304374 v.2 Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Property Studies)

PGradDipBus(Curtin)

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Introduction
This course is designed for those intending to pursue their property specialisation after a first degree in Property. This course can be chosen by Bachelor of Commerce, Property Double Major graduates to become Certified Property Valuers (CPV) and/or to develop a speciality in Portfolio Management. It is also accessible to Bachelor of Commerce Property Majors, already CPV qualified, and Bachelor of Commerce (Property double major) graduates intending to specialise in Portfolio Management and as preparation for the Master of Commerce (Property) by research.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, applicants must hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised university in Business or Commerce, with a single or double major in Property.

Recognition of Prior Learning
No recognition of prior learning will be awarded but consideration may be granted for unit substitution.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for professional accreditation with the Australian Property Institute and CPV Licensing.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
			SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		100.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
			SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		100.0
					100.0
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1				Hrs/Wk	Credits
11652	v.2		Business Dissertation (Economics and Finance) 693	6.0	50.0
304257	v.2		Property Portfolio Analysis 560	3.0	25.0
304355	v.2		International Property Investment 560	3.0	25.0
304357	v.2		Property Risk Management 560	3.0	25.0
304360	v.2		Property Vehicles and Regulations 560	3.0	25.0
304361	v.2		Valuation Methodology 550	3.0	25.0
304366	v.2		Business Valuation 550	3.0	25.0
304369	v.2		Statutory Valuation 550	3.0	25.0
304371	v.2		Valuation Practice 550	2.0	25.0