Real Estate

The Continuing Studies Diploma in Real Estate is a part-time program which 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 (link). 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.

International Student Information

Core 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 1099 - Energy Modelling (PROP 1096 and PROP 1097 can be used as substitutes)
• 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 1061 - Commercial Lease Analysis
• PROP 1035 - Buying Income Property
• PROP 1071 - Condo Investing
• PROP 1072 - Commercial Property Investing

Program Recognition: Graduates of the CS Diploma in Real Estate can earn an RI designation from the Real Estate Institute of BC.

The program curriculum provides a strong practical foundation in construction management to allow graduates to be licensed to work in the construction and development field or establish their own construction business to build residences.

The courses include the seven core competencies required by BC Housing to obtain a builder license: Business Planning & Administration; Construction Management & Supervision; Construction Technology; Customer Service & Home Warranty Insurance; Financial Planning & Budget Management; Construction Legal Issues; and Relevant Enactments.

This certificate would appeal to the following:

- Owner builder exam preparation
- Small residential contractors preparing to become licensed
- Contractors and consultants
- Persons considering a career change

Required Courses (7)

• PROP 1106 - Construction Management & Supervision (Competency Area 2)
• PROP 1107 - Construction Technology (Competency Area 3)
• PROP 1108 - Customer Service and Home Warranty (Competency Area 4)
• PROP 1109 - Relevant Enactments (Competency Area 1)
• PROP 1110 - Construction Legal Issues (Competency Area 6)
• ENTR 1009 - How to Start Your Own Business (Competency Area 7)
• GBSC 1006 - Financial Skills for Managers (Competency Area 5)

This part-time program provides an alternate method of qualifying to write the Trading Services License exam from BCFSA. The program curriculum provides a strong foundation in real estate to allow graduates to work in the trading services field. The courses examine the principles and techniques of real estate valuation, mathematics, finance, and law.

Required Courses (4)

• PROP 1004 - Real Estate Law (39 hours)
• PROP 1005 - Real Estate Appraisal (39 hours)
• PROP 1023 - Real Estate Finance (39 hours)
• PROP 1024 - Real Estate Mathematics (39 hours)

Students may register in any individual course.

BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) Requirements:

To be eligible to request a waiver from the applicable licensing course, BCFSA requires completion of the following courses.

• PROP 1004 - Real Estate Law (39 hours)
• PROP 1005 - Real Estate Appraisal (39 hours)
• PROP 1023 - Real Estate Finance (39 hours)
• PROP 1024 - Real Estate Mathematics (39 hours)

On completion of these courses, submit an official transcript from Langara College to BCFSA requesting permission to write the exam.

The part-time Social Housing Management  program was developed through a partnership between Langara College and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association. It is designed for staff, managers, and volunteers engaged in social housing operations or development. The certificate program includes five required courses.

Required Courses (5)

• PROP 1030 - Social and Affordable Housing in BC
• PROP 1052 - Social Housing Management
• BSAD 1020 - Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
• GBSC 1006 - Financial Skills for Managers
• GBSC 1004 - Business Communications

You may register in any individual course, subject to a prerequisite in the case of Social Housing Management.

CIH Canada and Langara College are committed to advancing learning and professional standards in housing.

Langara’s Social Housing Management certificate program has been approved through a validation process with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), in order to recognize the program as leading directly to Certified membership with the professional body. This will enable students who have successfully completed the Social Housing Management Certificate program and are active members with CIH Canada to use the designatory letters CertCIH (Canada) after their name. This will also qualify graduates of Langara’s Social Housing Management program for direct entry into CIH Canada’s programs leading to Chartered membership, its highest membership grade.

This part-time program equips you to embark on a construction or renovation project on your own home or a small contractor who wants to learn necessary estimating, contract, and cost controlling skills. Many of these courses meet the requirements for formal CPD points as set out by BC Housing. This certificate would appeal to the following:

      - Contractors and consultants
      - Home owners wishing to renovate their house
      - Persons considering a career change
      - Facility supervisors/managers
      - Financial operations managers
      - Maintenance managers

Core Courses (7)

• PROP 1022 - Residential Construction (39 hours)
• PROP 1049 - House Construction (12 hours)
• PROP 1085 - Estimating Construction Costs (21 hours)
• PROP 1086 - Controlling Construction Costs (15 hours)
• PROP 1033 - Real Estate Development (15 hours)
• PROP 1091 - Reading Technical Drawings I (18 hours)
• PROP 1092 - Reading Technical Drawings II (18 hours)
• PROP 1066 - Development Application Process (9 hours)
• GBSC 1004 - Business Communications (36 hours)

Elective Courses (minimum 3)

• PROP 1099 - Building Energy Modelling (36 hours)
• PROP 1060 - Building Systems & Analysis (36 hours)
• PROP 1044 - Building Operations Management (36 hours)
• ENTR 1009 - How to Start Your Own Business (36 hours)
• GBSC 1006 - Financial Skills for Managers (36 hours)
• PROP 1101 - Building Systems Energy Assessment 1 (14 hours)
• PROP 1102 - Building Systems Energy Assessment 2 (28 hours)

If students complete PROP 1101 and/or PROP 1102, students must have completed a minimum 4 electives for graduation.

Credential Eligibility

To qualify for the certification, students must complete 291 hours of course work. Successful completion of all the required courses with a minimum C+ grade in each course is required. All requirements must be completed within four years of starting the program. Students can complete the program as quick as 2 terms. 

Courses may be taken individually as long as individual course prerequisites are met. Students completing the certificate do not need to apply to the program as registration is by course. There are no academic requirements for students to start the program. 

The part-time Certificate in Property Management program delivers a comprehensive body of knowledge and skills for success in the property management profession. The certificate requires completion of six required courses plus a minimum 84 hours of elective courses.

Required Courses (6)

• PROP 1001 - Property Management – Residential (39 hours)
• PROP 1002 - Property Management - Commercial (39 hours)
• PROP 1057 - Statutes & Acts for Property Managers (46 hours)
• PROP 1061 - Commercial Lease Analysis (15 hours)
• PROP 1044 - Building Operations Management (36 hours)
• GBSC 1004 - Business Communications (36 hours)

Elective Courses (minimum 84 hours)

• BSAD 1020 - Negotiation & Dispute Resolution (36 hours)
• GBSC 1006 -  Financial Skills for Managers (36 hours)
• PROP 1060 - Building Systems and Analysis (36 hours)
• PROP 1004 - Real Estate Law (39 hours)
• PROP 1005 - Real Estate Appraisal (39 hours)
• PROP 1020 - Real Estate Investment Analysis (39 hours)
• BSAD 1016 - Project Supervision (18 hours)
• SSCP 1010 - Leading & Managing Employees (12 hours)

The residential and commercial property management courses examine legal, operating, and management topics in regard to residential rental buildings, residential strata buildings, and commercial/investment properties including office, retail, and shopping centre developments. The balance of the program develops essential skills in communications, negotiation, dispute resolution, financial statement review, and building operations. The program curriculum is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the foundations of professional property management. You may register in any individual course.

BCFSA Property Management Licencing:

For information on licensing and licensing courses related to the property management profession, visit the BC Financial Services Authority website. A property management license may not be required in certain circumstances.

Students interested in completing courses for BCFSA property management licencing purposes should complete the following elective courses:

• PROP 1004 - Real Estate Law (39 hours)
• PROP 1005 - Real Estate Appraisal (39 hours)
• PROP 1020 - Real Estate Investment Analysis (39 hours)

Credential Eligibility

To qualify for the certification, students must complete 295 hours of course work. Successful completion of all the required courses with a minimum C+ grade in each course is required. All requirements must be completed within four years of starting the program. Students can complete the program as quick as 3 terms (1 year). 

Courses may be taken individually as long as individual course prerequisites are met. Students completing the certificate do not need to apply to the program as registration is by course. There are no academic requirements for students to start the program. 

Previous Curriculum

Students who completed courses in the program prior to January 2023 can choose to graduate using the curriculum previously offered (below). Students must complete all courses by December 2023 to be eligible.

Required Courses (5)

• PROP 1001 - Property Management – Residential
• PROP 1002 - Property Management - Commercial
• BSAD 1020 - Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
• GBSC 1004 - Business Communications
• GBSC 1006 -  Financial Skills for Managers

Elective Courses (select 1)

• PROP 1044 - Building Operations Management
• PROP 1060 - Building Systems and Analysis

The Certificate in Real Property Analyst provides a strong academic foundation in real estate investment analysis, combined with practical knowledge of the operating aspects of income-producing real estate.

The core courses examine the principles and techniques of real estate valuation, mathematics, investment analysis, and law. The elective courses offer students some latitude to develop their knowledge in different areas of related expertise, such as non-profit housing management, residential construction, and real estate investing.

Students may enroll in any individual course, subject to a prerequisite in the case of Real Estate Investment Analysis and Social Housing Management. To earn the certificate, students complete a total of 7 required courses and 3 elective courses.

Required Courses (7)

• PROP 1004 - Real Estate Law (39 hours)
• PROP 1005 - Real Estate Appraisal (39 hours)
• PROP 1020 - Real Estate Investment Analysis (39 hours)
• PROP 1023 - Real Estate Finance (39 hours)
• PROP 1024 - Real Estate Mathematics (39 hours)
• PROP 1061 - Commercial Lease Analysis (15 hours)
• PROP 1033 - Real Estate Development (15 hours)

Elective Courses (select 3)

• PROP 1022 - Residential Construction (39 hours)
• PROP 1030 - Social and Affordable Housing in BC (30 hours)
• PROP 1052 - Social Housing Management (30 hours)
• BSAD 1088 - Economics - Micro & Macro (39 hours)

The following 3 courses must all be completed to be counted as 1 elective:

• PROP 1035 - Buying Income Property (9 hours)
• PROP 1071 - Condo Investing (6 hours)
• PROP 1072 - Commercial Property Investing (6 hours)

Note:  For details on Appraisal Institute of Canada designations and UBC programs in real estate, visit www.realestate.ubc.ca. Students who plan to transfer course credit from Langara College to UBC should discuss their education plan with UBC.

Credential Eligibility

To qualify for the certification, students must complete 306 hours of course work. Successful completion of all the required courses with a minimum C+ grade in each course is required. All requirements must be completed within four years of starting the program. Students can complete the program as quick as 3 terms (1 year). 

Courses may be taken individually as long as individual course prerequisites are met. Students completing the certificate do not need to apply to the program as registration is by course. There are no academic requirements for students to start the program. 

Previous Curriculum

Students who completed courses in the program prior to January 2023 can choose to graduate using the curriculum previously offered (below). Students must complete all courses by December 2023 to be eligible.

Required Courses (4)

• PROP 1004 - Real Estate Law
• PROP 1005 - Real Estate Appraisal
• PROP 1020 - Real Estate Investment Analysis
• PROP 1024 - Real Estate Mathematics

Elective Courses (select 4)

• PROP 1001 - Property Management – Residential
• PROP 1002 - Property Management – Commercial
• PROP 1022 - Residential Construction
• PROP 1030 - Social and Affordable Housing in BC
• PROP 1052 - Social Housing Management
• PROP 1060 - Building Systems and Analysis
• BSAD 1020 - Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
• BSAD 1088 - Economics - Micro & Macro
• BSAD 1084 - Financial Accounting - Part 1 OR GBSC 1006 - Financial Skills for Managers

The part-time Real Estate Investing Certificate program examines the principles and techniques of real estate valuation, mathematics, finance, law, and a foundation in real estate entrepreneurship.

Required Courses (6)

• 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 1073 - Building Design & Construction

Elective Courses (select 2)

• PROP 1033 - Real Estate Development
• PROP 1061 - Commercial Lease Analysis

Real Estate Investing courses (all 3 must be taken to equal one elective):

• PROP 1035 - Buying Income Property
• PROP 1071 - Condo Investing
• PROP 1072 - Commercial Property Investing

Credential Eligibility

Students who began the courses prior to September 2022 will have until August 2023 to receive the original certificate credential. Students who began courses on or after September 2022 will not be eligible for a credential.

This part-time program covers supervisory and management skills specifically related to building operations. The program content is applicable to residential and commercial buildings, as well as recreational, hospitality, and health related facilities.

The core courses develop essential knowledge and skills in building management, building operating systems, writing and communications, tenant relations, and creating productive relationships with staff, trades, and other professionals on the property management team. The elective courses allow you to tailor the program to suit your individual learning objectives and career plans.

You may enroll in any individual course.

Required Courses (4)

• PROP 1060 - Building Systems and Analysis
• PROP 1044 - Building Operations Management
• BSAD 1020 - Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
• GBSC 1004 - Business Communications

Elective Courses (select 3)

• PROP 1031 - Managing Residential Tenancies (not currently offered)
• PROP 1049 - House Construction
• PROP 1061 - Commercial Lease Analysis
• BSAD 1016 - Project Supervision
• SSCP 1010 - Leading & Managing Employees

Credential Eligibility

Students who began the courses prior to September 2022 will have until August 2023 to receive the original certificate credential. Students who began courses on or after September 2022 will not be eligible for a credential.

This part-time program is designed to help you make decisions on energy-related issues: property managers, building managers, business, government, crown corporations, and nonprofit companies.

The program provides a strong practical foundation in energy management, combined with practical knowledge of the operating aspects of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The energy courses examine the principles and techniques of energy management planning, identifying energy consumption, monitoring, energy management information systems, re-commissioning buildings, and energy financing of projects. The other courses will provide the students with knowledge and skills in building construction, building operations, and business communications.

Required Courses (5)

• PROP 1101 - Building Systems Energy Assessment 1
• PROP 1102 - Building Systems Energy Assessment 2
• PROP 1060 - Building Systems & Analysis
• PROP 1044 - Building Operations Management
• GBSC 1004 - Business Communications

Students may register in any individual course.

Credential Eligibility

Students who began the courses prior to September 2022 will have until August 2023 to receive the original certificate credential. Students who began courses on or after September 2022 will not be eligible for a credential.