COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Property at the University of Melbourne is designed for students seeking to build expertise in property and real estate across residential, commercial, and global markets. The program equips graduates with advanced skills in property development, investment, valuation, finance, and portfolio management, preparing them to make informed, strategic decisions in a complex and dynamic industry.For students entering from a non-cognate background, the three-year stream provides a comprehensive 300-point program. In the first year, students establish a foundation in economics, financial management, planning law, property markets and valuations, built environment law, accounting, property resources, and construction studies. These subjects build essential knowledge for understanding the legal, financial, and operational contexts of the property industry.In the second year, students advance into more specialised topics such as property law, property development, property securitisation, statutory valuation, advanced property analysis, land and property economics, and international real estate economics. Elective options allow students to tailor their learning to specific interests, including sustainability, urban development, or emerging markets.The third year focuses on applying knowledge to research and industry practice. Students undertake core subjects including property research and analysis, corporate real estate management, property investment and finance, and an industry-based research project. Additional elective subjects enable students to further personalise their study pathway, developing expertise in niche areas and practical skills for real-world application.Throughout the program, students engage with case studies, practical projects, and industry-based research, ensuring they graduate with a combination of theoretical knowledge and applied experience. This prepares graduates to excel across corporate, sustainable, and international real estate sectors.By completing the three-year Master of Property, students emerge ready to lead in property advisory, investment, development, and management, equipped with the analytical, financial, legal, and strategic skills necessary to shape the built environment and respond to the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving global property market.