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Property Case Studies (ABPL30059)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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 1
Email: dmcgeown@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This is a final year Bachelor of Environments subject, undertaken in a seminar studio based environment. It consolidates students’ prior learning of property concepts and principles, property markets, property valuation, statutory planning, feasibility and investment evaluation and finance. Featuring real-world case studies of income producing commercial property investments and property development projects, it will nurture the student’s interest and understanding of complex technical and financial processes related to property. The case studies will demonstrate the requirement and skills associated with the management of a wide range of professions and entities necessary to develop and manage commercial property investments and developments.
Intended learning outcomes
Students in this subject will have the ability to research, analyse, critique and synthesise complex information related to design strategies and management, legal and planning systems and project viability options.
Studio-based exercises will allow students:
- Understand the design processes and the role that multi-disciplinary teams play in the design and management of the built environment
- Evaluate project parameters in the context of design specifications, functionality and productivity.
- Analyse design responses to site conditions, town planning systems, regulation and processes, to develop a deeper understanding of economic systems in the local, regional and global context.
- Design development options in response to perceived strategic gaps as identified by social, economic, planning, legal and environmental systems.
AND in general
- Experience learning in the studio-based learning environment, working in groups, applying multifaceted skills through analysing real-world case studies such as an office development, industrial property development and multi-density residential development.
Generic skills
The following skills will be developed in this subject:
- Analytical skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Drawing(s) reading skills.
- Research skills.
- Team relationship skills
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
B-ENVS Bachelor of Environments students:
ABPL20004 Principles of Property Valuation
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP20002 | Design and Property Principles | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL20031 Principles of Property
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP20001 | Finance for Built Environment | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL20052 Investment and Finance for Property
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP20003 | Design and Property Industry Studies | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL20033 | Construction Analysis |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ABPL20051 Construction Industry Studies - Property
B-DES Bachelor of Design students admitted pre 2022:
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAW10001 | Principles of Business Law |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PROP20001 | Finance for Built Environment | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PROP20003 | Design and Property Industry Studies | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PROP20002 | Design and Property Principles | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
And one of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP10002 | Property in the Modern Economy | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MKTG10001 | Principles of Marketing |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
B-DES Bachelor of Design
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAW10001 | Principles of Business Law |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PROP10002 | Property in the Modern Economy | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PROP20001 | Finance for Built Environment | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PROP20002 | Design and Property Principles | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
And one of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP20003 | Design and Property Industry Studies | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL20033 | Construction Analysis |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
It is strongly recommended that PROP30001 Valuation of Land and Buildings be undertaken / studied concurrently with ABPL30059 Property Case Studies
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: 6 July 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Continuous Group Assessment comprising: (i) Group Report: Site Analysis including Planning Analysis Report (1000 words per student) due in week 5, 25%; (ii) Group Report: Market Analysis and Marketability Analysis Report (1000 words per student), due week 9 25%; | From Week 5 to Week 9 | 50% |
Individual Assessment: Static feasibility study involving detailed calculation and substantiation of residual land valuation. Provision of detailed substantiation of all calculations; preparation of conclusions and recommendations
| 25% | |
Individual Assessment Task: completion of two (2) Individual Reflective Journals reflecting upon group project, team and individual performance (2X 250 words equivalent per students) due weeks 7 and 10
| From Week 7 to Week 10 | 10% |
Individual Assessment Task: attendance at and participation in all seminars, presentations, studios and workshops for a total of 4 hours per week on the weekly scheduled teaching/tutoring day, for each of Weeks 1-12 inclusive, the 4-hour duration comprising 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Examples of participation include individual and group analysis of property related matters as preparation of staged feasibility reports | From Week 1 to Week 12 | 10% |
Individual Assessment Task: weekly diaries | Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
| Hurdle requirement: Submission of all pieces of assessment | N/A | |
| Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 90% attendance at all seminars, studios, tutorials and workshops | N/A |
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Dermot Mcgeown Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2 hour Seminar and 1 x 2 hour studio per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Email: dmcgeown@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Major Property Major Property Breadth Track Property - 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: 6 July 2023