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MMP221 - Property Management

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2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Previously coded as:SRP221
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Qiang Li
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with:

Nil

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 2 hour class, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 3 scheduled online seminars

Content

Property Management prepares students with an appreciation and understanding about this important component of the property and real estate market.   This unit introduces students to the property management field and its interconnections with the planning, design, construction and maintenance of buildings.  This unit includes different land uses such as residential, office and retail with the emphasis placed on buildings in use.  Value management is a core objective of this unit which also covers make good clauses, building pathology, asset management, facilities management and planning.  Sustainability issues in property management are an increasingly important issue and an integral part of this role.

From Trimester 1 2021:

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Describe and apply the rules, regulations and legislation associated with property management.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO2

Explain the importance of ethical and professional conduct and sustainability practices as they apply to the property management profession.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO3

Justify and evaluate the impact of decisions arising from letting, management and termination of property leases.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO4

Demonstrate individual responsibility for planning and implementing team-goals.

GLO7: Teamwork

From Trimester 2 2021:

 

These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this Unit. At the completion of this Unit, successful students can:

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Apply property legislation and explain its impact on a range of property types, stakeholders and property management practices. 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO2

Apply legal, economic, ethical and sustainability principles and/or practices to property management. 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO3

Examine and evaluate property management roles and issues in planning, design, maintenance and strategic property management. 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO4

Evaluate the impact of the individual contribution in planning, implementing and completing a team project. 

GLO7: Teamwork

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week 
Assessment 1 (Group of 3) - Report (Business) 3000 words 20% Week 5

Assessment 2

Part A: (Group of 3 students) - Report (Business)

Part B: (Individual) Written Reflection (self)

 

3000 words

800 words

 

20%

10%

Week 10
Closed Book Examination 2 hours 50% Exam period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the available marks in the examination

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MMP221 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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