Real Estate Competition III Edition | IE School of Architecture and Design

IE-IKEA Ingka Group Real Estate Competition III Edition

IN COLLABORATION WITH IKEA INGKA GROUP

IN COLLABORATION WITH IKEA INGKA GROUP

We are currently facing a global climate crisis that is set to impact the lives of millions of people around the world, both in the short-term and for generations to come, of the city and your future.

ABOUT INGKA GROUP

As the largest IKEA franchisee, Ingka Group operates 482 IKEA stores, shops and planning studios in 30 countries, as well as worldwide IKEA e-commerce and digital solutions. Our reach and expansion are underpinned by our network of meeting places and an active investment arm which helps support sustainable growth and business transformation. With more than 170,000+ co-workers across the world, Ingka has established hubs in Sweden, India, the US, China, Spain and the Netherlands in order to support its global operations.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

QUESTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED

  • How can companies use smart design to both cater to coworkers’ needs and build spaces where they want to be in a post-pandemic world where habits and expectations have changed? (300 words maximum + spaces)
  • How can global companies like Ingka Group satisfy changing expectations in the workplace while also considering the impact on the environment? (300 words maximum + spaces)
  • What makes a sustainable workplace? (300 words maximum + spaces)
  • Based on the assumption that the workspace is all about community, what can be done to ensure that today’s workspaces meet people’s needs and serve as more than just walls. (300 words maximum + spaces)

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

  • Each candidate must send their answers to the questionnaire in a vertical .pdf format
  • Candidates must also submit their CV. 
  • Optional: If you would like to submit additional material, you can send one horizontal slide—16:9 or 4:3—in .jpg or .png format. 
  • Please note that all text must be in English. Font, sizing and layout must be consistent with the given template. 
  • Files must be named as follows: surname_name_ courseletter.pdf

Submissions must be directly sent to Victor Aleñar, Senior Manager, Global Recruitment Team, IE University Email: (victor.alenar@ie.edu)

REGISTRATION

There are no registration fees for the IE Real Estate Competition. 

Submissions must be directly sent to Victor Aleñar, Senior Manager, Global Recruitment Team, IE University email

Challenge Timeline

1

May 29th: Challenge kicks off

2

July 7th: Last day to submit a proposal

3

July 17th: Winners announced

JURY

The documentation will be studied by the Jury members maintaining the anonymity of participants.

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PRIZES

The IE Real Estate Competition will award the following prizes to the winners

FIRST PLACE (ONE WINNER) Will be awarded consisting of

Pending admission to the IE Master in Real Estate Development of your choice (part-time or full-time), with a scholarship of 40% off towards tuition fees for the 2023- 2024 academic year

SECOND PLACE (TWO WINNERS) Will be awarded consisting of:

Pending admission to the IE Master in Real Estate Development of your choice (part-time or full-time), with a scholarship of 30% off towards tuition fees for the 2023- 2024 academic year.

PLEASE NOTE:

  •  The prize can only be destined towards tuition fees for Master in Real Estate Design (MRED) part-time or full-time 2023-2024 academic year, and cannot be substituted by money. 
  •  You do not need to be in the process or have admission to these programs to participate, but you will need to apply and get accepted if you do win, in order for the scholarship to be applied. 
  •  These scholarships are not compatible with other or existing scholarships inside of IE University. They may be complemented with external scholarships but not IE Foundation scholarships. 
  •  If you currently have or are granted a scholarship, the highest one will be the only one applied. This includes alumni bonuses. 
  •  These scholarships can not be used for dual degree options inside of IE University. They are only for the single degree options
Master in Real Estate Development | IE School of Architecture and Design
School of Architecture and Design

MASTER IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

The Master in Real Estate Development (MRED) explores the increasing relationship between real estate and the conscientious development of a city. This Master degree is aimed at understanding the breadth and depth of the development process. With a foundation in the economic, financial, strategic, and legal aspects of real estate development throughout the world, this comprehensive course goes beyond traditional subjects of the field.

location

Madrid / Madrid, Mexico City and Online

format

Full / Part-Time

duration

10/15 months

intake

In-person / Blended

language

English

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