Master of Property

Investment and
Development
Master of Property Apply Direct Code
UAC Code
2813
950180 (Parramatta City);

Investment and Development CRICOS Code

950181 (Online)
097590D
Study Mode 2F/4P
Locations Parramatta City/Online
Intakes January, April, June, September

The Master of Property ACCREDITATION COURSE STRUCTURE

Investment and Development
provides an opportunity
for advanced level of study
in property investment
and development.
It allows students to understand
the multi-disciplinary nature
of property investment and
development, and to develop the
analytical and decision making
skills necessary for property
investment and development,
and property professionals.
This property program has an
outstanding reputation in the
property industry, with many
students moving into major
careers in the property industry
in Australia and overseas.
The following accreditations (based on units
achieved) are currently being sought from the
Australian Properties Institute: Certified Asset
Manager, Certified Commercial Property
Manager, Certified Development Practitioner,
Certified Funds Manager, Certified Practicing
Valuer, Certified Property Practitioner.
ADMISSION
160 Credit Point Pathway
Applicants must have successfully
completed an undergraduate degree,
or higher, in any discipline.
120 Credit Point Pathway
Applicants must have successfully completed
an undergraduate degree, or higher, in:
a business or Australian Property Institute
(API)-recognised cognate discipline,
for example: property, town planning,
construction or quantity surveying;
OR
Any discipline and a minimum of two years
full-time equivalent managerial/professional
work experience in roles property valuation,
property management, property investment
and analysis, property development, property
fund management or associated roles;
OR
Students who have completed the
Graduate Certificate in Property
Investment at Western Sydney University
should take the 120 cp pathway.
80 Credit Point Pathway
Applicants must have successfully
completed: any undergraduate degree,
or higher, in a business or Australian
Property Institute (API)-recognised cognate
discipline, for example town planning,
construction or quantity surveying) AND a
minimum of two years full-time equivalent
managerial/professional work experience
in roles property valuation, property
management, property investment and
analysis, property development, property
fund management or associated roles;
OR
A graduate diploma, or higher, in property
or an Australian Property Institute
(API)-recognised cognate discipline.
The course length and structure varies
based on the student’s previous study
background and work experience.
POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION PATHWAY
STRUCTURE
Master of Property Investment and
Development (160 Credit Point Pathway)
To qualify for the award of a Master of
Property Investment and Development
students must successfully complete 160
credit points of units as defined below.
To achieve all available accreditation
certifications, students must complete
the listed numbered units. The taking
of electives will reduce the number of
certifications attainable. The capstone
project cannot be undertaken until 120cp
have been successfully completed.
Elective units must be Level 7 units
offered by the School of Business.
Recommended Sequence For
Students Commencing in Quarter 1
YEAR 1
QUARTER 1
201009.1 Strategic Property Market Analysis
201010.1 Property Investment and Risk
Management
QUARTER 2
200891.1 Property Portfolio Analysis
300716.3 Building Studies
QUARTER 3
201011.1 Investment Property Valuation
200432.4 Commercial Law
QUARTER 4
200396.5 Introductory Accounting
201012.1 International Property Finance

International applicants must

achieve IELTS 6.5 overall score with
a minimum 6.0 in each subset.
 Recommended Sequence For Master of Property Investment and
YEAR 2
Students Commencing in Quarter 1 Development (80 Credit Point Pathway)
QUARTER 1 To qualify for the award of a Master of
Property Investment and Development
51211.3 International Finance YEAR 1
Or elective with 80 credit points pathway, students
QUARTER 1 must successfully complete 80 credit points
201013.1 Sustainable Property Development of units as defined below. The capstone
201009.1 Strategic Property Market Analysis
QUARTER 2 project cannot be undertaken until 40cp
201010.1 Property Investment and Risk have been successfully completed.
201014.1 Feasibility Modelling Management

201015.1 Corporate Asset and Property QUARTER 2 Recommended Sequence For

Management Students Commencing in Quarter 1
200891.1 Property Portfolio Analysis
QUARTER 3
300716.3 Building Studies YEAR 1
200426.3 Corporate Finance
Or elective QUARTER 3 QUARTER 1
201016.1 Statutory Valuation and Property Law 201011.1 Investment Property Valuation 201010.1 Property Investment and Risk
Or elective 201016.1 Statutory Valuation and Property Law Management
Or elective
QUARTER 4 201013.1 Sustainable Property Development

200945.1 Applied Project (Finance and QUARTER 4 QUARTER 2

Property) 201017.1 Valuation of Special Premises 200891.1 Property Portfolio Analysis
201017.1 Valuation of Special Premises Or elective
201014.1 Feasibility Modelling
Or elective 201012.1 International Property Finance
QUARTER 3
YEAR 2
201011.1 Investment Property Valuation
Master of Property Investment and QUARTER 1
Development (120 credit point entry pathway) 201009.1 Strategic Property Market Analysis
To qualify for the award of a Master of 200432.4 Commercial Law
Or elective QUARTER 4
Property Investment and Development
students must successfully complete 120 201013.1 Sustainable Property Development 200945.1 Applied Project (Finance and
credit points of units as defined below. Property)
QUARTER 2
To achieve all available accreditation 201012.1 International Property Finance
certifications, students must complete 200945.1 Applied Project (Finance and
the listed numbered units. The taking Property) See Handbook for recommended study sequence for
students commencing in Quarters 2,3 and 4.
of electives will reduce the number of 201015.1 Corporate Asset and Property
certifications attainable. The capstone Management
project cannot be undertaken until 80cp
have been successfully completed.

To achieve all Australian Property Institute

accreditation certifications, available for this
course, students must complete the listed
numbered units. Choosing electives instead of
listed numbered units will reduce the number
of accreditation certifications attainable (Seek
advice from Academic Course Adviser).
Graduate Certificate Apply Direct Code
UAC Code
2814.1
950183 (Parramatta City);

in Property Investment CRICOS Code

950184 (Online)
097591C
Study Mode 0.5F/1P
Locations Parramatta City/Online
Intakes January, April, June, September

Study property investment, ADMISSION COURSE STRUCTURE

development and valuation.
As a graduate you will
comprehend the multi-
disciplinary nature of the
property industry and be
equipped with the analytical
and decision making skills
necessary for adaptable
careers in the changing and
dynamic property investment,
development and valuation.
Applicants must have:
Successfully completed an undergraduate
degree, or higher, in any discipline;
OR
A minimum of five years full-time equivalent
managerial/professional work experience;
OR
An advanced diploma in a business or
Australian Property Institute (API)-
recognised cognate discipline, for example
town planning, construction or quantity
surveying), AND have a minimum of
eight years general work experience.
To qualify for the award of a Graduate
Certificate in Property Investment,
students must successfully complete
units 200891 Property Portfolio Analysis,
201010 Property Investment and Risk
Management, 201013 Sustainable Property
Development and one unit chosen from
the pool of Alternate Units listed below.
Recommended Sequence of Study
QUARTER 1
201010.1 Property Investment and Risk
Management

Applicants seeking admission on the basis QUARTER 2

of work experience MUST support their 200891.1 Property Portfolio Analysis
application with a Statement of Service for
all work experience listed on the application. QUARTER 3
201013.1 Sustainable Property Development

QUARTER 4
Choose two Alternate Units:

201015.1 Corporate Asset and Property

Management

201014.1 Feasibility Modelling

201012.1 International Property Finance

201011.1 Investment Property Valuation

201009.1 Strategic Property Market Analysis

201013.1 Sustainable Property Development

201017.1 Valuation of Special Premises

201016.1 Statutory Valuation and Property Law

200432.4 Commercial Law

200426.3 Corporate Finance

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Advanced Standing
If you have successfully completed
equivalent postgraduate units at Western
Sydney University or another recognised
academic institution, you may be eligible
for Advanced Standing. The maximum
advanced standing rule will apply.
Entry Requirements
Applicants who have undertaken
studies overseas may have to
provide proof of proficiency in
English. Details of minimum English
proficiency requirements and
acceptable proof can be found on
the Universities Admissions Centre
(UAC) website. uac.edu.au
Overseas qualifications must be
deemed by the Australian Education
International – National Office
of Overseas Skills Recognition
(AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to
Australian qualifications in order
to be considered by UAC and
Western Sydney University.
HOW TO APPLY
Local Students
All Australian citizens, New Zealand
citizens and permanent residents can
apply through the Universities Admissions
Centre (UAC). Apply online at uac.edu.au
or direct to Western Sydney at
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws
Direct applications do not have
an application fee.
International Students
International students apply direct
to Western Sydney University at
westernsydney.edu.au/international/
apply
For information about studying
at Western Sydney University,
including courses, tuition fees, English
requirements, intakes, assessment
methods, accommodation options and
living in Australia, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/international
If you have any questions about applying
as an international student call
02 9852 5499 or email
internationalstudy @
westernsydney.edu.au
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