| Area: | School of Economics and Finance |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 6878 (v.4) Property Finance 550 or any previous version
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6879 (v.4) Income Property Analysis 550 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Major sources of property risks and the strategies used to minimise those risks. Going beyond the management of single asset or project risk to cover portfolio risks. Risk minimisation strategies are described in a national and international context. Appropriate algorithms and software are taught and utilised by students. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have an understanding of the various risk management strategies and instruments. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Most recent articles from the following journals - Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management, Journal of Real Estate Research, Real Estate Finance. |
| Unit Texts: | Brown G. and Matysiak, (2000). Real Estate Investment. Sydney, Prentice Hall. Hoesli, M. and MacGregor, B.D. (2000). Property Investment Principles and Practice of Portfolio Management. Pearson Education. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 50%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
