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Property Development and Valuation Extension

Undergraduate major

Learn how to value properties and become a savvy analyst of the property industry.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Property Development and Valuation Extension Major (BCom)
  • Credit

    Credit

    400
Course outline

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This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.

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What can I do with a degree in Property Development and Valuation Extension

Champion sustainable development

Use your skillset to develop commercial and residential dwellings that are environmentally sustainable and consider the current and future needs of communities.

Help meet housing demand

Housing demand in Australia is set to outpace supply, driving a need for experts who can develop new housing and successfully value property for individuals and businesses.

Become a certified practising valuer

Help clients get the best return on their property investment by conducting property valuations.

Outline

Outline

If you want to learn how property – one of the nation’s most critical assets – is developed and valued, this course is for you.

You’ll gain the same expertise as if studying Property Investment and Development, while extending your skillset into property valuation, commercial development and sustainability.

You'll learn about the role and the role property plays in our economy and society, covering fundamentals in property valuation, economics, finance, law, construction, sustainability, and investment analysis. As a result, you’ll be well equipped to accurately assess a property’s worth – a skill highly valued by credit lenders and developers.

Our accreditation through the Australian Property Institute and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ensures you’re learning the most up-to-date skills required by industry.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with professional software, and engage with property experts through guest lectures, site visits and real-world projects. You’ll also have opportunities for internships throughout your course, including a three-week work placement in your final year with an Australian Property Institute recognised valuation firm.

This course is ideal for aspiring property valuers, investors, and developers. It’s a great choice if you’re a person with strong decision-making skills, or a real estate professional seeking to upskill.

Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to pursue a property valuer certification, enabling you to work independently or for banks or government bodies like Landgate. You could also pursue a career in property development, allowing you to shape the construction, sustainability and affordability of new dwellings.

Parent degrees

You can study this major under the following degrees:

If you don't require accreditation to be a property valuer and you wish to study property as part of a double major, consider our Property Investment and Development major.

What jobs can the Property Development and Valuation Extension course lead to?

Careers

  • Commercial property consultant
  • Investment analyst
  • Property developer
  • Property finance professional
  • Property manager
  • Property valuer

Industries

  • Asset management
  • Banking and investment
  • International property
  • Property development
  • State and local government
  • Valuation

What you'll learn

  • identify, understand, apply and analyse property related issues and their impacts on national and international commercial and residential property markets
  • communicate commercial and residential property development, investment and valuation analysis professionally and in ways that are responsible and appropriate for local, national and international business contexts
  • distinguish, identify and apply available technologies and methodologies to investigate property related issues, particularly valuation and development, in ways that demonstrate critical thinking and responsible judgement
  • apply acquired skills individually and in a group to facilitate the understanding and solution of residential and commercial property related issues in a professional and ethical manner while appreciating the importance and impact of cultural diversity on making decisions.
  • understand the implications and potential impacts of current developments, as well as identify new developments, in commercial and residential property and integrate available strategies into the existing body of knowledge

Why study Property Development and Valuation Extension

Strong industry engagement

Our strong engagement with industry will give you the practical experience and valuable connections to kickstart your future in the dynamic property industry.

Real-world experience before you graduate

A three-week internship in your final year will give you valuable property experience and industry connections.

Internationally accredited

Curtin delivers the only accredited property course in Western Australia, accredited by the Australian Property Institute and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Property Institute and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Students are eligible to apply for membership of these institutions.

To apply to become a Certified Practising Valuer, you’ll need to be a member of the API, complete their Practical Valuation Training and meet their professional work experience requirements.

Amber Broughton

There are numerous benefits to studying and working in the industry concurrently. I have gained valuable knowledge in areas such as property economics, property law and property finance, which I’ve been able to immediately transfer to my work at a Perth property valuation firm.

Amber Broughton
Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

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Fees and charges

Please view the Bachelor of Commerce degree for indicative fees.

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  • Curtin course code: MJXU-PROVL
  • Last updated on: 3 December 2024

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