This honours degree establishes deep understanding and knowledge in property development, asset management, valuation, funds management and investment for property industry careers. RMIT’s Bachelor of Applied Science (Property and Valuation) (Honours) will provide you with thorough understanding of the property sector, and allow you to specialize in all subsets of property and valuation. The degree focuses on developing critical skills to understand the features and characteristics of a diverse range of property types and investment instruments. What you will gain through this program A firm understanding of property fundamentals including valuation, property management, and development and investment markets is crucial to succeed in the property industry. In this degree you will gain this foundational knowledge as well as the competency to identify, analyze and resolve problems relating to business in general, and property and valuation in particular. Why study a Bachelor of Applied Science (Property and Valuation) (Honours) at RMIT? More than four decades of experience in property education, and active connection with the property industry, gives RMIT's Property and Valuation teaching staff strong insight into trends occurring within the property professions. Academic and teaching staff members are actively involved with professional industry bodies and regularly liaise with industry and employers. This industry accredited degree has been developed to reflect the skills that employers and professional organizations are looking for in graduates. International student visa holders can only study full-time. Career Property forms the foundation of the economy and is a necessity for all businesses, whether they purchase or lease their place of occupancy, or need it to expand or contract their business. The economy may rise or fall but in all economic environments, there is a need for people skilled in managing, protecting and growing the investments of others. Description of careers with the property industry: Property fund, portfolio or asset managers - are responsible for the strategy of a large portfolio of investment properties such as shopping centres, office buildings or industrial complexes. They can make decisions and recommendations to their employer or clients on property portfolio management and property investment/finance matters. Property developers - are involved in the various property development stages, from the initial proposal to the disposal of the developed property. The process and activities require entrepreneurial flair, along with a sound understanding of the financial returns, financing options, government planning requirements, marketing and negotiation skills. Graduates can opt for self-employment or working for small to large organizations to maximize financial returns from their property holdings. Property analysts or researchers - are employed by private organizations such as real estate companies, insurance companies, property developers, banks and other financial institutions, or by government departments. They may also be self-employed as private consultants. Property valuer - deal with all aspects of property valuation, including land and improvements, in all asset classes such as residential, commercial, retail, industrial, special purpose and rural properties. Further study When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT postgraduate program or RMIT Masters by Research or Doctoral (PhD) program.