Overview
This unit covers the theory and practice of professional real property management. You will examine the functions, roles and responsibilities of property managers at the various levels of the property management hierarchy within the broader context of the parameters that govern the property industry. You will explore the practical requirements and skills required for effective and ethical property management across a range of property types, including focused research skills to resolve emerging practical problems.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2026
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from 2025 Student Voice Program
'[Unit Coordinator] combines deep industry knowledge with a practical, engaging approach that made complex property concepts easy to understand and apply. [UC] consistently connects theory to real-world scenarios, helping students see how classroom learning translates into professional practice. [They] fosters an inclusive and supportive learning environment, encouraging discussion, critical thinking, and collaboration among students. His feedback is always constructive and detailed, helping me improve both my academic writing and analytical skills. [UC]’s enthusiasm for the property industry is inspiring, it motivated me to take a greater interest in sustainability, asset management, and emerging PropTech trends.' (2025 Student Voice Program)
More formally introduce sustainability, asset management, and emerging property technology trends in the structure of the unit. Continue the current approach to teaching.
Feedback from Student evaluation of learning and teaching
Update learning materials and knowledge/skills with a focus on sustainability, asset management, and emerging property technology trends.
The unit requires review for current relevance with potential to update the title and focus to better reflect the emerging property management environment,