Gain API Certifications including: CPV, RPV, CPP, CCPM, CDP and CFacM
Top 100 University globally1
RICS Accredited Course
Ranked in the world’s top 100 for architecture and built environments2
1QS World University Rankings 2025 2QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
RICS Accredited
Upon graduation, you’ll achieve global recognition with accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), confirming that you have met their educational qualification requirements. To fully qualify, see the Course accreditation and certifications table below.
API Accredited
Completing your degree will also earn you accreditation from the Australian Property Institute (API), ensuring you meet the highest standards in property valuation and professional practice. To fully qualify, see the Course accreditation and certifications table below.
80%
Over 80% of employers in the property development sector prefer candidates with API or RICS accreditation.
(Property Council of Australia, "Industry Workforce Report")
A$248 Billion
The property and construction industry contributes approximately 13% to Australia’s GDP, valued at around AUD 248 billion annually.
(Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), "Australian National Accounts: National Income, Expenditure and Product")
A$135,000
The average salary for property developers in Australia has risen to approximately A$135,000 annually, with professionals specialising in areas such as project management, feasibility analysis and urban planning often earning even higher wages.
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Did you know?
By 2050 the urban population will increase by 75 per cent, increasing the need for liveable housing in the world’s cities.
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Studying UTS Online’s Master of Property Development may lead to roles such as:
- Senior development manager
- Contracts manager
- Acquisition manager
- Property acquisition manager
- Property valuer – residential/commercial/industrial
- Specialist retail valuer
- Facilities manager
- Property developer
- Property investment analyst
- Tenure specialist
- Portfolio manager
- Director – commercial specialised valuation
Learning outcomes
The fundamentals of property development
Gain critical skills in financial feasibility analysis, property valuation methodology and development sustainability that are critical to the success of large-scale residential, commercial, retail and industrial projects. Develop a theoretical and practical understanding of built environmental law and regulation in a variety of property-related contexts.
Effective communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
Recognise the potential in people and partnerships. Enhance your problem-solving capabilities using technical and soft skills to generate sustainable creative solutions for built environment issues. Lead the way in project teams with a future-focused mindset required of tomorrow’s property developers, honing your people skills to create places that are community minded and commercially viable.
Social value principles
Apply socially-conscious urban development principles that will shape tomorrow’s landscape for the better and add value far beyond financial returns. Drive key community initiatives guided by a comprehensive understanding of liveability, affordability and the risks associated with climate change, ensuring the projects you deliver make a real difference.
Property investment and sustainable practices
Learn how leveraging sustainable development practices can provide future-focused urban redevelopment to create more resilient cities. Analyse rapidly changing market contexts and associated risks to identify critical development inputs and deliver better development outcomes long term.
To learn more about how these learning outcomes can help you advance your career, get in touch with our Student Enrolment Advisors.
The UTS Online Master of Property Development is for property developers of the future. This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:
- Property professionals looking to advance their career
- Socially conscious individuals wanting to make a positive impact through future-focused, sustainable practices in housing affordability and liveability
- Future property leaders who will successfully lead large-scale projects
- Managers looking to gain a competitive edge and advance to senior and director roles
- Individuals who are passionate about the property industry and seek to broaden their opportunities and increase earning potential
- Future-focused professionals looking to take advantage of a booming industry
- Busy professionals wanting to balance studying with work and family life commitments
See entry requirements under course information for more eligibility information.
The Master of Property Development offers five study pathway options, so you can tailor your subjects to build the career you want.
During your studies you will complete four elective subjects, each worth 6CP (24CP in total). You may elect to tailor your learning experience by studying one of the four sub-majors. Or you may elect to build your own set of specialised skills based on your interests and career goals.
Note: Most subjects at UTS are worth 6 CP (credit points) but this can vary across courses. For more information, download a course guide or speak with an Enrolment Advisor.
Complete the following subjects:
- Development Feasibility and Modelling
- Property Transactions
- Valuation Methodology
- Property Development Finance
- Property Market Risk and Analysis
- Construction Technology and Regulation
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| Option 1 |
Specialised Valuation (CPC and RPV and CPP) |
By completing two specialised electives in this stream, and two free electives, you’ll graduate with the following industry-recognised certifications:
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Option 2 |
Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM) |
By completing three specialised electives in this stream and one free elective, you’ll graduate with the following industry-recognised certification:
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| Option 3 | Certified Development Practitioner and Certified Facilities Manager (CDP and CFacM) |
By completing four specialised electives in this stream, you’ll graduate with the following industry-recognised certifications:
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| Option 4 | Urban Planning |
This sub-major requires you to complete two specialised electives and two free electives. |
| Option 5 | No sub-major |
This option requires you to complete 24 credit points (CP) from a curated selection of approved electives. |
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Option 1: Specialised Valuation (CPV, RPV and CPP accredited) (sub-major) Gain the specialised skills to fast track your career in property valuation. Learn about specialised property types and the underpinning factors that lead to their value, including land acquisition, statutory valuation and litigation, and investment property valuation.
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Option 2: Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM accredited) (sub-major) Fast track your career as a Certified Commercial Property Manager by gaining specialised skills in productive and sustainable property development. Master the essentials of contractual documentation and become proficient in property valuation, learning to assess and manage investment properties effectively.
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Option 3: Certified Development Practitioner and Certified Facilities Manager (CDP and CFacM accredited) (sub-major) Accelerate your career in development and facilities management by mastering construction project management, navigating construction law, and excelling in contractual documentation. Develop expertise in construction costing and estimating to control project budgets, preparing you to become a Certified Development Practitioner and Certified Facilities Manager.
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Option 4: Urban Planning (sub-major) Gain insight into planning principles used in assessing development proposals and development opportunities created by infrastructure plans. Master development negotiation and community engagement and understand urban economics and infrastructure funding to drive successful projects.
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Option 5: No sub-major This option requires you to complete 24 credit points (CP) from a curated selection of approved electives. |
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Complete four electives (6 CP each) from the list of specialisations:
- Business Analytics Foundations
- Consumer Insights
- Customer-Centric Marketing
- Development Negotiation and Community Engagement
- Investment Property Valuation
- Land Acquisition Statutory Valuation and Litigation
- Planning and Environmental Law in Australia – 6 CP
- Spatial Analysis (GIS)
- Sustainable Urban Development
- Urban Analytics
- Urban Design Fundamentals
- Urban Economics and Infrastructure Planning
*Students who complete eight core subjects (48 CP) from the Master of Property Development may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Property Development.
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| Name | Applies to | Further info | Future Roles |
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| RICS Accreditation | Full Masters |
RICS accreditation applies to the full master course |
Specialist pathways:
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| API Accreditation | Full Masters |
API Accreditation applies to the full masters course |
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| API Certifications: CPV, RVP & CPP | Submajor: Specialised Valuation SMJ10214 |
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| API Certification: CCPM | Submajor: Certified Commercial Property Manager SMJ10216 |
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| API Certifications: CDP & CFacM | Submajor: Certified Development Practitioner and Certified Facilities Manager SMJ10217 |
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Course information
Entry requirements
Academic qualifications:
Completed Australian bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in Architecture, Building, Construction, Property, Planning, Engineering, Management and Commerce, Law and legal studies, or Economics and Econometrics.
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Completed Australian bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND a minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time work, in a profession closely related to Property Development.
Applicants need to provide:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer.
- A completed ‘UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer.
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only).
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business.
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses.
RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)
- Up to four subjects in the Masters’ degree, at the discretion of the Course Director.
- No RPL available for work experience.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Note: Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for the Master of Property Development may use the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Property Development as a pathway, provided they meet the specific entry requirements.
All subjects from the Graduate Certificate
+
8 subjects from the Master of Advanced Nursing
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5 and a writing score of 6.0.
For applicants without an Academic IELTS score, refer to the UTS English language requirements for other methods of satisfying the English Language requirements for the course(s).
For more information, schedule a 15-minute call with a Student Enrolment Advisor.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
All units from the Graduate Certificate
+
4 Diploma units
or continue studying
To assist with all or some of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their tuition fees.
To check your eligibility, feel free to speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.
All units from the Graduate Certificate
+
4 Diploma units
or continue studying
Upcoming intakes
UTS Online Master of Property Development has six intakes per year.
The diagram below shows all upcoming intakes, with the next intake highlighted in blue.
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