International Property Development A

Subject ABPL90038 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

June, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

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.

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Students will travel overseas for an intensive period
Total Time Commitment: Not available
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Corequisites: None specified
Recommended Background Knowledge: None specified
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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 subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
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Coordinator

Dr Hao Wu

Contact

Environments and Design Student Centre
Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer (building 113)

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Website: http://www.msd.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A series of case studies conducted in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Singapore over four 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.

Students are required to arrange and pay for their own travel, accommodation and incidentals.
Objectives:
  • 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
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    Assessment: Case studies and professional reports equivalent to 10,000 words (100%).
    Prescribed Texts: None specified
    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
    Notes: This subject may be run in an intensive mode. Check the timetable for details.
    Related Course(s): Master of Property
    Master of Property

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