Key Knowledge and Skills Required by Real Estate Graduates for the Real Estate Industry in Uganda.

Abstract

This paper examines the evolving needs of the real estate industry in Uganda, particularly considering the significant changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. It draws attention to the necessity for universities to update their real estate curricula to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for the current and future demands of the workforce. Using a qualitative research design, the study involved semi-structured interviews with real estate consultants who have hired graduates of the Bachelor of Real Estate Business Management of Makerere University in Uganda. The findings reveal that the most critical knowledge and skills for today's real estate graduates are in health and well-being, property valuation, legal aspects, information and communication technology (ICT), and research. This research is important as it highlights the essential areas of knowledge and skills that real estate academic programmes must emphasise to effectively prepare students for the modern real estate industry.