BFX3355 Property investment
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFX3355 Property investment is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs BFB2140, BFC2140, BFF2140, BFW2140 or BFX2140.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BFX3355
After BFX3355
No unit lists BFX3355 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 Higher level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
Overview
This unit considers characteristics of property investment, valuation of real estate assets, real estate market analysis, the role of equilibrium asset pricing models, real estate and portfolio theory, measurement of risk and return, indices and pricing models, the effect of leverage and taxation, real estate in mixed asset portfolios, listed and unlisted property trusts, property management and development projects.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Exercise65%
- Project35%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse investments in asset classes with particular emphasis on property
- 2
critically examine the different types of property, characteristics of property markets, the role of professional investors and managers and the nature of investment vehicles employed
- 3
explain property cycles and the role of property in investment portfolios
- 4
evaluate property based on risk of cash flows
- 5
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with property investment and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFX3355.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Where it fits
BFX3355 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Wayne Wan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFX3355?
You need BFB2140, BFC2140, BFF2140, BFW2140 or BFX2140 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BFX3355 offered?
In 2027, BFX3355 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is BFX3355?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFX3355 have an exam?
No. BFX3355 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BFX3355?
BFX3355 is part of Finance.