Master of Valuation and Property Development

Where will your degree take you?

The real estate industry represents the world’s greatest store of capital, a cornerstone of investment wealth and a driver of economic growth and employment. The global property industry is affected by many challenges, including fluctuating economic conditions, innovations in finance, new regulations, and approaches to sustainability. Skilled professionals are required in all areas of real estate development, property valuation, investment, and management.

This degree will provide you with the high-level skills required to establish leadership within the property industry and can be applied across global real estate markets. Graduates of this program will be able to offer expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to complex property markets, which can be applied across a range of industries, both in Australia and internationally.

Portfolio/Estate Manager

Portfolio managers are responsible for managing clients' investments and assets, including creating and managing the overall investment strategy that is appropriate for their clients' needs and risk profile. An estate manager may also be responsible for taking advantage of opportunities in the property market. Median annual salaries for these roles range between $100k - $150k, according to Seek (2024).

Property Valuer

Property valuers are responsible for assessing the value of residential, industrial, or commercial properties. Property valuers may also be assessors who value properties for government tax purposes. There is currently a 12.2% projected job growth in Australia for property valuers over the next five years. According to Seek (2024), the median annual salary in Australia is $105k. However, most valuation roles also operate on a base salary + commission (commission bonuses are not reflected in the annual salary figures).

Property Developer

Property developers purchase land, dwellings and properties and enhance them to increase their resale value. There is currently a 12.2% projected job growth in Australia for property developers over the next five years. According to Seek (2024), the median annual salary for Australian property developers is $125k.

Valuation Manager

A valuations manager is responsible for leading the broader valuation team and plays an essential role in developing and implementing strategic projects and urban planning. Valuations manager roles in Australia attract a median annual salary of $165k, according to Seek (2024).

Professional accreditation

The Master of Valuation and Property Development is professionally recognised by nationally and internationally by leading industry bodies including Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Australian Property Institute (API), and Valuers Registration Board Queensland (VRBQ).

Students with a related undergraduate degree will qualify for registration with the Australian Property Institute as a Certified Practising Valuer with the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland, and New South Wales Fair Trading (conditional on meeting professional practice requirements).

Students with a related undergraduate degree who complete the relevant Property Valuation subjects as electives will qualify for registration with the Australian Property Institute as a Certified Practising Valuer with the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland.

Program learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.

View Master of Valuation and Property Development learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice in the area of real property.
2. Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of property knowledge and possess skills to enable them to offer expert, specialised cognitive and technical expertise in this field.
3. Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex property information, problems and concepts.
4. Research and apply established theories to a body of property knowledge and practice.
5. Interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

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