Property Investment and Finance (ABPL90036)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is an in-depth examination of property investment and financing strategy and decision-making, 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 determinants of investment feasibility of income-producing property are covered. The subject covers a range of approaches used in financing of investment properties. A case-based approach facilitates student learnings in analysing investment and financing strategies as they are applied to real world scenarios. Students will learn financial modelling skills, the art of investment and financing decision making involving qualitative and quantitative skills, and considerations that add value to property assets and investment portfolios of investors
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate property cash flows for asset valuation using proforma analysis;
- Conduct risk return analysis to property investment decisions;
- Apply modern investment theory to the analysis of directly held property assets and construct optional asset portfolio;
- Examine alternative financing mechanisms for development of properties, investment in income producing properties and for properties for the use of businesses;
- Develop and use spreadsheet based financial modelling techniques.
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: 2 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 2 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment 1: Analysis of a case requiring decision related to repositioning of an investment portfolio
| Week 3 | 20% |
Assignment 2: Analysis of a case involving construction of a portfolio of assets for an investor
| Week 6 | 20% |
ssignment 3: Analysis of a case requiring investment decision for a proposed development project
| Week 9 | 20% |
Assignment 4: Analysis of a case requiring examination of various financing options
| Week 12 | 40% |
Last updated: 2 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
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 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
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Last updated: 2 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
G. Brown and G. Matysiak, Real Estate Investment: A Capital Market Approach, Prentice Hall, 2000.
J.D. Fisher and Brueggman, W.B. real Estate Finance and Investment, McGraw Hill, 2018.
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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 2 April 2025