MKTG 7023 Property Investment and Risk Management

Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 201010

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Description This subject discusses investment and risk management in the contemporary property context (both local and international). It explores the unique features of income-producing property and examines the performance of such properties, through the application of a variety of investment techniques. The significance of green property investment is also highlighted. Students will perform risk analysis techniques for income-producing properties and portfolios.

School Business

Discipline Real Estate

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Equivalent Subjects FINC 7017 - Property Investment Analysis LGYB 6499 - Property Investment Analysis (V2)

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate Business program.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  1. Apply property investment analysis in assessing property assets for investment purposes;
  2. Critically evaluate the profitability and risk of an income-producing property;
  3. Critically evaluate the impact of key factors, such as green building features on the return and risk associated with investment properties;
  4. Propose an after-tax cash flow analysis for an income-producing property.

Subject Content

1. Property investment process and concepts from local and international perspectives
2. Green and environmentally friendly property investment
3. Traditional valuation versus property investment analysis
4. Ratio analysis
5. Discounted cash flow (DCF) and investment analysis
6. DCF-profitability analysis
7. Financial leverage and DCF
8. Risk analysis
9. Risk management of international property
10. Taxation and property investment

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Report 1,000 words 40 N Individual
Report 2,500 words 60 N Individual

Teaching Periods

Quarter 3 (2023)

Parramatta City - Macquarie St

On-site

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Parramatta External

Online

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Quarter 1 (2024)

Parramatta City - Macquarie St

On-site

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Parramatta External

Online

Subject Contact Za Manaf Opens in new window

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Quarter 3 (2024)

Parramatta City - Macquarie St

On-site

Subject Contact Peter Hunt Opens in new window

View timetable Opens in new window

Parramatta External

Online

Subject Contact Mustapha Bangura Opens in new window

View timetable Opens in new window