Master of Property Investment and Development (2813)
- Approved Abbreviation: MPropInv&Devt
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 2813
- AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 097590D
This program applies to students who commenced in Q3, 2018 or later.
This program provides the opportunity for advanced level study in property investment, development and valuation. Graduates 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 industry.
Early Exit
Students may exit this program on completion of 40 credit points with a 2814 Graduate Certificate in Property Investment
Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Part Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta External Campus | Full Time | External | See above |
| Parramatta External Campus | Part Time | External | See above |
Accreditation
This program is accredited for the following Australian Property Institute Certifications (depending on subjects completed):
- 160 Credit Point Pathway - Depending on elective chosen, students may be eligible for API Certified Asset Manager, Certified Property Manager, Certified Development Practitioner, Certified Funds Manager, Certified Practicing Valuer, Certified Property Practitioner and Residential Property Valuer.
- 120 Credit Point Pathway - Depending on elective chosen, students may be eligible for API Certified Asset Manager, Certified Property Manager, Certified Development Practitioner, Certified Practicing Valuer, Certified Property Practitioner and Residential Property Valuer.
- 80 Credit Point Pathway - Depending on subject achieved, students may be eligible for API Certified Asset Manager, Certified Development Practitioner, Certified Property Practitioner.
Note - Certifications achieved by any graduate of the Master of Property Investment and Development will be impacted (reduced) where specified subjects are substituted for electives. None of these certifications apply to the Graduate Certificate in Property Investment.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
This program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
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, architecture 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 credit point pathway.
80 Credit Point Pathway
Applicants must have successfully completed:
- a graduate diploma, or higher, in a property related discipline; Or (NO UG or GC); Or
- an undergraduate degree in a property related discipline (such as property, town planning, construction, architecture, quantity surveying or related); AND with a GPA of 5.0 or WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of 65+ (if provided on the academic record); Or
- an undergraduate degree, or higher, in a business or Australian Property Institute (API)-recognised cognate discipline, for example town planning, construction, architecture, quantity surveying or related) 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;
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
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.
Recommended Sequence
The program length and structure varies based on the student’s previous study background and work experience.
Master of Property Investment and Development (160 credit point pathway)
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
To achieve all available accreditation certifications, students must complete the listed numbered subjects. The taking of electives will reduce the number of certifications attainable. The capstone project cannot be undertaken until 120cp have been successfully completed.
Elective subjects must be postgraduate subjects offered by the School of Business.
Recommended Sequence For Students Commencing in Quarter 1
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7028 | Strategic Property Market Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7023 | Property Investment and Risk Management | 10 |
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MKTG 7024 | Property Portfolio Analysis | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7015 | Investment Property Valuation | 10 |
| LAWS 7009 | Commercial Law | 10 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| ACCT 7018 | Introductory Accounting | 10 |
| MKTG 7014 | International Property Finance | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7030 | Sustainable Property Development | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| International Finance | ||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MKTG 7011 | Feasibility Modelling | 10 |
| MKTG 7007 | Corporate Asset and Property Management | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Corporate Finance | ||
One elective |
||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Statutory Valuation and Property Law | ||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 4 | ||
| FINC 7022 | Applied Project (Finance and Property) | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Valuation of Special Premises | ||
One elective |
||
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Recommended Sequence For Students Commencing in Quarter 2
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MKTG 7024 | Property Portfolio Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7007 | Corporate Asset and Property Management | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| LAWS 7009 | Commercial Law | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Corporate Finance | ||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 4 | ||
| ACCT 7018 | Introductory Accounting | 10 |
| MKTG 7014 | International Property Finance | 10 |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7028 | Strategic Property Market Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7030 | Sustainable Property Development | 10 |
| Autumn Session | ||
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 90 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MKTG 7011 | Feasibility Modelling | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7015 | Investment Property Valuation | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Statutory Valuation and Property Law | ||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 4 | ||
| FINC 7022 | Applied Project (Finance and Property) | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Valuation of Special Premises | ||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7023 | Property Investment and Risk Management | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| International Finance | ||
One elective |
||
| Credit Points | 70 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Recommended Sequence For Students Commencing in Quarter 3
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 3 | ||
| LAWS 7009 | Commercial Law | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Corporate Finance | ||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 4 | ||
| ACCT 7018 | Introductory Accounting | 10 |
| MKTG 7014 | International Property Finance | 10 |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7028 | Strategic Property Market Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7030 | Sustainable Property Development | 10 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MKTG 7011 | Feasibility Modelling | 10 |
| MKTG 7007 | Corporate Asset and Property Management | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7015 | Investment Property Valuation | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Statutory Valuation and Property Law | ||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MKTG 7024 | Property Portfolio Analysis | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Valuation of Special Premises | ||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7023 | Property Investment and Risk Management | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| International Finance | ||
One elective |
||
| Autumn | ||
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| FINC 7022 | Applied Project (Finance and Property) | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Recommended Sequence For Students Commencing in Quarter 4
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 4 | ||
| ACCT 7018 | Introductory Accounting | 10 |
| MKTG 7014 | International Property Finance | 10 |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7028 | Strategic Property Market Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7030 | Sustainable Property Development | 10 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MKTG 7011 | Feasibility Modelling | 10 |
| MKTG 7007 | Corporate Asset and Property Management | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7015 | Investment Property Valuation | 10 |
| LAWS 7009 | Commercial Law | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MKTG 7024 | Property Portfolio Analysis | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Valuation of Special Premises | ||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7023 | Property Investment and Risk Management | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| International Finance | ||
One elective |
||
| Autumn | ||
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| FINC 7022 | Applied Project (Finance and Property) | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Corporate Finance | ||
One elective |
||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Statutory Valuation and Property Law | ||
One elective |
||
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Master of Property Investment and Development (120 credit point entry pathway)
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
To achieve all available accreditation certifications, students must complete the listed numbered subjects. The taking of electives will reduce the number of certifications attainable. The capstone project cannot be undertaken until 80 credit points have been successfully completed.
To achieve all Australian Property Institute accreditation certifications, available for this program, students must complete the listed numbered subjects. Choosing electives instead of listed numbered subjects will reduce the number of accreditation certifications attainable (Seek advice from Academic Program Adviser).
Recommended Sequence For Students Commencing in Quarter 1
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7028 | Strategic Property Market Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7023 | Property Investment and Risk Management | 10 |
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MKTG 7024 | Property Portfolio Analysis | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7015 | Investment Property Valuation | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Statutory Valuation and Property Law | ||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MKTG 7014 | International Property Finance | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Valuation of Special Premises | ||
One elective |
||
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7030 | Sustainable Property Development | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Commercial Law | ||
Students who have not completed LAWS 7009 Commercial Law in their previous study must complete this subject as it is required for accreditation purposes. |
||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 2 | ||
| FINC 7022 | Applied Project (Finance and Property) | 10 |
| MKTG 7007 | Corporate Asset and Property Management | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Recommended Sequence For Students Commencing in Quarter 2
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MKTG 7024 | Property Portfolio Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7007 | Corporate Asset and Property Management | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7015 | Investment Property Valuation | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Commercial Law | ||
Students who have not completed LAWS 7009 Commercial Law in their previous study must complete this subject as it is required for accreditation purposes. |
||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MKTG 7014 | International Property Finance | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Valuation of Special Premises | ||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7028 | Strategic Property Market Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7030 | Sustainable Property Development | 10 |
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 90 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Quarter 2 | ||
| FINC 7022 | Applied Project (Finance and Property) | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7023 | Property Investment and Risk Management | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Statutory Valuation and Property Law | ||
One elective |
||
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Recommended Sequence For Students Commencing in Quarter 3
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7023 | Property Investment and Risk Management | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Commercial Law | ||
Students who have not completed LAWS 7009 Commercial Law in their previous study must complete this subject as it is required for accreditation purposes. |
||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MKTG 7024 | Property Portfolio Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7014 | International Property Finance | 10 |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7028 | Strategic Property Market Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7030 | Sustainable Property Development | 10 |
| Autumn Session | ||
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MKTG 7007 | Corporate Asset and Property Management | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7015 | Investment Property Valuation | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Statutory Valuation and Property Law | ||
One elective |
||
| Quarter 4 | ||
| FINC 7022 | Applied Project (Finance and Property) | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Valuation of Special Premises | ||
One elective |
||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Recommended Sequence For Students Commencing in Quarter 4
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MKTG 7024 | Property Portfolio Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7014 | International Property Finance | 10 |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7028 | Strategic Property Market Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7030 | Sustainable Property Development | 10 |
| Autumn Session | ||
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MKTG 7007 | Corporate Asset and Property Management | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7015 | Investment Property Valuation | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Statutory Valuation and Property Law | ||
One elective |
||
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MKTG 7032 | Valuation of Special Premises | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| FINC 7022 | Applied Project (Finance and Property) | 10 |
One elective |
||
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7023 | Property Investment and Risk Management | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Commercial Law | ||
Students who have not completed LAWS 7009 Commercial Law in their previous study must complete this subject as it is required for accreditation purposes. |
||
One elective |
||
| Credit Points | 50 | |
| Total Credit Points | 130 | |
Master of Property Investment and Development (80 Credit Point Pathway)
To qualify for the award of a Master of Property Investment and Development with 80 credit points pathway, students must successfully complete 80 credit points of subjects as defined below. The capstone project cannot be undertaken until 40cp have been successfully completed.
Recommended Sequence For Students Commencing in Quarter 1
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7023 | Property Investment and Risk Management | 10 |
| MKTG 7030 | Sustainable Property Development | 10 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MKTG 7024 | Property Portfolio Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7011 | Feasibility Modelling | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7015 | Investment Property Valuation | 10 |
| MKTG 7028 | Strategic Property Market Analysis | 10 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| FINC 7022 | Applied Project (Finance and Property) | 10 |
| MKTG 7014 | International Property Finance | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Recommended Sequence For Students Commencing in Quarter 2
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MKTG 7024 | Property Portfolio Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7011 | Feasibility Modelling | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7015 | Investment Property Valuation | 10 |
| MKTG 7028 | Strategic Property Market Analysis | 10 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| FINC 7022 | Applied Project (Finance and Property) | 10 |
| MKTG 7014 | International Property Finance | 10 |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7023 | Property Investment and Risk Management | 10 |
| MKTG 7030 | Sustainable Property Development | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Recommended Sequence For Students Commencing in Quarter 3
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7015 | Investment Property Valuation | 10 |
| MKTG 7028 | Strategic Property Market Analysis | 10 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MKTG 7024 | Property Portfolio Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7014 | International Property Finance | 10 |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7023 | Property Investment and Risk Management | 10 |
| MKTG 7030 | Sustainable Property Development | 10 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| FINC 7022 | Applied Project (Finance and Property) | 10 |
| MKTG 7011 | Feasibility Modelling | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Recommended Sequence For Students Commencing in Quarter 4
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MKTG 7024 | Property Portfolio Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7014 | International Property Finance | 10 |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MKTG 7028 | Strategic Property Market Analysis | 10 |
| MKTG 7030 | Sustainable Property Development | 10 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| FINC 7022 | Applied Project (Finance and Property) | 10 |
| MKTG 7011 | Feasibility Modelling | 10 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MKTG 7015 | Investment Property Valuation | 10 |
| MKTG 7023 | Property Investment and Risk Management | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Replaced Subject
The subject listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed this subject in 2021 or earlier.
MKTG 7003 - Applied Project (Finance and Property), replaced by FINC 7022 Applied Project (Finance and Property)