Major 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 addition, 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.
In this major, you’ll learn about property investment and development and the real estate industry.
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.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Career outcomes
- 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?
- International real estate consultant (with International Business)
- Investment analyst (with Finance)
- Property accountant (with Accounting)
- Property sustainability analyst (with Geography)
Why study 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.
Hear from our students
"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
Major structure
What you’ll learn
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.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Parent degrees
You can study this major under the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Commerce (as a single or double major)
- Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) (as a single or double major)
- Bachelor of Innovation (as a single major)
- Bachelor of Arts (as a double major with an Arts major)
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.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this double degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Explore more
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