International Property Development A (ABPL90038)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Not available in 2025

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Overview

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A series of case studies conducted in different countries or cities over four intensive weeks.   Case studies are to be carried out in groups. They will cover a range of property, construction and infrastructure topics including project inception, project finance, project valuation and 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.

Candidates are required to arrange and pay for their own travel, accommodation and incidentals. The travel cost and accommodation is around AUD 5500 (AUD 2500 for travel and AUD 3000 for accommodation, food and local travel). One preferred/ recommended budget accommodation option in each of the cities will be provided.

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, construction and infrastructure
  • To observe and record industry operations in two developing 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: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ABPL90026 Property Development
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ABPL90339 International Real Estate Economics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ABPL90040 International Property Development B
Not available in 2025
 12.5

ABPL90318 Asian Real Estate Case Studies

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

4 Case studies and professional reports

  • 10,000 words (equivalent)
End of August100%
Hurdle requirement: Attendance of 90% of seminars is mandatoryN/A

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

Not available in 2025

Time commitment details

340 hours

Additional delivery details

Quota: 22

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: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    None specified

    Recommended texts and other resources

    Course materials including case study materials.

  • Off-campus study

    This subject has an overseas component

    A series of case studies conducted in different countries or cities over four intensive weeks

  • 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: 4 March 2025