Skilled property professionals are involved in property development, valuation, and investment, property analysis, and residential and commercial real estate sales.

In this major, you will cover economics, finance, law, construction, sustainability and investment analysis. An industry-focused teaching structure means you'll be taught by experienced industry professionals and researchers.

In your final year, you will undertake a three-week practical placement under the guidance of a fully qualified Australian Property Institute member.

Completing this major can give you the necessary educational requirements to qualify for Australian Property Institute membership at the Certified Practising Valuer level, after an approved period of further industry training.

This major sits within the Bachelor of Commerce degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Bachelor of Commerce.

Why study

• In your final year you will be assigned a mentor from a pool of experienced real estate professionals in Western Australia, receiving guidance and support throughout a three-week practicum.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has partnered with Curtin to offer internships to students who have completed 200 credits or more of their commerce degree. These internships will give you credit towards your degree, increase your industry experience and put you in direct contact with leading professionals.

Professional recognition

• Australian Property Institute (API)
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Completing this major can give you the necessary educational requirements to qualify for API membership at the Certified Practising Valuer level, after an approved period of further industry training. It also satisfies the qualification requirements to be eligible for registration as a real estate sales representative as prescribed under regulation 6A of the Real Estate and Business Agents (General) Regulations 1979 and to apply for an individual real estate agent or business agent license under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978.

Careers

• Commercial sales agent
• Investment analyst
• Property developer
• Property finance professional
• Property manager
• Valuer

Industries

• Asset management
• Banking and investment
• International property
• Property development
• State and local government
• Valuation