In collaboration with Oxford Brookes University, UK, the academy offers a formal 2.5-year graduate scheme along with a specialised MSc Real Estate programme 

Riyadh, Feb 26, 2024: Knight Frank, a real estate consultancy, has announced the launch of The Knight Frank Academy, KSA, an initiative aimed at nurturing exceptional talent in the real estate sector. 

In collaboration with Oxford Brookes University, UK, the academy offers a formal 2.5-year graduate scheme, for graduates to work and simultaneously obtain an MSc in Real Estate alongside the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) qualification. 

Paul Jenkins, Subject Coordinator and Senior Lecturer in Real Estate says, “By offering a formal graduate scheme coupled with our specialised MSc Real Estate programme, we aim to equip aspiring professionals with the knowledge, skills, and professional qualifications needed to become RICS and Taqeem qualified and excel in the dynamic field of real estate.” 

Upon successful completion of the programme, candidates will not only hold a master’s degree but will also qualify as chartered surveyors through the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). 

Talal Raqaban – Partner of Valuation, PPP and Deal Advisory, KSA says, “This graduate programme, supported by our international network and Oxford Brookes, opens up a world of career opportunities for graduates in specialised departments such as Capital Markets, Valuation and Advisory, Healthcare and Education, and Retail Advisory among others within Knight Frank.”