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Graduate Certificate of Property

  • Graduate Certificate

Get the qualifications you need to start a new career in the property industry with Deakin's Graduate Certificate of Property. Gain an understanding of property and property valuation, valuing income producing properties, managing real estate and property development.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Course Code
M511

About this course

Get the qualifications you need to start a new career in the property industry with Deakin's Graduate Certificate of Property.

Gain an understanding of property and property valuation, valuing income producing properties, managing real estate and property development. As a graduate you will be well-prepared for a range of roles in this dynamic and fast-paced industry, including property development and property management.

Are you looking to broaden your career with specialised property knowledge?



The course has been specifically developed for professionals, such as architects, surveyors, real estate and sales agents, local council staff and construction managers, looking to broaden their careers. It's also ideal for graduates with degrees in commerce, management or law disciplines wanting to move into the property industry.

Develop and refine your core professional skills, particularly related to the fields of property development and property management. You will establish an understanding of the various stakeholders in the property and real estate market and learn to develop and manage property.

This qualification is a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Property.

Career pathways

Career paths available for graduates with a qualification in property include, but are not limited to:

  • asset manager
  • business broker
  • investment trust manager
  • portfolio manager
  • property consultant
  • property developer
  • property finance consultant
  • property manager
  • property researcher
  • rural property broker/consultant
  • sales and leasing negotiator
  • valuer

Course structure

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Property, students must attain a total of 4 credit points of core units plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, DAI001 Academic Integrity Module. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.

Credit for prior study or work

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Deakin University.
83.6%
Overall satisfaction
81.2%
Skill scale
68.6%
Teaching scale
92.2%
Employed full-time
$105k
Average salary