- Duration
- Full-time: 1.5 years
- Part-time: 3 years
- Next start date
- 2025 Quarter Two – 31 March
- 2025 Quarter Four – 15 September
- Available locations
- University of Auckland Online
- Points
- 180
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Taught options available
Programme overview
The Master of Property Practice is suited to recent non-property graduates as well as mid-career industry professionals who have not completed a property qualification.
You will be equipped to enter or progress career roles in property management, property development, property valuation, consultancy and commercial property agency through our multidisciplinary practitioner-focused programme.
You will gain advanced knowledge and understanding of valuation, marketing, management, development and construction, law, finance and economics. You will be able to develop personal and professional skills and build networks as you collaborate with others in formulating ethically sound and environmentally responsible solutions to property issues.
Delivered fully online, this flexible programme can be studied part-time to enable working professionals to balance study with their other time commitments.
Limited spaces are available to international students for the MPropPrac.
A 120-point PGDipPropPrac and 60-point PGCertPropPrac (with a choice of specialisations in Valuation or Property Management) are available for students seeking shorter qualifications, or as exit options. These programmes are available to domestic students only.
Programme structure
Taught Masters: 180 points
Requirement:
Part I
135 points (9 courses):
Management and Marketing PROPPRAC 700
Sustainable Construction PROPPRAC 701
Planning and Development PROPPRAC 702
Law and Governance PROPPRAC 703
Property Market Dynamics PROPPRAC 704
Investment and Finance PROPPRAC 705
Valuation PROPPRAC 706
Property Technology PROPPRAC 707
Professional Practice PROPPRAC 708*
Part II
45 points (2 courses):
Advanced Property Analytics PROPPRAC 709* (15 points)
and one of:
Capstone Project PROPPRAC 778 (30 points - individual project)
Capstone Project PROPPRAC 779 (30 points - team-based project)
*Check prerequisite course(s)
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Subjects available in this programme
- Property Practice (Online)
2025 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 4.0
Further programme requirements
Taught 180 points
You must have completed one of the following:
A relevant bachelors degree with a GPA of 4.0 or higher in at least 90 points of the most advanced courses, or the equivalent
or
A relevant bachelors degree and 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Property Practice or Postgraduate Diploma in Property Practice with a GPA of 4.0 or higher, provided the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded
or
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Property Practice with a GPA of 4.0 or higher, or the equivalent
Note: A relevant degree may be in architecture, arts, business, education, engineering, health sciences, medical sciences, law, planning, sciences or technology.
Students who have previously been awarded the Degree of Bachelor of Property will not be admitted to the programme.
Other pathways to study
A flexible Postgraduate Diploma in Business pathway is available for domestic applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. Please talk to our advisers for more information.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands below 6.0.
Further programme requirements
Taught 180 points
You must have completed a relevant bachelors degree from a recognised university or similar institution with a GPE of 4.0.
Note: A relevant degree may be in architecture, arts, business, education, engineering, health sciences, medical sciences, law, planning, sciences or technology.
Students who have previously been awarded the Degree of Bachelor of Property will not be admitted to the programme.
Other pathways to study
A flexible Postgraduate Diploma in Business pathway is available for domestic applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. Please talk to our advisers for more information.
How much does a Master of Property Practice cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$13,704*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.88 per point, estimated at $1,598.40 for full-time study (180 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Quarter Two 2025
- 1 February 2025
- Quarter Four 2025
- 1 July 2025
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Quarter Two | Starts – 8 April |
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| Ends – 22 June | |
| Quarter Four | Starts – 23 September |
| Ends – 7 December |
| Quarter Two | Starts – 31 March |
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| Ends – 14 June | |
| Quarter Four | Starts – 15 September |
| Ends – 29 November |
Other important dates
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Where could this programme take you?
Graduates will be equipped with the specialist knowledge and skills required to enter or progress careers in the property industry.
Jobs related to this programme
- Commercial/ industrial property manager
- Property developer
- Property analyst
- Property asset manager
- Property marketer
- Property portfolio manager
- Property valuer
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