C10310v1 Bachelor of Property Economics
University of Technology Sydney
About
For students thinking about a career in business, economics or property, the Bachelor of Property Economics provides the edge required to get started in a global industry.In this degree students learn the specialist knowledge required to enter the property sector, with skills in property valuation, market analysis, investment and development.
Their skill set is just as relevant locally as it is internationally.This degree covers economic, legal and financial disciplines, giving students the flexibility to pursue a variety of career paths.
This business knowledge is also transferable, providing options for a transition to other sectors as careers develop.UTS graduates are highly sought after and have excellent starting salaries:
the property industry actively recruits property economics students.
Most students are working in the industry by their third year of study.This job-readiness results from UTS's industry connections:
the curriculum was developed in consultation with industry, guest lecturers come from industry, and students work with real-world projects such as Barangaroo, Central Park and Green Square.The degree structures classes so that students do a mixture of individual and team-based work, mixing theory and practice.
This means graduates seamlessly fit into team-based, workplace environments.
Structure
The course comprises a total of 144 credit points made up of 120 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of electives.
Industrial training/professional practice
In addition to attending classes, students are encouraged to gain practical experience in appropriate professional or industrial organisations. Full-time students undertake practical studies as part of the program included in core subjects.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM90820 Core subjects (Property Economics) | 120cp |
| CBK90242 Sub-major/Electives (DAB) | 24cp |
| Total | 144cp |
Course diagram
Course program
The typical course program is shown below.
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 16467 Built Environment Law and Ethics | 6cp |
| 16466 Built Environment Economics | 6cp |
| 16631 Construction and Development Process | 6cp |
| 16234 Property Valuation | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 16632 Built Environment Law and Professional Practice | 6cp |
| 16633 Microeconomics for Property | 6cp |
| 16643 Property Market Research and Analysis | 6cp |
| 16264 Property Accounting and Financial Management | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 16634 Financial Analysis | 6cp |
| 16235 Urban Economics | 6cp |
| 16233 Urban Planning Process | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 16231 Property Management | 6cp |
| 16641 Property Rights and Landlord Tenant Law | 6cp |
| 16642 Property Investment and Valuation | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 16655 Property Finance | 6cp |
| 16333 Statutory Valuation and Compensation | 6cp |
| Select one of the following: | 6cp |
| 16656 Sustainable Construction and Development Management | |
| 16657 Property Investment and Portfolio Management | |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 16232 Economics for Policy Analysis | 6cp |
| 16237 Property Taxation | 6cp |
| 16658 Capstone Project: Property Development Analysis | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp |
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 16632 Built Environment Law and Professional Practice | 6cp |
| 16633 Microeconomics for Property | 6cp |
| 16643 Property Market Research and Analysis | 6cp |
| 16264 Property Accounting and Financial Management | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 16467 Built Environment Law and Ethics | 6cp |
| 16466 Built Environment Economics | 6cp |
| 16631 Construction and Development Process | 6cp |
| 16234 Property Valuation | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 16231 Property Management | 6cp |
| 16641 Property Rights and Landlord Tenant Law | 6cp |
| 16642 Property Investment and Valuation | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK90242 Sub-major/Electives (DAB) | |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 16634 Financial Analysis | 6cp |
| 16235 Urban Economics | 6cp |
| 16233 Urban Planning Process | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK90242 Sub-major/Electives (DAB) | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 16232 Economics for Policy Analysis | 6cp |
| 16237 Property Taxation | 6cp |
| 16658 Capstone Project: Property Development Analysis | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK90242 Sub-major/Electives (DAB) | |
Year 4
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 16655 Property Finance | 6cp |
| 16333 Statutory Valuation and Compensation | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK90242 Sub-major/Electives (DAB) | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| 16656 Sustainable Construction and Development Management | |
| 16657 Property Investment and Portfolio Management | |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through the Universities Admissions Centre.
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; or CAE: 176-184.
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.
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