Program Overview

Master of Property Investment and Development

The Master of Property Investment and Development is a postgraduate program that provides advanced-level study in property investment, development, and valuation. The program is designed to equip students with the analytical and decision-making skills necessary for adaptable careers in the changing and dynamic property investment, development, and valuation industry.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline for the 160 credit point pathway. For the 120 credit point pathway, applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree in a business or Australian Property Institute (API)-recognized cognate discipline, or any discipline with a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in roles related to property valuation, management, investment, and analysis. The 80 credit point pathway requires a graduate diploma or higher in a property-related discipline, or an undergraduate degree in a property-related discipline with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.

Program Structure

The program length and structure vary based on the student's previous study background and work experience. The 160 credit point pathway is two years full-time or four years part-time, the 120 credit point pathway is one year and six months full-time or three years part-time, and the 80 credit point pathway is one year full-time or two years part-time.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Students who complete specific subjects can achieve certifications such as Certified Practising Valuer (CPV), Certified Property Practitioner (CPP), and Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM).

Subjects

The program includes a range of subjects, such as:

• Strategic Property Market Analysis
• Property Portfolio Analysis
• Corporate Asset and Property Management
• Investment Property Valuation
• Property Investment and Risk Management
• Sustainable Property Development
• Feasibility Modelling
• International Property Finance
• Applied Project (Finance and Property)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Property Investment and Development can pursue careers in property investment, development, valuation, and management. They can work in various roles, such as property analyst, investment manager, development manager, and valuer.

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including property investment, development, valuation, and management. Students can explore topics such as sustainable development, property finance, and real estate markets.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Master of Property Investment and Development vary depending on the student's residency status and the number of credit points enrolled. International students can find more information on the university's website.

Location

The program is offered at the Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street, with some subjects available online.

Duration

The program duration varies depending on the pathway:

• 160 credit point pathway: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
• 120 credit point pathway: 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time
• 80 credit point pathway: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Intake

The program has multiple intakes throughout the year, including Quarter 1, Quarter 2, Quarter 3, and Quarter 4.

Credit Points

The program requires the completion of 160, 120, or 80 credit points, depending on the pathway.

Electives

Students can choose from a range of electives, including subjects from other postgraduate programs offered by the university.

Capstone Project

The capstone project is a compulsory subject that requires students to apply theoretical knowledge and skills to a real-world problem or case study. The project cannot be undertaken until 120 credit points have been successfully completed for the 160 credit point pathway, or 80 credit points for the 120 credit point pathway, or 40 credit points for the 80 credit point pathway.

Replaced Subject

The subject "Applied Project (Finance and Property)" (MKTG 7003) has been replaced by "Applied Project (Finance and Property)" (FINC 7022) for students who commenced in 2022 or later.

Contact

For more information, please contact the university's student services or visit the university's website.