Bachelor of Property and Real Estate

2014 Deakin University Handbook

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Year2014 course information
Award granted Bachelor of Property and Real Estate
CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud CampusYes
Duration3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code060343B Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course codeM348

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Course sub-headings

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).

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.  A major sequence is available in either management, marketing or sustainability.

Major sequences

Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.
Management
Marketing
Sustainability

Course structure

Level 1
Trimester 1

MCA010Unit description is currently unavailable

MMP111Unit description is currently unavailable

MLC101Unit description is currently unavailable

MMP112Unit description is currently unavailable

plus one elective unit

Trimester 2

MAE101Unit description is currently unavailable #

MMP121Unit description is currently unavailable

MMP122Unit description is currently unavailable

MAA103Unit description is currently unavailable

#MAE101 is also available in Campus mode at Waterfront (Geelong) and in Cloud (online) mode in Trimester 1.

Level 2
Trimester 1

MMP211Unit description is currently unavailable

MMP212Unit description is currently unavailable

MMP213Unit description is currently unavailable

MMP214Unit description is currently unavailable

Trimester 2

MMP221Unit description is currently unavailable

MMP222Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK277Unit description is currently unavailable

plus one elective unit

Level 3

Trimester 1

MMP321Unit description is currently unavailable

plus three elective units

Trimester 2

MMP311Unit description is currently unavailable

plus three elective units

Other general elective units

SHD201Unit description is currently unavailable

SHD301Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of major sequences

Management - unit set code MJ-M30008

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Warrnambool, Cloud (online)

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.

MMM132Unit description is currently unavailable

MMM240Unit description is currently unavailable

MMM262Unit description is currently unavailable

MMM365Unit description is currently unavailable

Plus two credit points of units from:

MMH349Unit description is currently unavailable

MMH356Unit description is currently unavailable

MMM343Unit description is currently unavailable

MMM306Unit description is currently unavailable

MMM367Unit description is currently unavailable

MMM385Unit description is currently unavailable

MMH230Unit description is currently unavailable
Or

MMM282Unit description is currently unavailable

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

Sustainability - unit set code MJ-M34804

Burwood (Melbourne)

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 government organisations.  Give yourself a competitive edge - a property and real estate degree with a sustainability major sequence.

SLE121Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE303Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE308Unit description is currently unavailable

MMP221Unit description is currently unavailable

MMP222Unit description is currently unavailable

Plus one unit from:

SLE201Unit description is currently unavailable
or

SHD201/SHD301Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of major sequences

Marketing - unit set code MJ-M30010

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Warrnambool, Cloud (online)

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.

MMK265Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK266Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK277Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK325Unit description is currently unavailable

Plus 2 credit points of units from:

MMK332Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK351Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK358Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK368Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK380Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK393Unit description is currently unavailable

MMS308Unit description is currently unavailable