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Buying, developing, managing, selling, investing, and negotiating on property is a high stakes career where knowledge of the industry is as important as the bricks and mortar that make up the buildings around us.
Property professionals are in demand around Australia, and worldwide, for their ability to manage complex issues related to real estate.
To succeed in this potentially lucrative industry you’ll need to be investment-focused, willing to take risks, have sound business skills and be a great networker.
With a recognised Bachelor of Property (Development, Investment and Valuation) degree from ICMS you will have huge earning and employment potential in areas as diverse as industrial, rural, commercial and residential property
The Bachelor of Property (Development, Investment and Valuation) offers opportunities to pursue a career in the property sector without limiting your employability to one specialised area of the property profession. The focus of the degree on three key, interrelated areas of the property profession differentiates it from other property courses and provides you with flexibility and choice in your future career.
Things move quickly in property and you will need the knowledge and skills to make big decisions and anticipate trends in the property market. The Bachelor of Property (Development, Investment and Valuation) has been designed by property industry professionals, respected staff and industry partners and is continually reviewed and refined so that it continues to meet the demands of this dynamic industry.
This degree focuses on three key areas of the Property Industry:
Rather than focus on one specialised discipline area, this degree provides a broader scope of property professional skills, so that you can move into your chosen area of interest when you graduate.
The Bachelor of Property (Development, Investment and Valuation) has:
Designed to position you for professional success in the growing property development and investment industry, this degree focuses on future-proofing you for adaptability in a rapidly changing world. As the property profession changes, the broad content of this property degree enables you to engage with new directions and opportunities.
Your 11 specialisation subjects focus on building key skills and knowledge in property industry:
Your 4 electives provide a broad pool of choices so that you can include subjects that suit your individual interests and career aspirations.
When you graduate from ICMS you’ll have more than just a degree.
There are two Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects in this degree. The two WIL will provide you with a wealth of hands-on practical work experience in your specialised area. This means you’ll graduate not only with a degree but also with work experience and connections in the industry.
ICMS have an impressive network of Industry Partners in the property industry. Our dedicated WIL team will work with these partners to provide you with invaluable industry insight and experience, finding you a suitable placement that is the best fit for your skills, interests and professional goals.
Your Industry Training could take you to a major city or regional area in Australia. You could even take up a position in an international city. It is all part of finding the best placement for you. Not only is this an invaluable experience, it is also a chance to grow your professional network. For many of our graduates this experience introduces them to their future employers.
According to the Property Council of Australia, the property sector in Australia currently represents 13 percent of Australia’s GDP; it is Australia’s biggest industry and largest employer with the property management sector as one of its fastest growing areas.
Against this background, and the growing demand for qualified graduates within the Australian property sector, an ICMS Bachelor of Property (Development, Investment and Valuation), together with your Industry Training, will see you ready for an impressive career in property.
Your future career opportunities could include:
*Please note that if you would like to work as an Assistant Agent in Real Estate, Stock and Station or Strata Management, you require a Certificate of Registration. We recommend this be completed prior to commencing your WIL placement. The Units of Competency required to apply for a Certificate of Registration will have to be completed externally to ICMS.
Disclaimer: The course information above is indicative of a sample study pattern only and is subject to change. This is not the standard full-time study load summary, which is 10 trimesters. The study pattern is subject to change. Enrolled students will be made aware of changes to their course structure or subjects. Not all subjects are offered every trimester. The Academic Consulting Office can assist you with subject selection and structuring your course. A typical full-time study load is 9 subjects per year (equivalent to a minimum of 27 credit points).
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You are now ready for a unique student experience.
At ICMS we are smaller than the traditional universities. This means your student experience will particularly special. You’ll make more friends than those at the big unis do. You’ll have fun going to the beach after class or heading into Manly to dance the night away during O-Week. This is the start of some thing amazing and we hope that you’ll have the best years of your life!
Your student experience will be an experience like no other … but there are some things no-one tells you!
With the wisdom of experience, here’s some advice – things we wish we know when we were in your position – to make the most of your student experience.
Once you’ve accepted your offer you can relax! Enjoy your summer knowing you have done it. You’ve finished high school, you’ve received a great offer and you have done all the right things to get accepted.
It might feel like your whole future is being dictated by how you did at school and who you were then, but it really means very little in the uni scheme of things. The past is done. From now it’s all about your future.
And now it really is YOUR future. Your choices.
In a way, everything that happens after you receive your Letter of Acceptance resets your life and is an opportunity to thrive and excel in something you really care about.
A great way to learn what uni life is like is to connect on social media even before you start. You can see what’s happening on campus and you might even make some online friends before you begin!
Follow the ICMS Instagram and Facebook pages. You might also think about getting a head-start on your career gaols by setting up your LinkedIn profile and interacting with your uni there too.
Even though you’ll only studying a couple of days a week you still need to work hard. You’ll have assignments and assessments which will help to see how you are going. Not all unis offer support services like ICMS does. If you are lucky enough to have access to these services, make sure you make use of them if you feel you need them.
At ICMS we WANT you to succeed. With the smaller classes at ICMS your lecturers will pick up if you are being challenged with any aspects of your studies and will suggest you seek extra support. It might be something as simple as learning proper referencing techniques or it could be help with maths, English language skills or even just general wellness. If you are happy at uni and getting the appropriate support when you need it, you will succeed.
Remember that whilst maintaining your high school friendships is great, we can sometimes rely on our established friendships at the cost of forming new ones.
There are heaps of clubs and sports what you can get involved in at uni. This is where you will meet likeminded people and develop those friendships that will last a lifetime. At O-Week you’ll have a chance to walk around and sign up for anything that sparks your interest. And if the club you were hoping to join doesn’t yet exist, then start one!
Finding new and interesting people to introduce to your existing friends could also have other benefits that go beyond socialising, like establishing the foundation for a strong professional network.
Of course, your formal coursework is important, but so is engaging with it in more practical way helps you understand it better.
At ICMS you will have plenty of opportunity to engage with industry professionals. Take all those opportunities offered to you at ICMS. Speak to people and find out what their roles involve, ask them about internship opportunities and make a great impression. That way, when the Work Integrated Learning Team meet with you to organise your internship you will already have a good idea or where you’d like to go and what sort of role you’d like to do. Your Internship (Work Integrated Learning) will be one of the most important subjects you do at ICMS. You’ll find out about yourself, you’ll get clearer about your goals and you’ll make loads of important contacts. If you can get a head-start on this by networking in your preferred industry; shadowing people with jobs you’d like to do; creating a side project; or doing some volunteering, then you will position yourself as a top candidate for a great internship experience!
Working while studying can be demanding but any work experience is better than none when it comes time to hit the job market. Working while at uni will help you learn how to balance responsibilities, how to be independent and it gave you a different perspective.
Just make sure that earning an income doesn’t come at the expense of your studies as long term you earn more throughout your life when you have a degree! And if it all gets too much remember that you do not have to study full-time. As a domestic student, you have the opportunity to tailor your study load and can be flexible in when you study!
When O-Week begins, it means a new batch of first years are about to start their studies. Forget what you’ve learnt about starting uni from clichéd US college movies. In reality, everyone starts off a little nervous and unsure of what they are supposed to be doing.
So, come along to as many O-week events as you can and make it your aim to meet at least three new people at each event. For example, if you are standing in a queue take the opportunity to chat to the person next to you. Ask them about what degree they are studying and where they are from. If they are from a different country realise that this might be their first time away from their family and if you are local they will be so grateful for a warm welcome to Australia. Check out Important Dates
At the O-week commencement ceremony and cocktail party takes place on the Wednesday evening of O-week and is a key moment of your life – one that you will remember for years to come – so make the most of it. Have fun. Meet people. Be open and friendly and you’ll find that you get back what you give out.
Uni will teach you the theory and skills necessary for a job, but it’s so much more than that. It’s a time for growth, making lifelong friends from around the world, and having the best years of your life.
Make the most your student experience – study hard, play hard and embrace all the opportunities presented to you and most of all – enjoy it.
We’re excited to see you on campus soon!