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Property Investment (ABPL90036)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Kimberly Winson-Geideman
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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This subject is a survey of investment decision-making in the context of property, with a focus on cash flows, return, and value. Property investments are surveyed with emphases on the analysis of commercial real estate and the theory and methods of investment analysis in respect to tax and financial consequences. Financial and non-financial factors influencing the investment feasibility of income-producing property are covered.
Incidental costs
A financial calculator is required, specifically the HP10bii+. The cost is approximately $65.
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of the subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate property cash flows for asset valuation;
- Conduct risk return analysis to property investment decisions;
- Apply modern investment theory to the analysis of directly held property assets;
- Compare the risk and return profile of property portfolios with other asset classes; and
- Use spreadsheet based financial modelling techniques and property information softwares.
Generic skills
This subject is intended to develop the following generic skills:
- Communication skills: written and oral skills developed through online and verbal discussion threads;
- Spreadsheet/Calculator skills: competent use of Microsoft Excel and financial calculator required in class and in tutorials;
- Synthesis and professional application: application of practical and theoretical concepts to investment decision-making through midterm and final examinations;
- Personal skills: individual time management, self-directed reading and information synthesis.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of the following subjects or equivalent:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90011 | Advanced Property Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90026 | Property Development | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Discussion questions, due weeks 3, 5, 8, 11
| From Week 3 to Week 11 | 20% |
Mid-term exam
| Week 6 | 40% |
Final Exam
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Kimberly Winson-Geideman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 3 hour lecture per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Kimberly Winson-Geideman
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
G. Brown and G. Matysiak, Real Estate Investment: A Capital Market Approach, Prentice Hall, 2000.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022