The ND Estate Management programme prepares technicians for property administration, valuation support, facility management, and real estate operations.
NBTE programme objectives
- Assist with property records, tenancy administration, and facility coordination
- Support valuation and inspection activities under professional supervision
- Apply introductory building technology knowledge to property management
- Communicate with clients and maintain property documentation
- Understand ethical and regulatory frameworks in estate practice
Programme structure (NBTE)
- 4 semesters (approximately 2 years)
- 17 weeks per semester (15 teaching weeks + 2 weeks registration/examinations)
- Minimum 72–80 semester credit units (varies by programme) to graduate
- 3–4 months Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
- Curriculum components: General Education courses; Foundation courses; Professional courses; SIWES
About the Programme
Students learn principles of land use, property law (introductory), valuation methods, estate agency practice, and building technology as applied to property assets. The programme supports technician roles in public and private real estate sectors.
Programme Outcomes
- Assist with property records, tenancy administration, and facility coordination
- Support valuation and inspection activities under professional supervision
- Apply basic knowledge of building technology to property management
- Communicate with clients and maintain property documentation
- Understand ethical and regulatory frameworks in estate practice
Career Opportunities
Graduates work with estate firms, property developers, facility managers, and public housing agencies.
- Estate Management Technician
- Property Administrator
- Facilities Assistant
- Valuation Assistant
- Estate Agency Officer
- Letting & Tenancy Officer
- Property Records Officer
- Land Administration Assistant
Admission Requirements
Admission to the ND Estate Management and Valuation at RECTEM follows the NBTE-approved curriculum entry requirements and the college's published admissions policy.
O-Level entry
Five credit passes in G.C.E. Ordinary Level, SSCE, WASC, NECO, NTC, or Teachers Grade II, obtained at not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, one basic science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Agricultural Science), and one other subject from Geography, Commerce, Government, Financial Accounting, Technical Drawing, Metal Work, Wood Work, or Fine Art.
Pre-ND entry
Four credit passes in relevant subjects at the final examination of an NBTE-recognised Pre-National Diploma programme at a polytechnic or similar post-secondary technical institution.
JAMB UTME (full-time)
JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scores are used in the selection of full-time candidates, as stated in the current UTME brochure.
Part-time
Part-time applicants may be exempt from JAMB UTME. Confirm current policy with the admissions office.
See ND admissions for full-time and part-time policies, or apply online.
