UNSW Sydney
1.7 years full-time (or 1 year accelerated)
Master property investment, development, and management in this 1.7-year postgraduate degree designed for professionals seeking career advancement in the dynamic property industry. Study modern principles, real-world applications, and gain industry connections through collaboration with experts and practitioners.
Entry requirements vary based on academic background and eligibility for the accelerated program. For the 1.7-year program: bachelor degree with credit average in related field (built environment, engineering, business, or law), OR bachelor degree in any field with credit average plus three years construction industry experience at managerial level, OR Graduate Certificate in Property and Development with credit average. For the 1-year accelerated program: undergraduate honours degree with credit average in related field, OR honours degree in unrelated field plus three years construction industry experience at managerial level, OR master's degree with credit average in related field. English language proficiency is required; Australian Year 12 qualifications satisfy this requirement, otherwise IELTS or equivalent test scores needed.
The curriculum covers seven disciplinary core courses and prescribed electives focusing on: Property performance analysis and valuation; Property investment and finance; Property industry applications; Property development and feasibility analysis; Real property law; Asset and facilities management. Students complete a research preparation course and undertake a major independent research project in their final semester, specializing in an area of professional interest. The program integrates theory and practice, preparing graduates for careers in land development, building, and infrastructure sectors.
UNSW Sydney is a top 20 global university (QS World University Rankings 2024-2026) with the School of Built Environment ranked #33 globally for architecture and built environment. The program is accredited by the Australian Institute of Building (AIB), Australian Property Institute, and The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RCIS). UNSW has been awarded Most Employable Graduates for seven consecutive years and offers immersive technology-equipped learning spaces. The interdisciplinary approach connects students with experts in architecture, design, and planning, mirroring real industry relationships and providing world-class alumni networks.
Graduates are prepared for dynamic careers in property investment, development, and management. Potential career paths include property development manager, property analyst, property finance specialist, property agent, property manager, asset and facilities manager, and corporate real estate professional. With Australia committing more than half its capital outlay to land development, building, and infrastructure annually, graduates can manage large commercial, industrial, and residential property portfolios, work in corporate real estate, or develop careers in financial institutions including banking and investment sectors.
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