Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Auckland offers a Certificate of Proficiency in Property Planning & Development, which is a 10-week online course. This course is designed to provide students with key skills essential to property development.

Course Structure

The course is structured into 10 weeks, with weekly modules that cover various aspects of property development. The course includes:

• Introduction and basic controls
• Plans
• Processes Resource consents and plan formation
• Non-residential controls, subdivision, network utilities, and transport
• Assignment: Test 1
• Heritage, regional plans, and national environmental standards
• Assignment: Resource consent
• Developer and market cycles and the development process
• Feasibility studies and financial assessments
• Development concept, communicating, authority consents, and sustainable development
• Risk management, consultation, office developments, and construction contracting
• Assignment: Feasibility report
• Team management, refurbishment, and shopping centres
• Final Assignment: Test 2

Admission Criteria

To be admitted to the course, students must meet the University of Auckland's admission requirements, which include:

• University Entrance (or equivalent)
• Only available to NZ and Australian citizens and permanent residents over 20 years old
• No specific experience or qualifications required

Tuition Fees

The estimated tuition fee for the course is $1,453, which includes 15% GST. However, this fee does not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be awarded 15 credit points from the University of Auckland. Students who wish to progress their studies further towards a formal qualification may count this course towards the Master of Property Practice (entry criteria and time limits apply).

Master of Property Practice

The Master of Property Practice is a 1.5-year accelerated part-time study program that starts on April 13, 2026, and September 28, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Application FAQs

• What are the entry requirements?
  • To be admitted, you must meet the requirements to study at a New Zealand University (e.g., through University Entrance or an alternative entrance pathway).
• Is the course fee a one-off lump sum?
  • Yes, the course fee is a one-off sum.

Studying FAQs

• Can I study the course in my own time? Is it suitable for those working full-time?
  • Yes, you can study at a time that suits you (within the allocated course dates). University of Auckland Online courses are designed for working professionals and are flexible yet structured to help you gain knowledge in the time you have.
• How is the course structured?
  • The course will run over 10 weeks and will comprise weekly modules. Further details on the course structure can be found under the Course Structure section.

Assessment FAQs

• How will I be assessed?
  • Learners will be assessed through a combination of activities that address the learning objectives from each of the modules in the course. Further details can be found under the Course Structure section.

Benefits FAQs

• What is a Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)?
  • A Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) is a course-only study option that allows you to take a course at the University of Auckland without studying a full program. It is a good option for those who want to study short-term or to test whether a subject is something they wish to pursue more of in the future.
• Does the course enable me to take further study at the University?
  • If you decide to progress your studies further towards a full qualification, you can apply to reassign the points from your CoP to the MBM (entry criteria and time limits apply).
• How many course credits will I attain upon completion of the course?
  • Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded with 15 credit points from the University of Auckland.
• Do I get a certificate at the end?
  • As a Certificate of Proficiency is not a formal qualification, you will not be able to graduate with it or receive a graduation certificate. Your results will be recorded on your official academic transcript, providing evidence of your study.