Graduate Certificate of Property

The Graduate Certificate of Property is offered as a postgraduate program through GradSchool.com.au.

The program is an initiative of the School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle, and has been developed in response to an identified demand for a postgraduate qualification in Property. It is offered for those wishing to complete a shorter program than the Master of Property.

The program provides graduates from building, property, business and finance backgrounds with an international perspective of property portfolio management and property development and develops the relevant specialist skills to operate effectively within property portfolio management, property development and facilities management environments.

The Graduate Certificate of Property provides a flexible and relevant learning experience that meets the current and anticipated future needs of students, employers, the property industry and the wider community. The program is aimed at those already working in the property industry, or those working in related sectors who aspire to move into this field. Students entering the program come from a diverse range of backgrounds and use the knowledge and skills gained in this postgraduate qualification to enhance their career development in a chosen field. The program is designed to equip students with a wide range of practical skills and specialist knowledge for different property-based careers.

The study components serve to facilitate both students professional and personal growth. Graduates will be equipped with a broad knowledge and understanding of property as an asset class within national and international markets and with the skills necessary to research, analyse and advise on decisions relating to the acquisition, administration, management, disposal, development and financing of property assets.

At the University of Newcastle, we recognize that many of our students are in highly demanding employment. Flexible study options are therefore of vital importance. In response we have tailored this program for delivery on a part-time basis in online distance learning mode.

Property Manager, Facilities Manager, Property Developer, Property Investment Analyst, Property Portfolio Manager.

Admission to the program will be competitive and on the basis of a completed undergraduate degree from an approved institution, with relevant qualifications in the following discipline areas:

• property, building, quantity surveying, construction management, construction economics; and/or
• related discipline areas including business, finance and commerce.

A minimum of two years relevant work experience in a property or property related field including property management, facilities management, land development, investment analysis, valuation, planning, project management, quantity surveying and other allied areas of professional practice.

Applicants with qualifications less than a relevant undergraduate degree, such as a relevant diploma or certificate, and with more than 5 years property industry work experience may apply for this program.

For information on How To Apply please go to:

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/campaigns/postgrad/how-to-apply.html

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to a new program go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on How to apply for credit.

Students are not eligible for accreditation with the Graduate Certificate of Property. However, should students choose to further their studies and undertake the Master of Property (MProp) program, graduates would be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Australian Property Institute.

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Students studying by distance learning will be supported by BlackBoard and will also be able to contact staff by email.

Students with disabilities who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester commences. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and Faculty staff will work together to ensure adjustments are provided in a timely manner. NB: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the program and courses they undertake. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.

Delivery of this program is only available as distance education.

Information on postgraduate study costs for both Australian and International students is accessible from http://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/fees/index.html

All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/unit/ctl/lsp/.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.