UTS Online's Master of Property Development will help create value in the National Housing Accord

How can better real estate developments support a rapidly growing population? To solve Australia's housing shortage, the government will build one million homes over five years from 2024. Forward-looking property developers must deliver impactful developments.

NSW, Australia - December 19, 2022 —

How can more thoughtful real estate developments support a rapidly growing population? The Australian Government has pledged to build one million homes over five years from 2024 to address one of Australia's biggest challenges: supply and demand for affordable housing. Forward-looking real estate developers are needed to carry out projects that will make a difference.

UTS Online's Master of Property Development has been co-designed by industry experts and leading academics to give property developers the most in-demand and most valuable skills. relevant to building resilient cities that will shape the landscape of tomorrow for the better.

This mastery recognizes that real estate developers are driven by more than just economic factors. Socially responsible professionals want to create communities that improve the quality of life through sustainable properties, having a positive impact on people, places and the environment.

The successful developers of tomorrow will be measured by their ability to create developments that provide social housing, affordable housing, disability-friendly housing and livable housing that allows for longevity. They see the potential in people and partnerships, and realize the value of creating community-minded and commercially viable places.

"The online Master of Property Development course has been designed to produce industry-ready graduates with skills, knowledge and the ability to meet the dynamic demands of their challenging careers" , says Dr. John Sturgeon, course director for the Masters in Real Estate Development at UTS.

UTS Online has reimagined Australia's leading property development course in an engaging online learning environment. With a minimum of two years of flexible online study, you can still work full-time while developing the skills to be ready to bring social value to the National Housing Agreement.

"Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of real estate development processes," says Dr. Sturgeon.

In addition to developing fundamental skills in feasibility, evaluation and sustainability, they will create value through effective communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

"Graduates will be equipped to lead a multidisciplinary group of professionals who have the skills and knowledge to work in synergy to create successful built environment outcomes," says the Dr Sturgeon.

This flexible masters course can be tailored to develop specialist skills in your area of ​​interest – personalize your learning to steer your career in the right direction. Choose a sub-major in urban planning or specialist appraisal, or create value with a bespoke course offering a range of specialist electives in the fields of urban analysis, urban design, urban economics, infrastructure and business financing.

Australia currently has nearly 26 million people and only 11 million homes, according to ABS (2022). Of these, less than half a million are social housing and just over 100,000 are community housing.

In the years to come, not only will we need more homes, but we will need to design homes that are better suited to our changing climate and evolving lifestyles while applying the principles of social value to development.

UTS Online's Master of Property Development is an opportunity to create value in your own career, as you create shared value by creating socially conscious and profitable places.

"Creating built environments that meet the needs of humanity while conserving and managing resources efficiently is a rewarding field in which to work," says Dr. John Sturgeon.

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