Studies on investment return, risk and planning are increasingly relevant in the current marketplace dominated by economic structural changes and the information technology revolution. As a result of the rapid growth in superannuation and managed funds, investment planning has become increasingly important within the Australian and international markets. In this course you will examine the principles and practice of investment planning, with a focus on the relation between sound property decision making and the underlying principles of investment.

The course will encompass return and risk analysis applicable to property investment planning by assessing unique property characteristics and the impact of leverage property investment performance. You will critically analyse the range of factors, which contribute to the performance of the property investment market in relation to the current economic environmental and regulatory landscape. You will explore theoretical constructs, such as market efficiency and asset allocation strategies, in addition to the application of personal financial planning to property asset sectors.

This course develops student's capacity for independent and evidenced based decision making by critically examining the complex challenges inherent in contemporary property planning within the sophisticated financial marketplace.