- Teaching staff have extensive professional experience
- Studies include urban and regional development, and sustainability
- Access employment locally and internationally in a diverse and rewarding industry
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Property Economics and Development
Award abbreviation: BPropEcDev
QTAC code: 012121
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU344
CRICOS code: 069716E. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Property is one of the nation’s economic powerhouses, and is also one of the fastest growing service sectors in Australia.
You gain a solid foundation in property-related business through courses in marketing, management, accounting, economics, business law and ethics, and research methods. Specialist units develop knowledge in property development, valuation and analysis, town planning, property economics, portfolio management, property law, asset and facilities management, and building studies. You undertake case studies, fieldwork and projects to enhance professional skills.
Post-admission requirements
A construction White Card is required, refer to Special program requirements.
Career opportunities
Development, project management, property and asset management, facilities management, property investment analysis, property valuation, real estate sales and leasing agent.
Professional recognition
As from 1 January 2011 the BPED is an endorsed degree of the Australian Property Institute (API) for the following certifications:
- Certified Property Practitioner (CPP)
- Certified Property Manager (CPM)
- Certified Facilities Manager (CFacM)
- Certified Asset Manager (CAM)
- Certified Development Practitioner (CDP)
- Certified Practising Valuer (CPV)
and for registration by the Valuers Registration Board as a registered valuer.
Graduates may become members of the Australian Property Institute; Valuers Registration Board of Queensland; Property Council of Australia; Urban Development Institute of Australia; Australian Institute of Urban Studies.
Students seeking registration with the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland, or with the Australian Property Institute (API), for status of the following — Certified Practising Valuer, Certified Property Practitioner, Certified Property Manager, Certified Asset Manager, Certified Development Practitioner, or Certified Facilities Manager — must satisfy relevant work experience requirements after graduating. Students should seek full details from Valuers Registration Board and/or API.
Accreditation
This program is fully accredited with the Australian Property Institute.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Steven Boyd
Tel: +61 7 5456 5129
Email: SBoyd@usc.edu.au
Program structure
Special program requirements
Construction Industry General Safety Induction (White Card) program is required to be completed by all students prior to Week 4 of the Semester of entry. This half-day training course allows students to meet the requirements of current Queensland Workplace Health and Safety legislation in respect of entry to building sites (as defined within the legislation) and will enable them to participate fully in field trips throughout the program.
This course may be completed online (http://www.ohsa.com.au) or by attendance at one of a number of courses regularly held by the Queensland Masters Builders Association. The full cost of this program requirement is to be borne by the student. The cost of the course in 2009 was in the region of A$70-90.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 required core course.
- Complete 10 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 9 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 4 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses.
- Complete no more than 11 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Social Sciences, School of Communication or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Core course (1)
1 required course:
COR109 Communication and Thought
Introductory courses (10)
10 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Introduction to Economics
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Accounting for Business
PED110 Building Studies 1
PED120 Property Economics
PED121 Building Studies 2
PED122 Property Law
Advanced courses (9)
9 required courses:
ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law
PED210 Principles of Property Valuation
PED220 Property Investment Valuation and Market Analysis
PED310 Property Investment Analysis - Financing and Capital Markets
PED311 Property Development Feasibility and Analysis
PED312 Property and Asset Management
PED320 Property Research Project
PED321 Property Development and Project Management Processes
PED322 Statutory and Specialist Valuation
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses.
Up to 4 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Property Economics and Development Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Core course (1)
1 required course:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought |
Introductory courses (10)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Introduction to Economics | |||
| BUS103 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| PED110 Building Studies 1 | |||
| BUS101 Applied Research Methods | |||
| BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| BUS106 Accounting for Business | |||
| PED120 Property Economics | |||
| PED121 Building Studies 2 | |||
| PED122 Property Law |
Advanced courses (9)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PED210 Principles of Property Valuation | |||
| ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law | |||
| PED310 Property Investment Analysis - Financing and Capital Markets | |||
| PED311 Property Development Feasibility and Analysis | |||
| PED312 Property and Asset Management | |||
| PED220 Property Investment Valuation and Market Analysis | |||
| PED320 Property Research Project | |||
| PED321 Property Development and Project Management Processes | |||
| PED322 Statutory and Specialist Valuation |
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses.Up to 4 electives may be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering