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International Property Development A (ABPL90038)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

Availability(Quotas apply)
June
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A series of case studies conducted in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Singapore over four intensive weeks. The fieldwork will be conducted by the University of Hong Kong. Case studies are to be carried out in groups. They will cover a range of property and construction topics including project inception, project finance, project valuation and appraisal, development appraisal, urban planning policies and permits, project procurement and delivery, construction planning and management, construction technology and services, construction methods and equipment, construction and leasing contracts, and associated legal matters.

Students are required to arrange and pay for their own travel, accommodation and incidentals.

Note: This subject includes a pre-teaching period. During the pre-teaching period students are expected to complete the course readings, review the lectures and any other course preparation as outlined on the LMS. The LMS will become available at the commencement of the pre-teaching dates.

Intended learning outcomes


  • To provide an international perspective in property and construction
  • To observe and record industry operations in several Asian countries
  • To enable international comparisons of property and construction markets
  • To understand alternative cultural drivers of the property and construction industries

Generic skills

  • Case study work in teams
  • Written professional reports
  • Oral presentations
  • International experience

Last updated: 31 October 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of the following subjects:

ABPL40009

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ABPL90026 Property Development
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ABPL90040 International Property Development B
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90318

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 31 October 2023

Assessment

Additional details

  • 4 Case studies and professional reports equivalent to 10,000 words (100%).

Hurdle requirement: Attendance of 90% of seminars is mandatory

Last updated: 31 October 2023

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • June
    Principal coordinatorDermot McGeown
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursStudents will travel overseas for an intensive period (20 days *8 hours a day)
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Pre teaching start date10 April 2017
    Pre teaching requirementsThis subject includes a pre-teaching period. During the pre-teaching period students are expected to complete the course readings, review the lectures and any other course preparation as outlined on the LMS. The LMS will become available at the commencement of the pre-teaching dates.
    Teaching period25 June 2017 to 23 July 2017
    Last self-enrol date24 February 2017
    Census date30 June 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail 1 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    June contact information

    Dermot McGeown

    dmcgeown@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

340 hours

Additional delivery details

Quota: 18

This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. This quota applies to the combined enrolments in ABPL90038 and ABPL90040. Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. You will be notified in writing by the Student Centre if you are selected.

Selection criteria: Academic merit (Priority will be given to students enrolled in the Master of Property)

For detailed information on the quota subject application process and due dates, refer to the EDSC Quota Subjects webpage: http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/quota-subjects

Last updated: 31 October 2023

Further information

Last updated: 31 October 2023