A degree in property provides you with the education requirements for a career in the biggest employment sector in Australia. You will obtain an understanding of reading the property markets, the ability to analyse data along with the necessary skills to create value, manage investments and create developments.

RMIT's Bachelor of Applied Science (Property & Valuation) prepares you for a dynamic and fast-paced role as a property professional. This industry-accredited degree focuses on developing critical writing, research and analytical abilities along with the technical skills required to be successful in this dynamic industry.

Throughout the degree, you'll gain a thorough understanding of the property specific skills along with the required economic, accounting, urban planning, financial and legal knowledge. You'll learn how to communicate effectively with other built environment professionals and develop your knowledge of related professions, such as project management, construction management and urban planning.

Our degree has been established and is highly regarded within the industry for over four decades. A close relationship with the property industry has ensured we have excellent connections which can be used as networking opportunities for students, along with ensuring the degree is at the cutting edge of knowledge and skills. Through RMIT's Employer of Choice program, property students are given a direct connection to over 250 industry professionals, including GPT Group, Stocklands, JLL, m3property, Charter Keck, Cramer, Red23, Preston Rowe Paterson, Urbis, ISPT, Mirvac and Oliver Hume. 

Career Outcomes

Property forms the foundation of the economy, and is a necessity for all businesses, whether they purchase or lease their place of occupancy, or need it to expand or contract their business. Property is also the base infrastructure for every activity in our lives including living, working, entertainment and transportation. 

The economy may rise or fall, but in all economic environments, there is a need for people skilled in managing, protecting and growing their investments and for others.

Our graduates go on to work as:

• property fund management and portfolio managers
• property developers
• property analysts or researchers
• certified property valuer
• asset and property managers

Previous graduates have worked for companies in Australia and abroad, including:

• Development Victoria
• Stocklands
• Valuer General Victoria
• JLL
• Oliver Hume
• M3 property
• Herron Todd White
• Knight Frank
• Lendlease
• Mirvac
• CBRE
• Savills
• Urbis
• ISPT
• GPT Group

Professional recognition and accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) which has reciprocity agreements with countries like Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore, and membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) which is recognised worldwide.

This degree provides the academic base required for membership to RICS. The API bodies also require applicants to have work experience, and meet other membership criteria to become certified practising valuers (CPV).