Shaping Sustainable Real Estate Education: A Critical Analysis of Pedagogical Evolution

Real estate education has become an important study that aims at fostering sustainable development. Building and city constructions also contribute extensively to climate change, which is why real estate professionals need to be educated to find environmentally friendly solutions. This paper explores the historical development of real estate pedagogy, focusing both on its past and current pedagogical practices, and the emerging tendencies to help make the program more sustainable and future-ready. It is conducted using a qualitative research method (based on academic literature, national education policy, and international report findings of countries like Malaysia, the UK, the USA, Singapore, and Hong Kong). The results indicate the development of a clear preference towards practice-oriented learning, growing adoption of technology in education, and interdisciplinary approaches that take into consideration the principles of sustainability. Nevertheless, some aspects need to be improved, including the flexibility of curricula, collaboration between industry and academia, and the presence of a variety of environmental views. To be aligned with both national and global goals, the argument of this paper is that real estate education needs a revamp to prepare future professionals with the relevant knowledge, skills, and understanding of ethics to assist in achieving sustainable development in urban areas. It is synthesized with recommendations of policy and curriculum development with a view to bolstering the real estate education system in Malaysia so that it can respond effectively to environmental demands and create a positive impact towards a sustainable built environment.