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Study at a university recognised globally in Business. UniSA Business is in the top one per cent worldwide¹ and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the QS Stars Ratings 2022.
Study a curriculum informed by world-class research in Property².
Study at a university ranked Top 15 in Australia for Business and Management³.
UniSA Business is accredited by both AACSB International and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world's leading accreditation bodies.
Engage with industry through networking events, or undertake an international study tour.
Study the longest-running specialised property degree in Australia, and the only one of its kind in South Australia.
Become a well-rounded property professional with a critical advisory and management skills.
Gain real-world experience as part of your studies through an internship, student exchange or mentorship opportunity.
Prepare for a property career in valuation, asset portfolio management, fund management, investment or research.
Add a 1-year master's degree to your studies with our Fast-track to Masters package, and complete an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in just four years.
Benefit from flexible study options to suit your needs.
Study the only property program in South Australia offering a job guarantee for graduates from 2024.

¹UniSA Business is one of just 12 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2022. ²2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).³2023 QS Subject Rankings.

The degree starts with core courses in areas such as analytics, accounting and economic theory. These will give you a solid grasp of business fundamentals that you can apply to a range of careers.

In your specialisation you will focus on property valuation, development and investment. Specific areas include building evaluation, planning and land use, property law and economics, property practice, investment and development, and entrepreneurship.

Tertiary Transfer

If you have a Pass average or above from another eligible degree, you may be eligible to use this as entry into this program. Learn more.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

If you have undertaken related Higher Education, TAFE, VET, Professional body or work experience, you may be eligible to receive recognised prior learning (RPL) and reduce the duration of the degree. Learn more.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate

English Requirements

PTEMin 50
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 60

Career

With a 9.5% increase in demand for skilled workers in real estate by 2026¹, UniSA offers a unique job guarantee for property graduates. Eligibility criteria includes:

Graduates must meet the requirements to remain and work in Australia post study².
The guarantee is only available to students commencing study from 2024.
Students must be enrolled in a property program for two-thirds of their total enrolment (equivalent to 2 years full-time).
The guarantee applies only to students who exit their property degree with a minimum GPA of 5.
Students must include either an internship or work placement as part of their study.
Students must complete the self-paced online module From Application to Interview: Presenting Your Best Self.
Graduates who do not secure independent employment (full or part-time) after one month of graduating are eligible to claim the three-month, full-time job guarantee³.
Students must meet behavioural and performance standards over the course of the three-month employment period.

¹According to projections by the Australian Government's Labour Market Insights, the number of Real Estate Agent jobs is set to jump to 9.5% by 2026. Jobs and Skills Australia, 2021 Employment projections for the five years to 2026.²It is the responsibility of any temporary visa holder to ensure they have unlimited work rights under their temporary visa at the time of undertaking this paid employment opportunity. The University is unable to provide visa advise and cannot guarantee that a student will be able to obtain a visa to undertake this full-time paid employment. Visa assistance can be obtained from Home Affairs or by contacting an education agent, and the cost would be the student's responsibility. ³Eligible students are guaranteed to be employed full-time for three months after graduating if they cannot secure work independently.

Our quality teaching and experiences beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career-ready.

Careers to consider:

Commercial property analyst: researching market trends and statistics to forecast the industry future; determining the best use of finances; performing due diligence research in order to broker real estate deals; working with sellers and buyers.
Land and property valuer: providing advice on financing and valuation; analysing investments; managing portfolios; calculating values by considering market demand, future trends and other factors; valuing office, retail, industrial and residential properties for sale and purchase, bank lending and preparation of financial statements.
Portfolio manager: making property investment decisions and carrying out investment activities on behalf of clients or institutions; implementing investment strategies; managing day-to-day portfolio operations.
Property developer: researching land and property opportunities and evaluating the feasibility of a project; assessing the best use for the land or property; planning the property development, including the schedule and costs; working with architects, builders, and local councils.
Property funds manager: providing advice for clients on where and how to invest; improving the value of a property; implementing an investment strategy; managing portfolios of trading activities.
Sales and leasing consultant: developing and implementing sales and leasing proposals for commercial land and property; negotiating lease and sales transactions; generate listings and service existing client sales.

Professional accreditation and recognition

The Bachelor of Business (Property) meets the education requirements for graduates to apply to be registered as Valuers by The Board of Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents Malaysia

The program has been formally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and provides the academic base for membership.

The program has been formally accredited for Associate Membership and Associate Membership with Certified Practicing Valuer (CPV) Certification of the Australian Property Institute (API). To be elevated to CPV, associates of the API will need to have met the supervised valuation experience requirements as set out by the API. All graduates of this program will need to comply with the conditions specified in the agreement.

This program meets the education requirements for graduates to apply to be registered as Valuers by The Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers, Malaysia.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.

Find the best program for you

Start your search and discover the possibilities

Check entry requirements

Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

English language requirements
Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

See if you need to apply through a registered UniSA Agent

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.

You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).

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Apply using our online International Application System

Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

A quick and easy to use online application form
Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

Accept your offer

Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

Important information

There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.