Postgraduate Diploma of Urban Development & Sustainability
ObjectivesThe Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Development and Sustainability provides graduates with the tools and techniques to value real property, undertake property development, property financing and property development management, strategic asset/facility and property management. This is a stand alone program, however articulation to the Master of Urban Development and Sustainability may be granted on achieving a minimum GPA of 2 (65%) and approval of the Dean, Faculty of Business, Technology and Sustainable Development
Entry requirementsAdmission to the Postgraduate Diploma of Urban Development and Sustainability will require the successful completion of any undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution; OR Qualifications and/or extensive, relevant professional experience deemed equivalent to the above by the Dean, Faculty of Business, Technology and Sustainable Development.
Academic titlePostgraduate Diploma of Urban Development & Sustainability
Course descriptionEnrolment
International Students: To fulfil your student visa requirements, you’ll need to enrol in 40cp per semester.
Domestic Students: You have the option of undertaking either 30 or 40cp per semester.
Bond’s teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.
Intensive Mode delivery*
Intensive Mode Delivery (IMD) is a compacted and time efficient way for students to complete their postgraduate qualification with minimal impact for students on their work/home lifestyle.
It is anticipated that students will attend two, 3-day sessions, per subject, scheduled Thursday to Saturday each week. Approximately 6 to 8 contact hours per day. Students will receive approximately 40 hours of combined lectures, discussion groups, case studies and workshops during their weekly contact hours.
Intensive Mode Delivery is currently available to domestic students only. International students should enquire with the Faculty of Business, Technology and Sustainable Development.
Professional Outcomes
The Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Development and Sustainability provides graduates with an introduction to the tools and techniques required to gain employment in property related fields such as property development and commercial real estate agency.
Course Structure
Students must complete the following 8 subjects:
* Economics of Sustainable Development
* Introducing Urban Design
* Principles of Project Management
* Property Investment Analysis
* Sustainable Development and the Urban Environment
* Sustainable Construction
* Urban Development
* Plus 1 Directed Elective