RMIT: Investing in the future of property
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Demand for high-calibre, globally competitive property professionals is being met by RMIT’s new Master of Property program, which prepares graduates for the current and future needs of the property sector.
The increasing sophistication and competitiveness of the property sector is demanding a new breed of professional – one that is equally adept at core practices and the emerging technologies and trends that are transforming the industry.
RMIT’s School of Property, Construction and Project Management has identified the need for a robust postgraduate offering and has overhauled its Master of Property degree to keep up with the dynamism of the property sector.
According to Dr Judith Callanan, program director in the School of Property, Construction and Project Management, the new Master of Property has been developed according to the current and forecasted needs of the property industry. The degree is positioned to attract those professionals who want to be at the forefront of their field.
“The master’s degree will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to either advance their career to a senior management position or make a career switch to the property industry,” Dr Callanan said.
The program was created with some flexibility to allow students to pursue areas of expertise, such as development, asset management, valuation and investment. As one of the largest landlords in Melbourne, RMIT is active in the commercial property sector and works with more than 135 companies in the industry via the Employer of Choice program, making sure professionals have access to the industry straight from campus.
“We have a lot of students who are already employed in the industry and we want to ensure the level of industry engagement remains high and constant. Our programs encourage bringing the clients into the classroom and facilitating industry collaboration,” Dr Callanan said.
New technology applications and the rise of cross-border transactions have created heightened demand for strategic skills that take property professionals to higher levels of management, she said. Decision-makers must now be armed with expertise in urban design, valuation techniques, property feasibility analysis, property data analysis, property development, management and financing, and this has led to the rearticulation of what is required in a postgraduate course.
The master’s program aims to equip students with a strong foundation in property as an asset class within local and global contexts, with an emphasis on conducting research and analysis of current and emerging industry trends.
To further your career in the property industry with RMIT, register online for the Postgraduate Information Evening on Tuesday, 21 October, by clicking here: www.rmit.edu.au/programs/postgrad-info-evenings