FINC 3007 International Property

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200545

Coordinator Heath Spong Opens in new window

Description This unit examines international property, with particular attention given to international property investment and the factors influencing international property markets. The development of international property markets is assessed, including the structure of mature, developing and emerging property markets. The performance analysis of both direct and indirect international property is also examined to assess the strategic contribution of international property in an investment portfolio.

School Business

Discipline Investment and Securities

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Restrictions External offerings for this subject are only available to students who are enrolled in a Property program or Property Major.

Assumed Knowledge

Knowledge of property and property investment.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
  1. Utilise the property investment analysis in assessing the role of international property in an investment portfolio;
  2. Discuss the regulatory, financial and economic factors influencing international property markets;
  3. Comprehensively explain the structure of mature, developing and emerging property markets;
  4. Discuss the property investment vehicles available for international property investment.

Subject Content

- introduction to international property
- international property investment strategies and property portfolio management
- international property investment Risk management strategies
- international property performance analysis
- international property investment vehicles
- international property investment case-studies

Prescribed Texts

  • Solnik, B and McLeavey, D 2009, Global Investments, Boston, Pearson Education, Inc.

Teaching Periods

Structures that include subject