Developed and delivered in partnership with the Real Estate Division of the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, the AIC Program of Professional Studies ensures that members proceeding to designation do so with the assurance of an educational foundation that prepares them to meet the ever changing demands of a multidisciplinary profession. The entire process is designed to develop valuation professionals who have the specialized skills needed to excel in this multifaceted profession.
Individuals may commence their program of studies at any time but those wishing to join the Institute as a candidate member must meet specific entrance requirements for that category of membership, including a university degree.
The CRA designation requires up to seven courses, plus completion of a residential guided case study. The AACI designation requires up to eight additional courses, plus completion of an income or agricultural guided case study. Exemptions and transfer credit are considered for previous post-secondary work, so most students achieve their designation without taking all the required courses.
All courses are designed to be completed by distance education, with written and multiple-choice assignments submitted according to a set schedule, followed by a final examination. The Internet is used extensively as a learning resource.
Most courses are 13 weeks in length. Most are offered in Winter Term 1 (September - December) and in Winter Term 2 (January - April), with selected courses also available also in Summer Term 1 (June - September). Subject to prerequisites, students may take the courses in any order. Most AIC Program students are working professionals and find one course per term manageable. Students wishing to accelerate their program however, may register for more than one course at the same time.
Successful completion of AIC’s courses will earn students between 50 and 60 degree credits toward the Bachelor of Business in Real Estate Program (BBRE), as offered by the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Post-Graduate Certificate in Real Property Valuation…The Fast Track!
Individuals who hold a business degree, or a degree with a business focus from a Canadian university may be eligible for the UBC/AIC Post-Graduate Certificate in Real Property Valuation (PGCV). This is a fast track to the AACI designation. More information on the PGCV Program can be found by visiting the PGCV page on the University of British Columbia web site UBC web site.
Last updated October 11, 2008