Graduate Diploma in Property Valuation

Course 702PA (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010 - Parkville
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 100 credit points taken over 12 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Dr Chris Heywood

Contact

Environments and Design Student Centre
T:+61 3 8344 6417 /9862
F: +61 3 8344 5532
E: msd-courseadvice@unimelb.edu.au


Course Overview:

This exceptional program provides a professional qualification in valuation to those who hold an undergraduate degree in a semi-cognate discipline such as Commerce, Business, Planning, Architecture, Building, Quantity Surveying, Law or Engineering and at least one year of documented relevant work experience, or equivalent.

Objectives:

The purpose of the graduate diploma is to provide graduates in semi-cognate disciplines with sufficient valuation theory and practice to achieve recognition as a certified practicing valuer (after a requisite period of industry experience).

The course aims to develop skills in property valuation and is designed to:

  • Enhance existing qualifications;
  • Extend the knowledge obtained in earlier studies to include property valuation;
  • Extend proficiency in technical and managerial aspects of property;
  • Gain an understanding of property concepts; and,
  • Have the background knowledge at the completion of the course necessary for entry to the valuation profession and / or for further academic studies.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:

Students must complete 100 points of core subjects as detailed below.

(Students may vary subject selection in consultation with the course coordinator.)
Majors/
Minors/
Specialisations

Subject Options:

Core subjects

Students complete the following subjects:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50

For a sample course plan please visit:

http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/environments-and-design-students/propvaluation.html
Entry Requirements:

1. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to pursue successfully the course using the following criteria:

  • An undergraduate degree in a semi-cognate discipline such as Commerce, Business, Planning, Architecture, Building, Quantity Surveying, Law or Engineering and at least one year of documented relevant work experience, or equivalent.

2. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee reports and employer references, as appropriate, to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

For information about how to apply click here.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Graduate Attributes: Refer to University of Melbourne graduate attributes located at http://www.unimelb.edu.au/about/attributes.html
Professional Accreditation:

The Graduate Diploma in Property Valuation is designed to meet the academic requirements of the Australian Property Institute (Certified Practising Valuer) and will enable you to pursue a career as a valuer.

Please note: The Australian Property Institute requires that a candidate's first degree be a "partially qualifying degree" which covers the fields listed above. Candidates should confirm the eligibility of their first degree to meet the definition of "partially qualifying degree". Candidates who do not have a partially qualifying degree wil be required to take an additional four subjects (50 points) to be selected in consultation with the course coordinator.

Links to further information: http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-school/property-valuation.html

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