ObjectivesThe full Master of Property Valuation (Professional) provides all the academic requirements necessary for students to become Property Valuers registered by the Valuers Registration board of Queensland in a stand alone postgraduate qualification. Students will also be required to fulfil the VRB’s professional practice requirements prior to their application to become a registered Property Valuer.
Entry requirementsSuccessful completion of an undergraduate degree in a built environment related field; or qualifications and/or extensive relevant professional experience deemed equivalent by the Faculty Dean.
Academic titleMaster of Property Valuation (Professional)
Course descriptionEnrolment
International Students: To fulfil your student visa requirements, you’ll need to enrol in 30cp per semester. However, you may enrol in 40cp per semester (with your Program Advisor’s authorisation) which will reduce the time to complete your program.
Domestic Students have the option of undertaking either 30 or 40cp per semester.
Professional Outcomes
The Master of Property Valuation prepares graduates for challenging careers in the property and valuation professions. The course promotes the mastery of the specific skills, attitudes and knowledge required by both public and private organisations to assess value and potential of their real property assets from an occupational, investment and development perspective. The scope of position descriptions for a Master of Property Valuation graduate is extensive and includes: property valuer, property manager, corporate real estate advisor, property finance and investment appraiser and development manager. Students will be constantly exposed to the essential personal skills of problem-solving, ethical behaviour and practices, social responsibility and sustainability during their courses. Graduates will thus be equipped with all the necessary professional and technical competencies to operate as effective leaders in the industry.
Professional Recognition
Graduates of this program will be professionally recognised by the Australian Property Institute (API). The API accreditation also allows students to apply for registration as Certified Practising Valuers upon graduating, (conditional on meeting professional practice requirements).
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
Work Integrated Learning is designed to promote and support student learning, personal development and professional practice. Students will participate in a series of experiential exercises which may include field trips, seminars featuring guest lectures from industry leaders, work experience and projects. All exercises are monitored by academic staff and in conjunction with career advisor. The subject aims to: facilitate students’ self-analysis and reflective issues and problems; and apply theoretical knowledge in seeking solutions for practical workplace problems.
Course Structure
Students complete the following core subjects, plus the 20 week Work Integrated Learning subject:
* Business Law
* Introduction to Accounting
* Principles of Property Valuation
* Economics of Sustainable Development
* Understanding Buildings
* Planning Process
* Asset and Facilities Management or Principles of Property Law
* Property Investment Valuation
* Specialist Valuation
* Urban Development
* Statutory Valuation
* Plus 1 directed elective.
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
Work Integrated Learning is designed to promote and support student learning, personal development and professional practice. Students will participate in a series of experiential exercises which may include field trips, seminars featuring guest lectures from industry leaders, work experience and projects. All exercises are monitored by academic staff and in conjunction with career advisor. The subject aims to: facilitate students’ self-analysis and reflective issues and problems; and apply theoretical knowledge in seeking solutions for practical workplace problems.