Master of Real Estate Investment

Study Master of Real Estate Investment at UTS

The real estate industry is booming, and opportunities abound for professionals with the skills, insight and knowledge to make the most of this exciting time. Designed for real estate professionals or those in related fields, the UTS Master of Real Estate Investment will help you upskill or reskill in areas like finance, investment, management and valuation to advance your career.

With flexible learning options like intensive blocks, you can also complete your studies in a way that fits around your busy professional schedule. With UTS on your side, you'll get the expert-led, transdisciplinary education you need to shape the world of tomorrow and become a leader in the vibrant world of real estate.

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Master of Real Estate Investment

CODE

UTS: C04294 (version 3)

CRICOS: 084258A

DURATION

1.5 years full time
3 years part time

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Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for domestic students
$48,171.90

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

This course can be completed in just 18 months of full-time study or 3 years part-time. You'll undertake a range of core Real Estate Investment subjects, covering topics like asset portfolio management, equities, capital markets, asset class analysis and property transactions.

You'll also have the chance to pursue an area of particular interest through your options elective, which includes units on financial modelling, global property trends, taxation, retail investment and more. This will equip you to understand the many socio-political, economic, financial and environmental factors that underpin the property market.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
17779	Investment Asset Portfolio Management
12535	Property Investment and Development Feasibility
17556	Investment Property Valuation
17772	Real Estate Economics
17777	Real Estate Equities
12518	Property Transactions
12515	Strategic Asset Management
25741	Capital Markets
25742	Financial Management
17518	Real Estate Asset Class Analysis
17778	Real Estate Initial Public Offer Methodology

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

This degree gives you the opportunity to acquire sought-after skills in property, finance, investment and more. You'll have the chance to develop the technical, specialised, communication and analytical skills to be promoted more rapidly into decision-making and leadership positions or to find employment in boutique real estate investment firms.

Industry accreditation

Master of Real Estate Investment graduates meet the educational requirements for accreditation as a Certified Fund Manager (CFM) with the Australian Property Institute (API). This course also maps to the Property Finance and Investment pathway with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Admissions information

This course is tailored for investment, property, and finance professionals seeking to excel in the global real estate investment market. Choose this course to gain a competitive edge through a comprehensive understanding of finance, investment, management, valuation, and analysis in the real estate sector.
What sets this course apart is its integration of property and finance expertise, aligning with industry demands and global market dynamics. You will acquire skills to evaluate sociopolitical, economic, and environmental factors influencing property investments, benefiting from our faculty's academic research and extensive industry experience.
You will emerge with advanced knowledge in investment vehicles, capital markets, and financial management, as well as insights into retail, office, and commercial property investments. The course also delves into real estate investment trusts and funds management.
Learning is designed to fit your professional life, with most subjects offered in intensive blocks and two MBA subjects in evening sessions. Networking opportunities arise naturally among a peer group of accomplished professionals.
For those interested, the course can be expanded to include property development, leading to a Master of Property Development and Investment.
Through this degree students learn to understand and analyse the many sociopolitical, economic, financial and environmental factors that drive property investment decisions in a globalised world. students benefit from the faculty staff's academic research and significant industry experience. A number of the course's sessional lecturers have over 30 years' corporate experience.

Students are standout professionals, with a strong record in their industry and recognised qualifications. This calibre of students enables unique networking opportunities and rewarding peer-to-peer learning. Most subjects are offered in intensive blocks that accommodate busy work lives.

The UTS Master of Real Estate Investment may also be studied as a degree incorporating property development, the UTS Master of Property Development and Investment.
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, in Real Estate, Valuation, Building Construction Economics, Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or Management and Commerce
OR
- Completed Australian master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in Property or Real Estate, Business, Finance, Commerce, or Economics
OR
- Completed UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Property Development
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Real Estate Investment
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11271 Graduate Certificate in Property Development.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  - A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  - A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  - A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  - An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  - A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for domestic students

As a postgraduate student, you'll be responsible for covering your own tuition fees.

2025 Tuition Fee
- Indicative first-year tuition fee: $31,640.00
- Indicative total tuition fee: $48,171.90
You can choose to pay your fees upfront per session, or if you’re eligible, you can defer them using a government FEE-HELP loan. This loan helps you cover all or part of your tuition fees. Keep in mind that applications for this loan are specific to each course.

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table
Alumni Advantage Program

As a UTS graduate, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees. Just apply for the course you're interested in, and if you're accepted, the discount will automatically be applied to your enrolment invoice. Learn more about the Alumni Advantage Program.

If you have any questions about course fees, please feel free to make an enquiry.

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“I thought it was important to obtain a deeper understanding of the commercial drivers of the business, which led to the investment decisions I’m being asked to document. By enrolling in the course, I knew I would be in a better position to provide commercially astute and relevant advice and become a trusted advisor to the group.”

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