International Property Development B

Subject ABPL90040 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

June, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start 11-Apr-2016
Teaching Period 26-Jun-2016 to 10-Jul-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 26-Feb-2016
Census Date 01-Jul-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 02-Sep-2016

Quota: 18

This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. 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 should be given to Masters of Property students)

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



Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Students will travel overseas for an intensive period
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

One of the following subjects:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2016
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:
Subject
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Andy Krause

Contact

The Eastern Precinct (building 138)
(between Doug McDonell building and Eastern Resource Centre)

Enquiries:
Current Student: http://ask.unimelb.edu.au/
Web: http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/

Subject Overview:

A series of case studies conducted in two of the following centres: Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, Tokyo and Singapore, over two intensive weeks. The fieldwork will be conducted by the University of Hong Kong. Case studies are to be carried out in groups. They will cover a range of property and construction topics including project inception, project finance, project valuation and appraisal, development 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.


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. Pre teaching starts around the middle of April.

Learning Outcomes:
  • To provide an international perspective in property and construction
  • To observe and record industry operations in several Asian countries
  • To enable international comparisons of property and construction markets
  • To understand alternative cultural drivers of the property and construction industries
Assessment:

2 case studies and professional reports equivalent to 5000 words (100%).

Hurdle requirement: Attendance of 90% of seminars is mandatory

Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

Course materials including case study materials.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Case study work in teams
  • Written professional reports
  • Oral presentations
  • International experience

Related Course(s): Master of Design (Urban Design)
Master of Property
Master of Property
Master of Urban Design
Master of Urban Planning
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 200 point Master of Property
300 point Master of Property
Melbourne School of Design multidisciplinary elective subjects

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