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    Property Investment and Development

    Undergraduate major

    Learn about property investment and development and the real estate industry.

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    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Property Investment and Development Major
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      200
    Course outline

    You can study this course as part of the following degrees

    Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Innovation Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours)

    Visit your preferred degree page for information on admission criteria, course fees and study locations.

    Course outline

    What can I do with a degree in Property Investment and Development

    Find your niche

    Property investment and development offers careers in housing, commercial or industrial property development.

    Help meet Australia’s housing demand

    Housing demand in Australia is set to outpace supply, driving a need for experts who can successfully develop and manage property for a range of demographics.

    Work in an innovative industry

    Contribute to innovative approaches to sustainable building development and community infrastructure.

     Property Investment and Development

    Overview

    Overview

    Property is one of Australia’s most popular investment options. Understanding how to make smart decisions in property development, investment, valuation and sales can lead to a lucrative and varied career.

    In this major, you will develop knowledge in economics, law, construction and finance – which can be applied to the property industry and to related sectors. You’ll learn to analyse property investments and developments, and gain insight into the structure and operations of the real estate industry; and develop the essential legal, analytical and economic skills required to begin a career in property.

    You’ll also consider property-related issues and their impacts on Australian and global property markets – such as housing supply and demand, equitable housing options and sustainable property development.

    During your studies, you’ll undertake site visits and work on real-world client projects, and you'll have the opportunity to engage with more than 30 guest speakers. 

    Our graduates have found work across a range of industries including property development, finance, sales and leasing and banking. Many have found work in government, for private investors, residential and commercial developers and consultancies.

    If you want to pursue a career as a property valuer, consider studying our Property Development and Valuation Extension major.

    Parent degrees

    You can study this major under the following degrees:

    Your choice of parent degree can influence the type of career you might have.

    Our Commerce degree also offers additional opportunities to customise your course by offering specialisations as well as majors.

    What jobs can the Property Investment and Development course lead to?

    • Commercial property consultant
    • Development manager
    • Investment analyst
    • Property consultant
    • Property finance professional
    • Property manager
    • PropTech entrepreneur (with Innovation as the parent degree)

    What jobs can a Property Investment and Development double major lead to?

    What you'll learn

    • identify, understand, apply and analyse property related issues and their impacts on national and international markets, GC1, GC2, GC4
    • communicate property analysis professionally and in ways that are responsible and appropriate for local, national and international business contexts, GC3, GC4, GC6
    • distinguish, identify and apply available technologies and methodologies to investigate property related issues in ways that demonstrate critical thinking and responsible judgement, GC1, GC2, GC4
    • apply acquired skills individually and in a group to facilitate the understanding and solution of property-related issues in a professional and ethical manner while appreciating the importance and impact of cultural diversity on making decisions, GC1, GC2, GC4, GC5, GC6
    • understand the implications and potential impacts of current developments, as well as identify new developments, in the field of property and integrate available strategies into the existing body of knowledge, GC1, GC2, GC4, GC6

    Why study Property Investment and Development at Curtin?

    Connected to industry

    You’ll work on industry projects, solve real-world problems, engage with industry professionals (and potential employers!) and gain work experience for your resume.

    An elite business school

    Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school, holding accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB International and an EFMD Accredited MBA.

    Industry-aligned

    Our business courses are reviewed by an Advisory Network that's made up of more than 50 members of industry, ensuring you’ll graduate with a skillset aligned to industry needs.

    Corey Scidone

    Completing my degree at Curtin was an easy decision because it is the only university with a specialised property school. I was fortunate enough to secure employment in the industry whilst in my final year of university, allowing me to put theory into practise. The biggest benefit of this was to experience how the theory being taught at university is put into practise in the real world.

    Corey Scidone
    Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

    Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

    Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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    Fees and scholarships

    Please view the Bachelor of Arts degree for indicative fees.

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    • Last updated on: 9 March 2026

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    2. Advertising Design Specialisation
    3. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
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    10. Designing Fashion Specialisation
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    12. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
    13. English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
    14. Environmental Planning Specialisation
    15. Fashion Design Specialisation
    16. Fashion Marketing Specialisation
    17. Fine Art Specialisation
    18. Geography Specialisation
    19. Graphic Design Specialisation
    20. Graphics Specialisation
    21. History Specialisation
    22. Illustration Specialisation
    23. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
    24. Interior Architecture Specialisation
    25. International Development Specialisation
    26. Journalism Specialisation
    27. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
    28. Photography Specialisation
    29. Principles of Planning Specialisation
    30. Professional Writing Specialisation
    31. Screen Production Specialisation
    32. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
    33. Social Justice Specialisation
    34. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
    35. Theatre Arts Specialisation
    36. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
    37. Web Media Specialisation
    38. Web Presence Specialisation

    Bachelor of Commerce Specialisations

    Specialisations available from Humanities and Science:

    1. Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
    2. Advertising Design Specialisation
    3. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
    4. Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
    5. Asian Studies Specialisation
    6. Chinese Language Specialisation
    7. Construction Management Specialisation
    8. Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
    9. Creative Writing Specialisation
    10. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
    11. Designing Fashion Specialisation
    12. Digital Design Specialisation
    13. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
    14. English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
    15. Entertainment and Creative Industries
    16. Environmental Planning Specialisation
    17. Fashion Design Specialisation
    18. Fine Art Specialisation
    19. Geography Specialisation
    20. Graphic Design Specialisation
    21. Graphics Specialisation
    22. History Specialisation
    23. Illustration Specialisation
    24. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
    25. Interior Architecture Specialisation
    26. International Development Specialisation
    27. Journalism Specialisation
    28. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
    29. Photography Specialisation
    30. Principles of Planning Specialisation
    31. Professional Writing Specialisation
    32. Screen Production Specialisation
    33. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
    34. Social Justice Specialisation
    35. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
    36. Theatre Arts Specialisation
    37. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
    38. Web Media Specialisation
    39. Web Presence Specialisation

    Bachelor of Innovation Specialisations

    Specialisations available from Humanities, Science and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies:

    1. Advertising Design Specialisation
    2. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
    3. Asian Studies Specialisation
    4. Biological Diversity Minor
    5. Climate Change Science Minor
    6. Construction Management Specialisation
    7. Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
    8. Creative Writing Specialisation
    9. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
    10. Designing Fashion Specialisation
    11. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
    12. Environmental Management Minor
    13. Environmental Planning Specialisation
    14. Fashion Design Specialisation
    15. Fine Art Specialisation
    16. Food Science Minor
    17. Forensic Studies Minor
    18. Geophysics Minor
    19. Geospatial Technology Minor
    20. Go Global – Internship Specialisation 1
    21. Go Practice – Internship Specialisation 1
    22. Graphic Design Specialisation
    23. Graphics Specialisation
    24. Illustration Specialisation
    25. Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies Specialisation
    26. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
    27. Interior Architecture Specialisation
    28. International Development Specialisation
    29. Landscape Restoration Minor
    30. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
    31. Mapping and Land Planning Minor
    32. Metallurgy Minor
    33. Mining Minor
    34. Optimisation Minor
    35. Photography Specialisation
    36. Principles of Planning Specialisation
    37. Screen Production Specialisation
    38. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
    39. Social Justice Specialisation
    40. Strategic Studies Specialisation
    41. Theatre Arts Specialisation
    42. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
    43. Web Media Specialisation
    44. Web Presence Specialisation
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