Course Title: Property and Capital Markets

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Property and Capital Markets

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUIL1228	City Campus	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUIL1228	City Campus	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	UGRDFx2019 (ZZZZ)
BUIL1228	City Campus	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	UGRDFx2020 (ZZZZ)
BUIL1228	City Campus	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	UGRDFlex22 (FEB)

Course Coordinator: Kingsley Baako

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1031

Course Coordinator Email: kingsley.baako@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 8.8

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

Course Description

This course will introduce you to property and the capital markets. It will focus on the role of the property in the wider economy from an investment perspective. In this course you will learn about the activities of the various property stakeholders, the different property types and the range of property investments instruments ie property trusts.
This course will provide you with a balanced blend of theory and practical examples and will cover:
• Reasons for investing in property
• Property stakeholders types and roles
• Introduction to the capital markets (investment and finance sectors of the economy)
• Overview of property investment options
• Financing of property (equity and debt)

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes

• PLO1: Determine and apply knowledge of complex property and valuation theory to your professional practice and/or further study
• PLO3: Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to analyse, synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge, and technical skills, to formulate evidenced based solutions to industry problems or issues

 

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. CLO1: Demonstrate your understanding of the rationale for property investment
2. CLO2: Critically appraise property sectors and investment products, and evaluatie property decision making
3. CLO3: Recognise and assess how the different property stakeholders interact
4. CLO4: Evaluate the impact of equity and debt on the property investment market, both globally and locally

Overview of Learning Activities

This course will be delivered using a mix of formal instructions and practical activities undertaken in class. 

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

All necessary resources for the course will be available online through Canvas

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

 

Equitable Learning Services

Equitable Learning Services (ELS) provide support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability. You can contact the ELS if you would like to find out more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services. You can also contact the course coordinator or the program coordinator if you would like to find out more. 

An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teaching staff. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc.