About The College of Estate Management The College of Estate Management was founded in 1919 and granted its Royal Charter in 1922. It was the first to provide specialist courses in land and construction management and now has a worldwide reputation. Following the merger of its full-time teaching role with Reading University in 1969 and its move to the Reading campus, the College became closely associated with the University, while remaining an entirely independent self-funding body with charitable status. It has a governing Board which includes senior figures from the property and construction sector, and nominees of the University of Reading. The principal function of the College is to offer courses leading to professional and post-qualification awards through distance learning methods. The College has over 2,000 students worldwide.
Distance Learning with The College of Estate Management The College of Estate Management is the leading international body providing distance learning education and training to the property professions and construction industry. Its courses are designed to help those who wish to:   ¡E obtain a professional qualification ¡E develop a post-qualification specialisation ¡E undertake their work more effectively ¡E develop lifelong learning skills Students from over 80 countries are currently registered on College courses. The College also publishes CPD (Continuing Professional Development) material, undertakes independent research on behalf of clients, and provides tailor-made in-house training for organisations in both the public and private sectors.
Courses currently taught and delivered by The College of Estate Management via School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED): The University of Reading MBA in Construction & Real Estate The College of Estate Management Postgraduate Diploma in Arbitration The College of Estate Management Postgraduate Diploma in Surveying The University of Reading MSc in Surveying The Univeristy of Reading BSc Degree in Building Surveying The Univeristy of Reading BSc Degree in Construction Management The Univeristy of Reading BSc Degree in Estate Management The Univeristy of Reading BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying