Graduate Certificate of Property
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Property |
| Deakin course code | M511 |
| Course Credit Points | 4 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2013 onwards |
| Campus | This course is only offered Online |
| Duration | 1 year part-time |
| Course Map - enrolment planning tool | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2026 This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2026 Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
| Supplementary Information | Please note: this course is not offered in Trimester 3. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Fees and charges
Course overview
Get the qualifications you need to start a new career in the property industry with Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Property.
Gain an understanding of property and property valuation, including valuing income-producing properties, managing real estate, and property development. As a graduate you will be well prepared for a range of roles in this dynamic and fast-paced industry, such as property development and property management.
Are you looking to broaden your career with specialised property knowledge?
This course is designed specifically for professionals, such as architects, surveyors, real estate and sales agents, local council staff and construction managers, looking to expand their career opportunities. It’s also ideal for graduates with degrees in commerce, management, or law disciplines wanting to move into the property industry.
Develop and refine your core professional skills, particularly related to the fields of property development and property management. You will gain an understanding of the various stakeholders in the property and real estate market and learn how to develop and manage property.
This qualification provides a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Property.
Indicative student workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, online interactions, or professional experiences for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate of Property equips you with foundational skills to enter the property industry and support operational roles in property and real estate sectors. You’ll be prepared to contribute to property management, valuation, and development functions within organisations.
Possible roles include:
- asset manager
- business broker
- investment trust manager
- portfolio manager
- property consultant
- property developer
- property finance consultant
- property manager
- property researcher
- rural property broker/consultant
- sales and leasing negotiator
- valuer.
This qualification provides practical skills for those beginning or transitioning into the property industry, with opportunities across local councils, real estate agencies, valuation firms, and development companies.
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
Pathways
This course can be a pathway to:
Graduate Diploma of Property (M633)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Employ specialised knowledge apply professional, legal and ethical standards in the fields of property development, investment, property valuation, property management and sustainable construction, in private and commercial real estate markets, both nationally and internationally |
| Communication | Prepare and communicate (orally, visually and in writing) complex property information and analysis to a range of stakeholders including investors, developers, regulators, clients, and colleagues in order that informed decisions may be made |
| Digital literacy | Use a range of advanced digitally based technologies in professional practice and scholarly activities within the property related environment |
| Critical thinking | Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise complex data and specialist information on property markets and indicators for the planning, design and development of commercial, industrial, retail, residential property and other specialist property, e.g. property for educational purposes |
| Problem solving | Apply property theories and concepts to evaluate and appraise methodologies to critically identify and develop sustainable solutions and strategies for a diverse range of complex and authentic problems in property industry |
| Global citizenship | Examine and evaluate the ethical, sustainability, economic and global factors that impact the interconnected theories and principles of property development, investment, construction, management, and valuation |
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Property you must pass 4 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 4 credit points of core units.
Most units are equal to one credit point.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Core units
| MMP713 | Property and Real Estate Context |
| MMP731 | Management of Real Estate |
| MMP732 | Property Development |
| MMP742 | Investment Valuation |
Work experience
This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.