MJRU-PROPV v.1 Property Development and Valuation Major (BCom)

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Major/Stream Overview

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

This major is designed for students seeking a dynamic career in the property industry including residential and commercial development, asset and fund management, sales and leasing, investment and valuation. This major provides a practical education covering broad disciplines such as economics, finance and investment, law and construction. Utilising Curtin’s strong industry links, students are heavily engaged with industry through guest lectures and networking events. This is an excellent qualification to hold whatever your chosen career path in property.

Professional Recognition

On completion of this course students are eligible for membership of the Australian Property Institute (API) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

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Major/Minor/Stream Organisation

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply principles of property analysis, valuation, finance, economics, information systems, statistics, law and behavioural science as they relate to analysis and valuation of property

2. critically analyse issues in data collection, recording and reporting of property market activity

3. locate, extract and critically appraise information related to property market activity from sources within an organisation and from external sources

4. relate the significance of commercial events and issues within property markets and the business community using structured financial communication and appropriate language

5. use electronic resources to interrogate databases, analyse data, collect information and communicate

6. take responsibility for self directed learning and the development of a career long attitude of continuing professional development;

7. recognise the global nature of the property industry by applying relevant international property standards and appreciate the information requirements of a global financial system

8. demonstrate an understanding that cultural practices and differences impact commercial practices and interpersonal relations

9. apply an ethical approach to analysing commercial activities and advising clients, demonstrate leadership and the ability to delegate tasks to ensure timely outcomes, work independently to achieve agreed outcomes

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
PROP2002	v.1		Property Principles	3.0	25.0
					25.0
Year 2 Semester 1
PROP2001	v.1		Property Economics	3.0	25.0
PROP2000	v.1		Property Market Analysis	3.0	25.0
BLDG2005	v.1		Property Construction	3.0	25.0
			SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
					100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
BLAW2009	v.1		Property Law for Business	3.0	25.0
PROP3000	v.1		Property Investment Analysis	3.0	25.0
VALU2000	v.1		Property Valuation Methodology	3.0	25.0
			SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
					100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
PROP3001	v.1		Property Development	3.0	25.0
VALU3000	v.1		Specialised Property Valuation	3.0	25.0
PROP3002	v.1		Property Finance	3.0	25.0
			SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
					100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
VALU3001	v.1		Property Valuation Practice	2.0	25.0
PROP3003	v.1		Property Capital Markets	3.0	25.0
PROP3004	v.1		Property Asset Management	3.0	25.0
					75.0

*    This major is not available to international students

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