Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Property Economics and Development
Award abbreviation: BPropEcDev
QTAC code: 012121
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic 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.

Highlights

• 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

Property is one of the nation’s economic powerhouses, and is also one of the fastest growing service sectors in Australia.

In this program you gain a solid foundation in 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 Blue Card is required, refer to Special program requirements.

Career opportunities

Development, project management, property and asset management, property investment analysis, property valuation, real estate sales and leasing agent.

Professional recognition

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. When seeking registration with the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland or Certified Practising Valuer status you must satisfy relevant work experience requirements after graduating.

Special program requirements

Construction Industry General Safety Induction (Blue 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$60-70.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete a minimum of 24 courses including all core and required courses listed below, and electives.
• (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor to supplement the required major.
• Register any selected 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.

Program structure

Core course: (1)

Required courses: (19)

Elective courses: (4)
Select 4 advanced level elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

TOTAL UNITS 288

Enquiries

Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessinfo@usc.edu.au

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