C04317v1 Master of Property Development and Project Management
Award(s): Master of Property Development Project Management (MPropDevPM)CRICOS code: 089508C
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus
Notes
Package offer
International students who do not meet the admission requirements for the Master of Property Development and Project Management, but are eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management will be issued with a package offer for both courses. The total duration to complete both the Graduate Certificate in Project Management and the Master of Property Development and Project Management as a package is 2 years.
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The UTS Master of Property Development and Project Management is designed to enhance knowledge and opportunities for professionals in property and project management, and to enable graduates in related fields to extend their qualifications and expertise to embark on careers in property development and project management.
The course provides a mix of foundational and advanced knowledge in both disciplines. Students develop an appreciation of the ways the two fields work together as they gain knowledge and experience in applying concepts in both disciplines. Examples include learning how to balance private and public interests in urban development, how to assess development feasibility, and how to apply the principles of project management.
Career options
Graduates of the UTS Master of Property Development and Project Management are equipped to move into careers in the property or project management disciplines. For those already working as property and project management professionals, the course opens up opportunities to move into more senior roles and enhance their leadership in those industries. Career options include a wide range of property and project management positions in both the public and private sectors.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Identify and evaluate actual or potential ethical issues and determine sound ethical judgements in property development, project management, and / or scholarly contexts |
| A.2 | Reflect on one's personal views and values and to comprehensively consider alternate views and propositions in property development, project management, and / or scholarly contexts |
| A.3 | Critically reflect on their ability to apply knowledge and skills to work effectively for and with Indigenous Australians across the management of projects. |
| C.1 | Interpret and communicate knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences in property development, project management, and / or scholarly contexts |
| C.2 | Work effectively in project teams in property development, project management, and / or scholarly contexts |
| I.1 | Formulate appropriate alternative solutions applying creativity and initiative to complex problems in property development, project management, and / or related academic contexts |
| P.1 | Integrate knowledge related to a wide spectrum of property and project management issues to the analysis of practice based scenarios |
| P.2 | Develop and adapt project management knowledge to meet contextual demands |
| R.1 | Apply and demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to property development, project management, and / or related scholarly contexts |
| R.2 | Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level in property development, project management, and / or scholarly contexts |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- a UTS Graduate Diploma in Property Development
- a UTS Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or equivalent, or higher qualification from one of the following disciplines: architecture and building, engineering, management and commerce, law, economics and econometrics
- applicants without a qualification listed above must have a minimum of one (1) year relevant work experience demonstrated through:
- a CV clearly articulating project management experience; AND
- an employer's letter confirming the dates of employment, and the position held; AND
- a personal statement (max. 300 words) explaining the reasons for wanting to study project management and demonstrating an understanding of basic project management concepts gained from work experience and knowledge of course expectations.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 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 (essential) requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the UTS Student Rules.
Prospective or current student concerned about their ability to meet these requirements should discuss their concerns with the Academic Liaison Officer in their faculty or school and/or UTS Accessibility Service on 9514 1177 or at accessibility@uts.edu.au.
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.
Recognition of prior learning
Exemptions of up to 24 credit points may be given for equivalent prior learning. Applicants with a four-year degree in a related field of study may be given up to 24 credit points of exemptions.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.
Course structure
Students must complete 96 credit points made up of 72 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of electives.
Course completion requirements
| STM91161 Core subjects (Property Development and Project Management) | 96cp | |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
A typical program is shown below.
| 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 | ||
| 15312 Project Communication, HR and Stakeholders | 6cp | |
| 15310 Project Integration Management | 6cp | |
| 15316 Project Scope, Time and Cost Management | 6cp | |
| 15319 Project Risk, Procurement and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 17704 Property Development Finance | 6cp | |
| 15143 Group Project A: Urban Renewal | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 17551 Property Market and Risk Analysis | 6cp | |
| 17771 Valuation Methodology | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 15142 Property Development Process | 6cp | |
| 12535 Property Investment and Development Feasibility | 6cp | |
| 17771 Valuation Methodology | 6cp | |
| 12518 Property Transactions | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 17704 Property Development Finance | 6cp | |
| 17700 Planning and Environmental Law | 6cp | |
| 15143 Group Project A: Urban Renewal | 6cp | |
| 17551 Property Market and Risk Analysis | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15312 Project Communication, HR and Stakeholders | 6cp | |
| 15310 Project Integration Management | 6cp | |
| 15316 Project Scope, Time and Cost Management | 6cp | |
| 15319 Project Risk, Procurement and Quality Management | 6cp | |
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by both the Australian Property Institute and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, as well as its accredited by the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The Master of Project Management is also endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
Other information
Further information is available on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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