Bachelor of Data Science/Bachelor of Property Economics
Bachelor of Data Science/Bachelor of Property Economics
Highlights This double degree combines our new Bachelor of Data Science, and our Bachelor of Property Economics. The Data Science component has been specifically designed and built from the ground up as a specialist data science degree – the only one of its kind in Australia. QUT offers one of…
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Highlights
- This double degree combines our new Bachelor of Data Science, and our Bachelor of Property Economics.
- The Data Science component has been specifically designed and built from the ground up as a specialist data science degree – the only one of its kind in Australia.
- QUT offers one of the few specialised property courses in Australia.
- Study investment, consultancy, asset management, development, valuation and research; and complement those areas of knowledge with the ability to analyse and interrogate data to provide advice on the use, value, management and marketing of property, in order to optimise the benefits from ownership or occupation.
- Prepares you to work in finance and property as a valuer and adviser, investment analyst, development manager, property and asset manager or funds manager.
- Complete two degrees in just four years full-time.
We offer one of the few specialised property courses in Australia. Property economics at QUT is concerned with all aspects of property with a focus on finance, the commercial property market sector, sustainable development, and environmental and energy efficiency. You’ll gain hands-on, practical experience to supplement your theoretical knowledge.
The Data Science component of your studies covers the theory and the practical tools for data acquisition, storage, management, processing, analysis and visualisation. Ethical considerations, communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills are all given detailed coverage.
Why choose this course?
The property sector is one of Australia’s largest industries and second largest employers. And, data scientist, as an occupation, has experienced a growth of 492 per cent from 2015 to 2019 (Burning Glass Technologies, National Skills Commission Analysis, 2020). It is widely acknowledged as one of the most desirable careers, not just in Australia, but globally.
Therefore, it would stand to reason that a career combining the skills and knowledge of both a property economist and a data scientist would put you in good stead for success.
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.
Learning opportunities and environments include:
- use of industry case studies and data sets
- use of industry software applications and tools
- opportunities to engage with industry guest speakers
- availability of internships.
You are required to undertake 30 days of approved property economics work experience as part of your Work Integrated Learning core unit.
Careers and outcomes
Combining property economics and data science offers diverse and exciting career opportunities.
As a graduate, you will be an agile problem-solver, capable of tackling real-world problems by applying the insights gained from extracting knowledge from data. Your comprehensive knowledge of data science tools and techniques will be employed to design new solutions that drive progress and innovation, guided at all times by your appreciation of the ethical considerations concerning the use of data in decision-making.
You’ll be highly knowledgeable and experienced in selecting from, and applying, appropriate statistical, computational and modelling techniques including scalable approaches to big data, and working with complex or unstructured data.
You’ll be equally as skilled in property valuation, property management, asset and funds management, and be able to provide strategic advice in the real estate, banking and finance sectors.
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.
