Bachelor of Property and Real Estate

2013 Deakin University Handbook

Course sub-headings

• Course overview
• Professional recognition
• Fees and charges
• Course rules
• Major sequences
• Course structure
• Details of major sequences

Course overview

The Bachelor of Property and Real Estate has core streams in property development, valuation and property market analysis with supporting units comprising business law, accounting, economic principles, and marketing.
 
Major sequences are available in management, marketing or sustainability.

The course aims to produce graduates prepared for a career in property development, property valuation, management and a wide array of property-related professions.  The course has close links with professional bodies such as the Australian Property Industry (API) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is well regarded by industry.  Students in this course undertake ‘real life’ education with the focus placed on current issues and relevant topics in the property industry.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Property and Real Estate has professional accreditation by the Australian Property Institute (API) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).  Graduates will meet the academic requirements  to be eligible for registration as a Certified Practising Valuer (CPV).

Fees and charges

Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.

Please be aware:

• fees are calculated on a per unit basis
• fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
• fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services

Course rules

Each level comprises 8 credit points. To satisfy the requirements for granting of the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate degree, a student must complete a course which includes units amounting to at least 24 credit points, of which at least 6 must be at level 3 and no more than 10 must be at level 1.

Students are required to complete 16 credit points of core units and a 6 credit point major sequence in either management, marketing or sustainability.

Major sequences

Management

Marketing

Sustainability

Course structure

Level 1
Trimester 1

plus one elective unit

Trimester 2

#MAE101 is also available on Campus at Geelong and off campus in Trimester 1.

Level 2
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

plus one elective unit

Level 3

Trimester 1

plus three elective units

Trimester 2

plus three elective units

Other general elective units

Details of major sequences

Management (B, S, W, X)~ - unit set code MJ-M30008

Examine change, innovation and technology, globalisation, quality service cultures, participation and performance to develop the management skills of communication, problem solving, planning, organising, managing change and working cooperatively.
An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Professional recognition
Graduates may be eligible for affiliate status membership of the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).

Career opportunities
You may find employment in management positions in the private and public sectors, operations or strategic management.

Plus two credit points of units from:

Students undertaking a Management major sequence in a combined Commerce course are advised to select only level 3 units from the above listing.

Details of major sequences

Marketing (B, S, W, X) - unit set code MJ-M30010

Marketing is about relationships with customers and involves developing, maintaining and enhancing those relationships. Modern marketing is about adding value to the customer experience and building a relationship between buyers and sellers that benefits both.
You will gain knowledge of marketing in domestic and international markets.  An honours year is available upon completion of this major sequence.

Professional recognition
Professional recognition by the Australian Marketing Institute and the Market Research Society of Australia is available.

Career opportunities
Career options include working in advertising, brand/product management, customer relations management, event management, marketing research, public relations, retailing, web design and sales management.

Plus 2 credit points of units from:

Details of major sequences

Sustainability - unit set code MJ-M34804

Sustainability is a huge issue.  From a global perspective, it has rapidly become one of the most important areas affecting our society.  Learn about the broader effects of climate change and how sustainability affects both private, business and governmentorganisations.  Give yourself a competitive edge - a property and real estate degree with a sustainability major sequence.

Plus one unit from: