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 rms 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
qualied professionals in related elds. In pursuit
of the highest quality standards, Amity takes
pride in working together with RICS (the worlds
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
condent 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
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RICS 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%
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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 Sandhir
Managing Director, RICS South Asia
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Global Construction 2020 report by Oxford Economics
The Built Environment
While some may feel that built environment is all about
structures - from houses to ofces 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
share
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. 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 Indias 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 environmenthouses, ofce,
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, lets begin by dening 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
Services
such as consulting,
brokerage and other
services
Real Estate
Asset Classes
such as residential,
commercial, retail,
institutional, industrial
and hospitality
such 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 worlds leading self regulatory professional
body for qualications 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.
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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 qualication
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 t professionals with background
in Real Estate especially in the areas of project management, costing &
budgeting and other disciplines.
Ashish Raheja MRICS
Managing 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 Government
Amity University Uttar Pradesh Act has been notied by
Govt. Notication 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 [Link]
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 rms 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 FRICS
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
industrys crying need for skilled professionals.
Anshuman Magazine FRICS
CMD, CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
Chairman, RICS South Asia Board
RICS leadership & governance
Sachin Sandhir
Managing Director
RICS South Asia
Devina Ghildial
Deputy Managing Director
RICS South Asia
Ashwani Awasthi
Executive Director Operations and
Compliance, RICS School of Built
Environment
Saravpreet Singh
National Head Business Development
RICS School of Built Environment
Shweta Kataria
Associate Director - Marketing &
Communication, RICS South Asia
Nitin Kapoor
Head of Corporate Sales
RICS South Asia

Leadership & Governance
Amity University leadership
Atul Chauhan
Chancellor, Amity University, UP &
President, Ritnand Balved Education
Foundation (RBEF)
Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla
Acting Vice Chancellor
Amity University, Noida
Aashish Bindra
Treasurer, Amity University &
Chief Finance Ofcer RBEF
Prof. V P S Arora
Dean, Academics
Dr. Sanjay Srivastava
Dean, Faculty of Management Studies
Dr. Alka Munjal
Director, Academics
Er. A K Srivastava MRICS
Director, Amity School of Urban
Management
Amity Universitys 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 Srivastava MRICS
Director, Amity School of Urban Management
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Faculty
Dr. Vanita Ahuja MRICS
MRTPI, FITP, FHEA (UK)
Associate Professor & Program Director
School of Construction
Previously, Assistant Professor at Gautam
Buddha University
V Paul C Charlesraj MRICS
Assistant Professor
School of Construction
Previously, Visiting Faculty at School of
Planning and Architecture and University
School of Management Studies, Guru
Gobind Singh, Indraprastha University
Dr. Shweta Manchanda MRICS
PhD., AIIA, LEED AP
Assistant Professor
School of Construction
Previously, Faculty at University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor
Nimish Gupta FRICS
Adjunct Professor
Previously, CEO of Eigen Technical Services
and CEO of Vipul Buildcon
David Mark Leifer
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Distinguished Professor
Previously, Director of Masters Program in
Facilities Management and Masters Program
in Building Services, University of Sydney
Dean
Prof. K T Ravindran FRICS
[Link]., PG Dip. UD, FIIA
Dean Emeritus, RICS School of Built
Environment
Previously, Dean, Professor and Head of
Urban Design at School of Planning and
Architecture
Directors
Dr. Anil Sawhney Ph.D., FRICS
Associate Dean
Director & Professor, School of Construction
Previously, Professor of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
Prof. Piyush Tiwari MRICS
Associate Dean & Director
School of Real Estate
Head, Associate Professor of Property,
Melbourne School of Design, University of
Melbourne
Anil Kashyap MRICS
BTech, MUP, PhD, PgCHEP, MRTPI, FITP,
FHEA
Professor and Program Director
Previously, Academic Staff and Teaching
& Learning Coordinator at School of Built
Environment, University of Ulster
Sunil Agarwal FRICS
Adjunct Professor
Managing Director, Black Olive Ventures,
Member, RICS South Asia Board
Previously 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)
The schools 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
Associate Dean
Director & Professor, School of Construction
Academic Leadership & Faculty
RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University
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The built
environment
opportunity
Outstanding
faculty
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
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Financial Aid
Why study at the RICS School of Built Environment,
Amity University?
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RICS Research Report Real Estate and Construction Professionals in India by 2020
* Subject to students meeting the terms and conditions for assured placement.
Make the most of it
The built environment opportunity
One look at the contribution of real estate and
construction sector to Indias GDP (17.5%), the huge
shortage of skilled manpower (82-86%
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of academic institutions in this eld 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
nest 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
benet 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 benet 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 nest 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 t 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
reective 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 procient, but also exhibit sound awareness
of real-world issues such as sustainability, marketing,
nance, 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 rst-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 schools 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 inuential 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 benet 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 reected in the schools curriculum.
Prof. Piyush Tiwari MRICS
Associate Dean & Director, School of Real Estate
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The programs offered by RICS School of Built
Environment reect 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 FRICS
Chairman and Country Head, India,
Jones Lang LaSalle
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 money
Education 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 rst annual remuneration.
Financial Aid
For the benet 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
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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 redened
the quality benchmarks of integrated township development in
India, rmly 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 nancial 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 MRICS
CEO, 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
qualied while the remaining are primarily construction
workers
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. 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 nance and the like - are the professionals
that the sector is on the look-out for.
S. Srinivasan FRICS
CEO, 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 qualied professionals achieving differentiation in the
market place, resulting in greater business opportunity, career
progression and respect.
Firdose A. Vandrevala FRICS
Chairman, HIRCO Development Pvt. Ltd.
Executive Vice Chairman, Essar Steel
Member, RICS Governing Council and 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
specic 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
management
Construction 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 nished
product. They have to coordinate a lot of different
professions, which involve a signicant 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
management
Building control managers are responsible
for making sure that buildings are safe, ener-
gy efcient 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
nance, 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
management
Real estate valuers provide unbiased esti-
mates of a propertys value and quality. Valuers
or valuation professionals usually work for banks or
for valuation rms and will normally value properties
by nding comparable sales in an area or by estimat-
ing the discounted value of cash ows expected from a
property. Real estate valuers work in the credit depart-
ments of banks and housing nancial 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 rst
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 management
Corporate 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 ofces or facilities,
and the administration of new and existing build-
ings and facilities. Facilities managers manage
major facilities, such as residential complexes,
shopping centres, ofces, 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 satised, that rent is paid and that rents
reect 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
management
Construction 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 efcient, on
budget and protable. 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 rms are supportive and have committed to hiring from the RICS School of Built Environment.
Imagine a world of employment opportunities with international property consulting rms, construction and infrastructure contractors,
professional services rms, real estate development rms, banks & housing nancial institutions, private equity funds, valuation rms and
facility management rms, all of which will be a reality for students passing out from the School.
Industry support and employment opportunities with leading rms
These are some of the rms that
you could work for:
Acquisory India Consulting
AsiaPac International (Acore Consulting)
Assetz Property Group
Balfour Beatty
Bharti Realty
Brookeld Financial
CBRE South Asia
Currie & Brown
Emaar MGF Land Limited
Embassy Property Developments
Gem Engserve
Hinduja Realty Ventures
Hirco Group
ICS Group
Innite 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 elds. 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 nance 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
exibility to begin your career in elds such as valuation,
real estate development, development management,
project management, investment, nance, 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 Science
Introduction to Built Environment
History of Human Settlements
Technical Communication
Managerial Economics
Computer Applications for
Built Environment
Project Lab I
Semester-II
Urban Design and Planning Principles
Social Anthropology
Introduction to Architecture and
Building Design
Building Material and Construction
Technology
Real Estate Laws and Regulations
Introduction to Behavioural Science
Project Lab II
Semester-III
Principles of Property Valuation
Market Research and Project Appraisal
Accounting for Managers
Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Land Acquisition
Project Lab III
Semester-IV
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Project Management for Real Estate
Quantitative and Qualitative Tools for
Managers
Real Estate Investment and Finance
Introduction to Building Services
Elective I
Project Lab IV
Training
Semester-V
Financial Management
Introduction to Sustainability
Real Estate Case Studies
Corporate Real Estate Management
Facilities Management
Elective II
Project Lab V
Semester-VI
Professional Practice and Ethics
Introduction to Corporate Laws and
Taxation
Elective III
Elective IV
Property Studio Analysis
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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 programs integrated approach to
practical learning will provide a head-start to anyone looking at
a professional career in built environment.
Dr. Deepak Bajaj MRICS
Director- 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 specic
marketing plan. This would involve efcient 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, nance and marketing, the
electives allow you to explore a variety of related
issues in greater detail. Students with good nancial
analytical skills may choose to specialize in investments
and nance stream while students who have a air
for marketing and brand strategies may opt for
specialization in the marketing eld.
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 elds such
as valuation, investment & nance, 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 MRICS
Previously President Real Estate, ICICI Venture Fund Management Co. Ltd.
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MBA in Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure
with specialization in Marketing
Semester-I
Built Environment Studies
Management Process and Organizational Behaviour
Real Estate Economics
Behavioural Science for Stakeholder Management
Managerial Accounting for Real Estate
Real Estate Laws and Regulations
Real Estate Market Analysis
Semester-II
Real Estate and Infrastructure Development
Financial Management for Managers
Qualitative and Quantitative Techniques for Management
Advanced Marketing Management
Housing Finance and Mortgage
Computer Applications in Real Estate
Training
Semester-III
Sustainable Practices in Real Estate and Infrastructure
Corporate Laws and Taxation
Marketing Strategy and Communication
Advanced Property Valuation
Media and Customer Relationship Management
Elective I
Elective II
Semester-IV
Professional Practice and Ethics
Business Development Strategies and Corporate Planning
Branding and Pricing Management
Elective III
Elective IV
Capstone Project
MBA in Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure
with specialization in Investments and Finance
Semester-I
Built Environment Studies
Management Process and Organizational Behaviour
Real Estate Economics
Behavioural Science for Stakeholder Management
Managerial Accounting for Real Estate
Real Estate Laws and Regulations
Real Estate Market Analysis
Semester-II
Real Estate and Infrastructure Development
Financial Management for Managers
Qualitative and Quantitative Techniques for Management
Advanced Marketing Management
Housing Finance and Mortgage
Computer Applications in Real Estate
Training
Semester-III
Sustainable Practices in Real Estate and Infrastructure
Corporate Laws and Taxation
Investment and Finance of Real Estate
Advanced Property Valuation
Construction Finance
Elective I
Elective II
Semester-IV
Professional Practice and Ethics
Business Development Strategies and Corporate Planning
Financial Risk Management
Elective III
Elective IV
Capstone Project
For banking and nancial sector, it is critical that the people we employ have
a strong understanding of fundamental principles of real estate investment,
valuation and nance. There is a vacuum of such knowledgeable class of
prospective employees in the industry; a specialized MBA program in real
estate nance is a worthwhile step to ll in the void.
Sanjaya Gupta FRICS
Managing Director, Punjab National Bank (PNB) Housing Finance Ltd.
Program structure (Duration - 2 years)
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,
nance 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 rm, multi-national
architectural rm, government sector organization, or a
construction rm, you have the potential of contributing
to the development and delivery of projects of national
and international importance.
MBA in Construction Project Management
Semester-I
Built Environment Studies
Management Process and Organizational Behaviour
Real Estate Economics
Behavioral Science for Stakeholder Management
Managerial Accounting for Real Estate
Design Management and Pre-Construction Planning
Construction Materials, Methods and Technology
Semester-II
Real Estate and Infrastructure Development
Financial Management for Managers
Qualitative and Quantitative Techniques for Management
Construction Cost Management
Construction Project Planning and Control
Construction Informatics
Building Services
Training
Semester-III
Sustainable Practices in Real Estate and Infrastructure
Construction Contracts Management
Risk Management in Construction
Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Construction Quality and Safety Management
Elective I
Elective II
Semester-IV
Professional Practice and Ethics
Business Development Strategies and Corporate Planning
Laws and Regulations in Construction
Elective III
Elective IV
Capstone Project
Two new programs for the session 2014
BBA in Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure / Construction Management
3 Year Degree Program
MBA in Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying
2 Year Masters Degree Program
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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 FRICS
Chairman, 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 eldwork 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
nance, 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.
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 FRICS
Executive Director, Langdon & Seah Singapore Pte Ltd and
Member, RICS South Asia Board
The Campus
Classrooms
Spacious amphitheatre style classrooms, augmented
with integrated audio-visual teaching aids, provide the
most conducive atmosphere for focused discussions.
Auditorium
State-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 rooms
Over 50 syndicate rooms that provide a perfect setting
for honing team skills through exercises like brain-
storming sessions, group discussions, role-plays etc.
Computing facilities
A 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 laboratory
Amongst 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 library
The 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 accommodation
An 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 facilities
The 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
stores
Campus courtyard boasts of general utility stores and
eateries including a departmental store to full daily
use needs; a P3 store for all stationery requirements;
on-campus Teksons Bookshop; Dominos, Caf 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 November 2013
onwards through the following modes
Available for download online at [Link]
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
session 2014
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 eld, 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 candidate
Rs. 1.65 lakh per annum
Sponsored candidate
Rs. 3.30 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 candidate
Rs. 2.75 lakh per annum
Sponsored candidate
Rs. 4.125 lakh per annum
BBA in Real Estate
and Urban Infrastructure
MBA in Construction
Project Management
MBA in Real Estate
and Urban Infrastructure
BBA in Real Estate and Urban
Infrastructure / Construction
Management
MBA in Construction
Economics and Quantity
Surveying
Graduates in Civil Engineering or
Architecture eld, with minimum 50%
marks
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Contact us
Admissions for 2014 batch are now open.
For more information on the programs
Call the School helpdesk
+91 813 065 4445 +91 965 078 4445
+91 995 847 4445
Email us at ricssbe@[Link]
Visit [Link] or [Link]/rics
Duly lled in application forms together with photograph
should be submitted through following modes. You
will receive a notication email upon receipt of your
application.
By post / courier
RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University
Admission Ofce
Gate No. 3, Block J2, Ground Floor
Sector 125
Noida - 201 313 (UP)
By hand
RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University
Admission Ofce,
Gate No. 3, Sector 125
Noida 201 313 (UP)
Admission procedure
Our admission policy aims to provide fair and equal
access to education for everyone who has the potential
to benet 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 [Link]
- 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 FRICS
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Dean Emeritus, RICS School of Built Environment
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