Course Overview

About This Course

The property sector is Australia's largest industry and second-largest employer. From the major capital cities to fast-growing regional centres, real estate development is a key economic driver offering a variety of rewarding career pathways. Bond University's Graduate Diploma of Valuation and Property Development enhances your foundational knowledge to open the door to careers in property valuation, city planning and project management, providing an introduction to the lifecycle of property planning, financing, and management. The curriculum includes your choice of advanced valuation and development topics including property finance and investment, real estate property rights and planning and assessment processes, as well as the full spectrum of property, commercial and statutory valuation scenarios. You'll examine the complex dynamics of the property market and the latest technologies used by the industry's leading operators; all underpinned by the key economic, societal, and environmental principles of sustainable development. Our teaching combines a deep understanding of theoretical knowledge with its practical application, often presented by guest speakers who provide that vital link to the real-world job site. The Graduate Diploma articulates into Bond's Master of Valuation and Property Development, allowing you to build your postgraduate qualifications over time, with minimal disruption to work and family commitments.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field
Note: This program is not available to graduates of Bond's Bachelor of Property; those students may consider either the Graduate Diploma in City Planning or Graduate Diploma in Project Management as an alternative
English Language Proficiency (one of the following):
- IELTS Academic: Overall score 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0
- PTE Academic: Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)
Alternative entry: Prior work experience may be used to apply for entry; documentation of employment history including a statement from your employer about your position, time in the role, and a brief overview of the role is required

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The Graduate Diploma of Valuation and Property Development is designed to prepare students with a strong knowledge base and technical skills for careers within property related industries and professions. The application of the knowledge and skills developed in the program will allow graduates to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner across a range of career paths in property related fields such as investment, finance, property management and property research. The attributes gained from the Graduate Diploma of Valuation and Property Development will allow you to work in the property sector in Australia and around the world. Career pathways include property valuation, city planning and project management.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Graduate Diploma of Valuation and Property Development professionally accredited?

Yes, the program is professionally accredited by key industry bodies including the Australian Property Institute (API) and the Valuers Registration Board of QLD, and internationally by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), allowing graduates to apply to the appropriate industry bodies for registration as a certified valuer.

Can I use this Graduate Diploma as a pathway to a Master's degree?

Yes, the Graduate Diploma articulates into Bond's Master of Valuation and Property Development, allowing you to build your postgraduate qualifications over time, with minimal disruption to work and family commitments.

What subjects will I study in the Graduate Diploma of Valuation and Property Development?

The Graduate Diploma consists of eight subjects including six foundational subjects and two electives chosen from a list of postgraduate subjects. Foundation subjects cover property rights of real estate, commercial valuation, and property investments, while elective topics include property finance and investment, real estate property rights, planning and assessment processes, and the full spectrum of property, commercial and statutory valuation scenarios.

What facilities will I have access to as a student in this program?

You will be based in Bond's state-of-the-art Built Environment Precinct, which includes the first building in Australia to be awarded a 6-Star Green Star – Education PILOT Certified Rating for design by the Green Building Council of Australia, described as a 'living laboratory' and the 'classroom of tomorrow'.

What are the program code and CRICOS code for the Graduate Diploma of Valuation and Property Development?

The program code is SD-93024 and the CRICOS code is 085560J.

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