Online Courses Handbook 2003

304356 v.2 Master of Property

Introduction
The course is designed for those intending to expand their previous academic or professional background in the field of property.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree in an appropriate field from a recognised institution or completion of the Graduate Diploma in Property and have at least one year of relevant work experience. Students without appropriate background may be required to complete additional foundation units.

Specific Requirements
Candidates without sufficient background may be required to complete one or more of the following foundation units before commencing the first stage - Economics Analysis and Asian Economics 550, Financial Management 550, Legal Environment 560, Organisational Behaviour 550. Students are required to have access to a computer with a CD-Rom drive.

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

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of three semesters duration, and is available both on a full-time and part-time basis. Depending on their previous field of study students may be required to complete one or more foundation units before commencing the first stage.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Property Investment and Graduate Diploma in Property may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for admissions to the Australian Property Institute.

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

304361 v.2 * Valuation Methodology 550 3.0 25.0

6877 v.3 * Land Law 550 3.0 25.0

6879 v.3 * Income Property Analysis 550 3.0 25.0

6882 v.3 * Urban Land Economics 550 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11631 v.2 ** Real Estate Management 514 3.0 25.0

6878 v.3 ** Property Finance 550 3.0 25.0

6880 v.3 ** Real Estate Planning and Development 560 3.0 25.0

6881 v.3 ** Real Estate Encounters 560 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

SELECT 4 OPTIONS 100.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

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

304366 v.2 ** Business Valuation 550 3.0 25.0

304368 v.2 ** Construction and Building Costs 650 3.0 25.0

304369 v.2 ** Statutory Valuation 550 3.0 25.0

304371 v.2 ** Valuation Practice 550 2.0 25.0

* Stage one units.

** Stage two units.