C11271v4 Graduate Certificate in Property Development
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Property Development (GradCertPropDev)CRICOS code: 096459D
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
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
Other information
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Property Development offers an entry pathway to the Master of Property Development (C04008) for students who have professional experience in property but do not have an appropriate undergraduate qualification, or who have a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
The course gives students an introduction to the principles and practice of sustainable urban development, and experience in developing a plan for a real-world urban renewal site.
Course aims
The course provides students with a combination of experiential learning experiences, teamwork and exposure to practical skills development, together with a thorough understanding of economic, environmental and other knowledge underpinning urban management and development.
Career options
The degree enables professionals to change careers due to the multidisciplinary nature of the learning. Graduates are in public sector positions, including working for state and local government, and in private consulting and property development firms.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Demonstrate ethical behaviours and apply relevant rules of conduct 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 | Practice effective communication to engage with a range of stakeholders in property development projects. |
| I.1 | Identify a range of approaches to develop appropriate creative and innovative property development solutions. |
| P.1 | Apply theoretical and practical knowledge related to property development contexts. |
| R.1 | Apply research and analytical skills to property development practice to interpret complex information. |
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
OR
- A minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present 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)
For applicants who need to demonstrate interest in the course:
- Personal statement (300 words) demonstrating an understanding of the opportunities present in Property Development, and outlining reasons for studying the Graduate Certificate in Property Development.
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-session, full-time or one-year, part-time basis.
All subjects are offered in intensive blocks.
Course structure
Students must complete 24 credit points made up of three compulsory subjects and one elective.
Course completion requirements
| 15142 Property Development Process | 6cp | |
| 12518 Property Transactions | 6cp | |
| 12535 Property Investment and Development Feasibility | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options: | 6cp | |
| 17700 Planning and Environmental Law | 6cp | |
| 17771 Valuation Methodology | 6cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
A typical program for students undertaking the course full time is shown below.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15142 Property Development Process | 6cp | |
| 17700 Planning and Environmental Law | 6cp | |
| 12518 Property Transactions | 6cp | |
| 12535 Property Investment and Development Feasibility | 6cp | |
| full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 15142 Property Development Process | 6cp | |
| 17771 Valuation Methodology | 6cp | |
| 12518 Property Transactions | 6cp | |
| 12535 Property Investment and Development Feasibility | 6cp | |
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 and the Master of Property Development (C04008).
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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UTS: Design, Architecture and Building