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Course Overview
This course develops the competency to identify, analyse and resolve problems relating to property economics and valuation. You will pursue specific studies in the property field within a broad business context. The course is accredited by the Australian Property Institute as providing the educational requirements necessary to practice as a professional property valuer and property practitioner. Graduates find employment in a wide range of property related occupations including property valuation, property management, asset management, facility management property development and property economics consulting. The Major in Financial Planning fulfills the educational requirements for professional practice as a Financial Planner. Graduates of the Bachelor of Property (Financial Planning) may pursue careers in Financial Planning, Estate and Succession Planning, Property Investment Advice, and those areas of Financial Planning which require detailed understanding of property investment such as Estate and Succession Planning.
Career Information
Property is the greatest single asset of any country. The economic management of property assets is a specialised area of business. Upon graduating from the Bachelor of Property, graduates find employment in a wide range of property related occupations including property valuation, property management, asset management, facility management property development and property economics consulting. The Australian Property Institute (API) has accredited the Bachelor of Property as meeting the educational requirements for careers as a Practising Valuer (CPV) and Property Economist/Consultant (CPP).
| Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | BProp |
| AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
| Course Fees |
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Domestic Availability
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International Availability
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Term 1 - 2017No face to face content.
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| Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
English and Mathematics
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | CL07 - Associate Degree of Financial Planning CL08 - Associate Degree of Property CL12 - Diploma of Financial Planning CL14 - Diploma of Property |
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| Exit Awards | CL07 - Associate Degree of Financial Planning CL08 - Associate Degree of Property CL12 - Diploma of Financial Planning CL14 - Diploma of Property |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
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Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
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| 2025 | 53 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2022 | 97 |
| 2021 | 98 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
- Complying with academic and non-academic policies and procedures such as Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy, Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
- Demonstrating honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice.
- Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive feedback or criticism from peers, supervisors, and/or lecturers.
- Successfully processing and managing your own emotions so as to behave appropriately when dealing with individuals in educational and professional environments.
- Knowing, understanding and complying with the laws of the Sovereign State in which you reside, work and/or study.
- Complying with the policies and practices of organisations in which you may be placed or find employment.
- Complying with the requirements for student registration with organisations such as the Australian Property Institute.
- Being able to verbally communicate in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
- Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
- Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
- Establishing rapport with others in the study and practice of business and respond appropriately to peers, teaching staff, clients, supervisors and other professionals.
- Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course, as well as during professional placement.
- Being aware of culturally-based differences in non-verbal communications, ensuring effective, culturally appropriate interpersonal communications.
- Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
- Expressing complex and detailed information and knowledge in logical and legible essays and reports that clearly communicate the intended message, and do so in a timely manner, meeting appropriate professional standards.
- Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form that meets legal and professional practice requirements.
- Conceptualising and applying appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
- Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in academic and professional practice.
- Producing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
- Competently read, write and accurately interpret information to convey language effectively in educational and professional settings.
- Producing accurate, concise and clear business documentation which meets legal requirements.
- Demonstrating effective use of numeracy skills to perform a range of property related mathematical applications.
- Applying numeracy skills to interpret and solve a range of mathematical and data-related problems associated with a range of property economics applications.
- Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive feedback or criticism from peers, supervisors, and/or lecturers.
- You need to be able to reflect and give deep thought and consideration to particular issues, cases and situations.
- Competently and ethically using prescribed Artificial Intelligence systems
- Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X.
- Competently using productivity software such as Microsoft Office.
- Competently using a range of computer-based spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel to conduct detailed financial modelling and valuation analysis.
- Competently using the internet for a range of study and property economics related activities.
- Operating associated electronic technologies such as (but not limited to) cameras and video cameras, a tablet computer or a mobile phone in the professional property economics environment.
- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and practice of property economics and financial planning
- 2. Critically apply property economics and financial planning theory
- 3. Identify and respond to ethical issues in property economics and financial planning practice
- 4. Effectively communicate in a range of academic, non-specialist and professional contexts
- 5. Undertake research, evaluate information and synthesise relevant issues in property economics, financial planning and related fields
- 6. Learn and work independently and collaboratively as a basis for self-managed lifelong learning.
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the body of knowledge with respect to the property economics discipline
- 2. Critically apply property economics theory related practice and scholarship to solve practical property economics problems
- 3. Identify and respond to ethical issues in property economics practice
- 4. Effectively communicate in a range of academic, non-specialist and professional contexts
- 5. Undertake research, evaluate information and synthesise relevant issues in the discipline of property and other related contexts
- 6. Learn and work independently and collaboratively as a basis for self-managed lifelong learning.
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 1 major
| Number of units: 16 | Total credit points: 96 |
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| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Financial Planning major adds to core components in the Bachelor of Property to provide complete coverage of the educational requirement for practice as a financial planner.
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| FINC11001 | Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning | |
| FINC19012 | Investment Analysis and Risk Management | |
| FINC19016 | Retirement and Superannuation | |
| FINC19019 | Insurance Planning | |
| FINC19020 | Financial Plan Construction | |
| LAWS19033 | Taxation Law and Practice A | |
| MRKT11029 | Marketing Fundamentals | |
| FINC13001 | Estate Planning | |
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Alternatively, students may take electives from elsewhere in the University with the approval of the Head of Course.
About Australian Property Institute Certification Definitions
The Bachelor of Property is accredited for Associated memberships with the API certifications: Certified Practising Valuer, Certified Property Practioner, Certified Property Manager, Certified Development Practioner, Certified Facilities Manager, and Certified Asset Manager, with the Financial Planning Major accreditation extends to Certified Fund Manager. Depending on the certification and membership, graduates may also be required to complete additional work experience and training with the API.
Certified Practising Valuer (CPV)
Is a person who, by education, training and experience is qualified to perform a valuation of real property.
Certified Property Practitioner (CPP)
Is a person involved in the property fields of sales, leasing and negotiation, research, education, law, consultancy, finance and corporate real estate.
Application for Credit Transfer
Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to a Bachelor of Property unit has been completed. Students should examine the unit synopses in this handbook to determine the units from which they may be eligible to claim exemption. Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details.
For Course Planners please refer to the following website https://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/getting-started/planners-and-profiles
Computing Requirements
As a student, it is necessary to have access to a computer or equivalent device in order to complete your coursework. You should have a good understanding of technology and the ability to navigate the online environment, which may involve completing online assessments, participating in online forums, and responding to emails. There may be instances where you need to use a computer or equivalent device for in-class tasks or assessments. It is important that you have dependable access to the internet and a computer or equivalent device capable of video conferencing for online classes. Make sure to review your unit profiles to learn about any specific technology requirements for your coursework.