Overview
Each year the nation commits more than half of its capital outlays to land development, building and infrastructure. The property industry is rapidly moving from essentially responding to client requirements for structures to providing business solutions and sustainable communities. This makes property a key sector of the economy. The Master … For more content click the Read More button below.
In a collaborative arrangement between Faculty of Built Environment, peak industry associations, and other faculties, UNSW offers the MPD program. The program should appeal to people seeking careers in development, investment and management of property and infrastructure and the professions that serve this industry. It also provides valuable education to those seeking a broader base to careers in architecture and landscape architecture, construction, engineering, urban planning and law
Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate a high level understanding of the principles of teamwork and collaboration and be apply these in their professional roles within the property sector.
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Investigate, generate, synthesise and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract and/or applied level
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Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to property development and investment discipline and the property industry.
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Plan and execute a research-based or professional project, undertake a capstone experience or complete a piece of work that involves substantial scholarship, particularly in property development and investment context
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Communicate complex ideas in a variety of formats to diverse audiences
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Apply property development and investment principles and practices to new or complex environments.
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Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the property development and investment body of knowledge, including established theories and recent developments relevant to the discipline or professional field.
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Apply enquiry-based learning and ways of thinking to new disciplinary and/or professional contexts.
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Critically evaluate contemporary debates and literatures in property development and investment discipline. Analyse problems or issues, articulate appropriate solutions and justify propositions and/or professional decisions.
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Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in the acquisition or application of knowledge or skills.
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Program Structure72 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 72 UOC as a standalone program.
Advanced Disciplinary Core Courses
Students must take 36 UOC of the following courses.
Disciplinary Core Courses
Students must take 18 UOC of the following courses.
Prescribed Electives
Students can take up to a maximum of 18 UOC of the following courses.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
Pathways
Articulation Arrangements
Graduate Certificate in Property and Development - GCertPD7127 - Property and Development
Professional Outcomes
Professional Recognition
Recognition of Achievement
Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.
Program Fees
At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:
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