C10011v4 Bachelor of Property Economics Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Overview

The combined degree program in Property Economics and International Studies provides students specialising in Property Economics with additional practical skills by providing the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of a language and culture other than English.

The course leads to the award of a Bachelor of Property Economics degree, which is granted with Honours where a high standard has been achieved. The degree, as awarded by UTS, is the professionally accepted qualification for employment as a land economist, valuer and real estate agent, on-site residential property manager, business agent, or stock and station agent.

Course aims

The course aims to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for careers in the property industry and to equip students with an understanding of the legalities, principles and processes required in these professional careers. It also develops perspectives and understandings that enable graduates to meet the demands of an internationalised professional environment.

Career options

Career options include asset and portfolio manager, auctioneer, business agent, consultant, land economist, property analyst, property developer, property manager, real estate agent, researcher, stock and station agent, strata manager and valuer. Career options are enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.

Additional admission requirements

Additional assumed knowledge

There are no prior language requirements, except for programs within the Heritage major.

Course duration and attendance

The combined program is offered on a six-year, full-time basis.

Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.

Course structure

Industrial training/professional practice

In addition to attending classes, students are required to gain practical experience in appropriate professional or industrial organisations. Full-time students undertake practical studies as part of the program included in core subjects. They are also required to gain approved professional experience in the final two full-time years of their programs. Part-time students are required to enrol each year, except Year 1, in the professional/industrial experience subject and to supply details of the experience gained.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Honours

Students who achieve a minimum of a Credit weighted average mark in their first two levels of study may be invited to undertake the Honours program. The Honours program is taken as additional subjects, focusing on property research and analysis, an Honours research proposal and a thesis.

Other information

Further information on the Property Economics component is available from the Faculty Student Office on: