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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

188507 v.7 Graduate Diploma in Property

GradDipProp(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course is designed for those who need to better serve the property industry as consultants in their current employment or to make a career switch into property.

Course Entry Requirements/Prequisites

Either a degree in a discipline other than property studies or completion of a Graduate Certificate in Property Investment.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is taught over two years on a part-time basis. The course is not available to international students.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Property Investment

Course Organisation

Because of the diverse backgrounds of students, some foundation material from economics, law and property analysis are included.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find ready employment in middle to senior executive positions in organisations having substantial land-based assets including: government departments at all tiers, real estate consulting organisations, investment houses, property trusts, banks, insurance companies, and superannuation funds. Employment might also be found in professions such as urban planning, architecture and quantity surveying.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11631 v.4   Property Management 550 3.0 25.0
6879 v.5   Property Investment Analysis 550 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
6878 v.4   Property Finance 550 3.0 25.0
6880 v.4   Real Estate Planning and Development 560 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
304361 v.4   Property Valuation Methodology 550 3.0 25.0
6882 v.6   Property Economics 500 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
307058 v.3   Property Market Analysis 500 3.0 25.0
6877 v.3   Land Law 550 3.0 25.0
  50.0

NB    This course is not available to international students.

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2012 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.