University of Technology Sydney

C04008v7 Master of Property Development

Award(s): Master of Property Development (MProDev)
CRICOS code: 019745C
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus

Notes

Students who do not meet the admission requirements below may begin with a Graduate Certificate and progress to the Master of Property Development.

Graduate Certificate in Property Development --> Master of Property Development

(Note that entry to the Masters via other UTS Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas is also possible.)


Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information

Overview

UTS's Master of Property Development provides a comprehensive understanding of the property development process combined with the practical skills required to work effectively in the industry. This incorporates the political, financial, legal and physical systems that contribute to the successful development of property assets.

In this course, students benefit from close ties to industry. UTS academics have professional backgrounds and connections, and class projects are often based on real development scenarios. Recent project examples include the Gladesville Hospital site, Lindfield Town Centre and the Sydney Light Rail Corridor.

As many students have extensive industry experience too, there are excellent opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and networking across a range of fields including property development, valuation, construction, engineering, town planning and architecture.

Course aims

At UTS, students gain a broad understanding of the property development cycle in a team-based learning environment, enabling students to move beyond niche disciplines into broader management level positions or work with clients in new ways. Advanced coursework in risk analysis, property markets, and large-scale development projects prepare students to deal with broader issues in the property industry.

Completion of the Valuation sub-major fulfills educational criteria for Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) accreditation by the Australian Property Institute. Alternatively, students can select from various specialized electives such as construction technologies, urban planning, digital marketing, finance, conservation, and commercial property. With a strong foundation in planning, students are also eligible for significant credit recognition in the Master of Planning (C04007).

The UTS Master of Property Development may also be studied as a combined degree with another associated discipline:

Career options

The degree provides property-related professionals such as architects, engineers, construction managers, valuers, planners and business or finance professionals the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and qualifications and obtain a more holistic understanding of property development and related processes. This enables graduates to expand their careers or move outside of their original professional area to higher or broader roles within the property development industry and/or offer new services to clients.

Graduates completing the UTS Master of Property Development Valuation sub-major meet the educational requirements for accreditation as a Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) by the Australian Property Institute.

Course intended learning outcomes

A.1 Evaluate actual or potential ethical issues and determine sound ethical judgment in property development contexts.
A.2 Critically reflect on the intersection of Native Title, Indigenous heritage, and Indigenous land rights and the profession and apply communication and consultation skills to work effectively for and with Indigenous Australians.
C.1 Interpret, assess, and communicate complex relevant knowledge across the property development process to multidisciplinary stakeholders for positive outcomes.
I.1 Evaluate and assess a range of approaches to develop appropriate creative and innovative property development solutions.
P.1 Synthesise theoretical and practical knowledge related to a wide spectrum of property development contexts.
P.2 Demonstrate a capacity for a high level of autonomy, expert judgment, and accountability with creativity and initiative to new scenarios in property development management practice.
R.1 Apply research and analytical skills to property development practice to synthesize complex information and formulate property development solutions.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in Architecture and Building, Engineering, Management and Commerce, Law and legal studies, or Economics and Econometrics

OR

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND A minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11271 Graduate Certificate in Property Development.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

  • Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
    • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
    • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
    • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
    • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
    • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a one-and-a-half-year, full-time or three-year, part-time basis. The course features intensive block attendance patterns.

Course structure

Students must complete 72 credit points made up of 48 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of property options.

Course completion requirements

STM91265 Core subjects (Property Development PG) 48cp
CBK90622 Sub-major/Options (Property Development PG) 24cp
Total 72cp

Course program

The example programs below are for a student commencing in Autumn or Spring session and undertaking the course full time.

Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
15142 Property Development Process   6cp
12535 Property Investment and Development Feasibility   6cp
12518 Property Transactions   6cp
17700 Planning and Environmental Law   6cp
Spring session
17771 Valuation Methodology   6cp
Select 18 credit points from the following:   18cp
CBK90622 Sub-major/Options (Property Development PG) 24cp  
Year 2
Autumn session
17551 Property Market and Risk Analysis   6cp
15143 Group Project A: Urban Renewal   6cp
17704 Property Development Finance   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK90622 Sub-major/Options (Property Development PG) 24cp  
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
15142 Property Development Process   6cp
12535 Property Investment and Development Feasibility   6cp
17771 Valuation Methodology   6cp
17700 Planning and Environmental Law   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
12518 Property Transactions   6cp
17551 Property Market and Risk Analysis   6cp
17704 Property Development Finance   6cp
15143 Group Project A: Urban Renewal   6cp
Spring session
CBK90622 Sub-major/Options (Property Development PG)   24cp
Autumn commencing, part time
Year 1
Autumn session
15142 Property Development Process   6cp
12518 Property Transactions   6cp
Spring session
12535 Property Investment and Development Feasibility   6cp
17771 Valuation Methodology   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
15143 Group Project A: Urban Renewal   6cp
17704 Property Development Finance   6cp
Spring session
17700 Planning and Environmental Law   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK90622 Sub-major/Options (Property Development PG) 24cp  
Year 3
Autumn session
17551 Property Market and Risk Analysis   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK90622 Sub-major/Options (Property Development PG) 24cp  
Spring session
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
CBK90622 Sub-major/Options (Property Development PG) 24cp  
Spring commencing, part time
Year 1
Spring session
15142 Property Development Process   6cp
17771 Valuation Methodology   6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
12535 Property Investment and Development Feasibility   6cp
12518 Property Transactions   6cp
Spring session
17700 Planning and Environmental Law   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK90622 Sub-major/Options (Property Development PG) 24cp  
Year 3
Autumn session
15143 Group Project A: Urban Renewal   6cp
17704 Property Development Finance   6cp
Spring session
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
CBK90622 Sub-major/Options (Property Development PG) 24cp  
Year 4
Autumn session
17551 Property Market and Risk Analysis   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK90622 Sub-major/Options (Property Development PG) 24cp  

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Property Development (C11271), the Graduate Diploma in Property Development (C06006) and the Master of Property Development.

Professional recognition

The course is accredited by both the Australian Property Institute and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Other information

Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on:

telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS
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