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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
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Contact information
Semester 2
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: 29 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
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: 29 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Discussion questions, due weeks 3, 5, 8, 11( equivalent to 1000 words in total)
| From Week 3 to Week 11 | 20% |
Mid-term exam
| Week 6 | 40% |
Final Exam
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 29 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Piyush Tiwari Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 3 hour lecture per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 29 March 2024
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: 29 March 2024