. The main strength of the curricula noted by the property professionals is that the curricula are interdisciplinary. Weaknesses reported include lack of case studies and practical components in the curricula. Research limitations: Results of the survey will not directly influence change to the processes of curriculum development for postgraduate real estate education in South Africa. Curricula development will largely depend on outcomes of discussions of lecturing staff and university administrations implementing the courses. Value: The study will support processes of curricula improvement for MRE programmes in South Afric

AN ACTIVITY THEORETICAL APPROACH TO TRANSFORM AGRICULTURAL FINANCING TOWARDS STABLE FOOD SYSTEMS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p>Agricultural financing in developing economies is a complex system that threatens food supply despite numerous research and interventions. Research in this area has yet to have a critical realistic constructivist lens to analyze the transformation of agricultural financing in a sociocultural and long-term perspective using Activity Theory (AT). This selective review of literature seeks to justify how agricultural financing is an Activity Theory (AT) phenomenon and addresses how Activity-Based Analysis (ABA) can be leveraged to transform agricultural financing systems. Key findings indicate that activity theory principles and theoretical implications help guide researchers and policymakers to frame transformational policies interventions toward addressing agricultural financing system challenges. We argue that considering agricultural financing activity as the unit of analysis enables researchers and policymakers to incorporate dynamic, multi-level and complex activity elements for agricultural financing over space and time dimensions. Empirical testing of Activity Theory approaches towards agricultural financing design research is crucial for future research.</p&gt