Graduate Certificate of Property

2023 Deakin University Handbook

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Year

2023 course information

Award granted Graduate Certificate of Property
Course Map

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2023.

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2023.

Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.

Campus

This course is only offered Online

OnlineYes
Duration

1 year part-time

Deakin course codeM511
Approval status

This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Please note: this course is not offered in Trimester 3.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - International students should note that, due to visa regulations, this course can only be undertaken while living outside Australia.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Get the qualifications you need to start a new career in the property industry with Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Property.

Gain a broad understanding of property and property valuation, valuing income producing properties, managing real estate and property development. As a graduate you’ll be well-prepared for a range of roles in this dynamic and fast-paced industry, including property development and property management.

The course has been specifically developed for professionals, such as architects, surveyors and construction managers, looking to broaden their careers. 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’ll establish an understanding of the various stakeholders in the property and real estate market and learn to develop and manage property.

This qualification will also allow you to articulate into the Graduate Diploma of Property.

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. 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

Career paths available for graduates with a qualification in property include, but are not limited to:

  • 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

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.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

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, students must attain a total of 4 credit points of core units plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.

Course structure

Compulsory 0-credit point module

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

MAI010Academic Integrity Module

Core Units

MMP713Property and Real Estate Context

MMP731Management of Real Estate

MMP732Property Development

MMP742Investment Valuation

Work experience

This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.


Other course information


Course duration
- additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.