Programs
Classes are scheduled in the evening (6:30pm-9:30pm) on weekdays and on Saturday (9:00am-4:00pm). A typical term will include 3-4 evening classes and 1-2 Saturday classes. Students must be available during the above times.
Course schedules are assigned by the Program Coordinator. Students are unable to make individual amendments.
Note: The below course list is not in order of completion.
Attendance Requirement:
Class attendance is important for student success. Students must attend a minimum 80% of course hours per course. Failure to meet this attendance requirement may result in a non-passing grade. Prior to applying to the program, please ensure you are able to attend classes during the above scheduled times.
The full-time program option is open to international students only. Canadian citizens or permanent residents can complete the Continuing Studies Diploma in Real Estate on a part-time basis or explore our other certificate options for similar educational outcomes.
The Continuing Studies Diploma in Real Estate delivers a comprehensive body of knowledge and skills for success in the real estate field. For international students, the program can be taken on a full-time basis over two years. The Diploma includes core study courses with specialization in several study areas to allow the participant to pursue a career in many Real Estate disciplines, including Appraisal, Property Management, Construction & Development, and Real Estate Investing.
Courses are scheduled on weekday evenings (6:30pm-9:30pm), and Saturdays.
Required Courses (30)
- PROP 1004 - Real Estate Law
- PROP 1005 - Real Estate Appraisal
- PROP 1020 - Real Estate Investment Analysis
- PROP 1023 - Real Estate Finance
- PROP 1024 - Real Estate Mathematics
- BSAD 1088 - Economics - Micro and Macro
- BSAD 1020 - Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
- GBSC 1004 - Business Communications
- PROP 1001 - Property Management - Residential
- PROP 1002 - Property Management - Commercial
- GBSC 1006 - Financial Skills for Managers
- PROP 1044 - Building Operations Management
- PROP 1060 - Building Systems & Analysis
- PROP 1101 - Building Systems Energy Assessment 1
- PROP 1102 - Building Systems Energy Assessment 2
- PROP 1022 - Residential Construction
- PROP 1033 - Real Estate Development
- PROP 1085 - Estimating Construction Costs
- PROP 1086 - Controlling Construction Costs
- PROP 1091 - Reading Technical Drawings 1
- PROP 1092 - Reading Technical Drawings 2
- PROP 1049 - House Construction
- BSAD 1016 - Project Supervision
- ENTR 1009 - How to Start Your Own Business
- PROP 1066 - Development Application Process
- PROP 1099 - Building Energy Modelling (previously PROP 1096 and PROP 1097)
- PROP 1061 - Commercial Lease Analysis
- PROP 1035 - Buying Income Property
- PROP 1071 - Condo Investing
- PROP 1072 - Commercial Property Investing
Demonstrated Knowledge Requirement (2)
Students complete the following 2 courses in the first term of studies unless they can provide proof of having completed a comparable course in Canada (assessed by Program Coordinator).
- BSAD 1029 - Microsoft Office
- PROP 1037 - Real Estate Math Tutorial
Program Recognition: Graduates of the CS Diploma in Real Estate can earn an RI designation from the Real Estate Institute of BC. (See website for full RI designation requirements)
Graduation Requirements
Minimum grade required for each course: C+
To qualify for a Continuing Studies credential, students must complete at least 50% of the required course hours at Langara College Continuing Studies. Unless approval from the Program Coordinator is granted, this must be the final 50% of the program. Students who have completed previous course work and would like to have courses assessed for prerequisites or exemptions towards the certificate must provide documents in the form of official transcripts to the Program Coordinator (real-estate@langara.ca).
Upon successful completion of all required courses, students can submit an Application for Graduation form to the Continuing Studies Registration Office.
This program is open to international students only. Canadian citizens or permanent residents should explore our other certificate options for similar educational outcomes.
The Real Property certificate program is a full-time, 1 year program designed to explore a variety of Real Estate topics. Covering similar subject matter as our Diploma in Real Estate but in a shorter duration, graduates of this program can use the knowledge gained as a solid foundation for further education in their career of choice or for potential pathways to meet licencing education requirements for a variety of real estate professions.
Courses are scheduled on weekday evenings (6:30pm-9:30pm), and Saturdays.
Required Courses (16)
- PROP 1001 – Property Management - Residential
- PROP 1002 – Property Management - Commercial
- PROP 1004 – Real Estate Law
- PROP 1005 – Real Estate Appraisal
- PROP 1020 – Real Estate Investment Analysis
- PROP 1023 – Real Estate Finance
- PROP 1024 – Real Estate Mathematics
- PROP 1037 – Real Estate Math Tutorial
- PROP 1044 – Building Operations Management
- PROP 1049 – House Construction
- PROP 1060 – Building Systems & Analysis
- PROP 1061 – Commercial Lease Analysis
- BSAD 1016 – Project Supervision
- BSAD 1020 – Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
- GBSC 1004 – Business Communications
- GSBC 1006 – Financial Skills for Managers
Graduation Requirements
Minimum grade required for each course: C+
To qualify for a Continuing Studies credential, students must complete at least 50% of the required course hours at Langara College Continuing Studies. Unless approval from the Program Coordinator is granted, this must be the final 50% of the program. Students who have completed previous course work and would like to have courses assessed for prerequisites or exemptions towards the certificate must provide documents in the form of official transcripts to the Program Coordinator (real-estate@langara.ca).
Upon successful completion of all required courses, students can submit an Application for Graduation form to the Continuing Studies Registration Office.
This program is open to international students only. Canadian citizens or permanent residents should explore our other certificate options for similar educational outcomes.
The Construction Standards certificate program is a full-time, 1 year program providing a strong practical foundation in construction management. The certificate provides valuable education for a career in the construction and development field. The certificate program includes the seven core competencies to satisfy the educational requirements for applying for a Builder Licence at BC Housing.
Courses are scheduled on weekday evenings (6:30pm-9:30pm), Fridays, and Saturdays.
Required Courses (16)
- PROP 1022 – Residential Construction
- PROP 1033 – Real Estate Development
- PROP 1085 – Estimating Construction Costs
- PROP 1091 – Reading Technical Drawings 1
- PROP 1092 – Reading Technical Drawings 2
- PROP 1099 - Building Energy Modelling (previously PROP 1097 – Passive House Design)
- PROP 1101 – Building Systems Energy Assessment 1
- PROP 1102 – Building Systems Energy Assessment 2
- PROP 1106 – Construction Management & Supervision
- PROP 1107 – Construction Technology
- PROP 1108 – Customer Service & Home Warranty Process
- PROP 1109 – Relevant Enactment – BC Building Code
- PROP 1110 – Construction Legal Issues
- ENTR 1009 – How to Start Your Own Business
- GBSC 1004 – Business Communications
- GBSC 1006 – Financial Skills for Managers
Graduation Requirements
Minimum grade required for each course: C+
To qualify for a Continuing Studies credential, students must complete at least 50% of the required course hours at Langara College Continuing Studies. Unless approval from the Program Coordinator is granted, this must be the final 50% of the program. Students who have completed previous course work and would like to have courses assessed for prerequisites or exemptions towards the certificate must provide documents in the form of official transcripts to the Program Coordinator (real-estate@langara.ca).
Upon successful completion of all required courses, students can submit an Application for Graduation form to the Continuing Studies Registration Office.