Bachelor of Property Economics
Bachelor of Property Economics
Highlights Study investment, consultancy, asset management, development, valuation and research. Learn to provide advice on the use, value, management and marketing of property, in order to optimise the benefits from ownership or occupation. Gain practical experience with Work Integrated Learning. Prepares you to work in finance and property as a…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Highlights
- Study investment, consultancy, asset management, development, valuation and research.
- Learn to provide advice on the use, value, management and marketing of property, in order to optimise the benefits from ownership or occupation.
- Gain practical experience with Work Integrated Learning.
- Prepares you to work in finance and property as a valuer and adviser, investment analyst, development manager, property and asset manager or funds manager.
The property sector is one of Australia’s largest industries and second largest employer. Property economists are skilled in the ownership, management, investment, valuation and development of a range of property types. Property economists are experts in optimising the returns and performance of this specialist asset class.
Why choose this course?
QUT offers one of the few specialised property courses in Australia. Property economics at QUT is concerned with all aspects of property: investment, asset management, development, valuation and research, with a focus on finance and the commercial property market sector. You will gain hands-on, practical experience to supplement your theoretical knowledge.
In line with faculty priorities, this course has a focus on sustainable development and environmental and energy efficiency in all forms of property.
The flexible structure of the course enables you to choose a second specialisation or groups of minor units to match your career aspirations and personal goals. This maximises your employment opportunities, offering breadth of knowledge and a real focus based on your unique study plan.
Real-world learning
Our property economics teaching staff are real-world academics and work with industry partners to ensure our content is current and up to industry standard.
We also prepare our students for the real world with work-integrated learning. Students of the property economics major are required to undertake 30 days of approved property economics work experience as part of our Work Integrated Learning core unit. This allows our students to build on what they have studied in class and experience real workplaces and business practices.
Careers and outcomes
As a property economics graduate, you will have career opportunities in property valuation, property consultancy, strategic advice, real estate, banking and finance, property management, and funds management in both the public and private sectors.
Careers in property economics may include property valuer and adviser, investment analyst, development manager, property and asset manager, funds manager and positions in corporate real estate.
You may work in your own private enterprise or as an employee of property development, valuation, property management, professional services investment or property finance companies. You may also work in government departments and local authorities concerned with rating, compulsory acquisitions, property development or property and portfolio management. Your work will usually combine a mix of office and field work.
Professional recognition
This degree meets the education requirements for professional accreditation and membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); the Australian Property Institute (API) – Certified Practising Valuers (CPV), Certified Development Practioner (CDP), Certified Property Manager (CPM), and Certified Property Practitioner (CPP); the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland; and the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEP), Malaysia.
Work integrated learning
You are required to undertake 30 days of approved property economics work experience as part of your Work Integrated Learning core unit.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
