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- This double degree combines our new Bachelor of Data Science, and our Bachelor of Property Economics.
- The Data Science component has been specifically designed and built from the ground up as a specialist data science degree – the only one of its kind in Australia.
- QUT offers one of the few specialised property courses in Australia.
- Study investment, consultancy, asset management, development, valuation and research; and complement those areas of knowledge with the ability to analyse and interrogate data to provide advice on the use, value, management and marketing of property, in order to optimise the benefits from ownership or occupation.
- Prepares you to work in finance and property as a valuer and adviser, investment analyst, development manager, property and asset manager or funds manager.
- Complete two degrees in just four years full-time.
Highlights
- This double degree combines our Bachelor of Data Science and our Bachelor of Property Economics.
- The data science component has been specifically designed and built from the ground up as a specialist data science degree – the only one of its kind in Australia.
- QUT offers one of the few specialised property courses in Australia.
- Study investment, consultancy, asset management, development, valuation and research; and complement those areas of knowledge with the ability to analyse and interrogate data to provide advice on the use, value, management and marketing of property, in order to optimise the benefits from ownership or occupation.
- Prepares you to work in finance and property as a valuer and adviser, investment analyst, development manager, property and asset manager or funds manager.
- Complete two degrees in just four years full-time.
Why choose this course?
The property sector is one of Australia's largest industries and second largest employers. And, data scientist, as an occupation, has experienced a growth of 492 per cent from 2015 to 2019 (Burning Glass Technologies, National Skills Commission Analysis, 2020). It is widely acknowledged as one of the most desirable careers, not just in Australia, but globally.
Therefore, it would stand to reason that a career combining the skills and knowledge of both a property economist and a data scientist would put you in good stead for success.
Across the world, we are collecting massive amounts of data. It’s the new currency. But that data means very little if we’re not able derive meaningful insights from it. We need skilled data scientists to create meaning with the data.
A significant and accelerating challenge for modern business is managing fast incoming, voluminous and varied data that is increasingly being relied on to make decisions in today's business environment. This course includes an entire unit addressing the emerging frameworks in modern data management.
Property economists are skilled in the ownership, management, investment, valuation and development of a range of property types. Property economists are experts in optimising the returns and performance of this specialist asset class.
Real-world learning
Real-world data science is frequently a collaborative effort, and online collaborative tools combined with open source tools for data processing and sharing are proven technologies.
You will be encouraged to become an independent learner through discussion, debate and interaction with peers and teaching staff, independent studies and self-reflection.
You will apply theoretical frameworks to real-world problems, so you can make clear connections between what is learned in the classroom, and your future practice as a data science professional.
Learning opportunities and environments include:
- use of industry case studies and data sets
- use of industry software applications and tools
- use of authentic assessment tasks
- incorporation of industry-based projects
- opportunities to engage with industry guest speakers
- availability of internships.
You are required to undertake 30 days of approved property economics work experience as part of your Work Integrated Learning core unit.
Learn from the best
As an acknowledged leader in data science research and with our Centre of Data Science, QUT is well-placed to provide you with the expertise at the forefront of this exciting discipline. Our researchers leading the research in the Centre are also the unit coordinators and lecturers in the course.
You’ll be learning from the experts with many years of real-world experience and industry contacts, and who are grounded at the cutting-edge of data science to understand and solve complex challenges and problems.
Explore this course
We offer one of the few specialised property courses in Australia. Property economics at QUT is concerned with all aspects of property with a focus on finance, the commercial property market sector, sustainable development, and environmental and energy efficiency. You'll gain hands-on, practical experience to supplement your theoretical knowledge.
The data science component of your studies covers the theory and the practical tools for data acquisition, storage, management, processing, analysis and visualisation. Ethical considerations, communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills are all given detailed coverage.
Your course progression has been carefully crafted to cater for the diversity of specialist mathematics skills, to scaffold your development in coding – particularly in data science relevant languages – and to prepare you for a rewarding career in data science.
Your studies will culminate with the Data Science Capstone Project, where you’ll work on an extensive project with an industry partner to synthesise your learned skills and techniques to solve more complex authentic problems, which will build your preparedness to enter the workforce.
Data science is an ever-changing landscape and at the completion of this course, you’ll be able to move with it having developed a set of fundamental tools and techniques to lead in transforming industry.
Careers and outcomes
Combining property economics and data science offers diverse and exciting career opportunities.
As a graduate, you will be an agile problem-solver, capable of tackling real-world problems by applying the insights gained from extracting knowledge from data. Your comprehensive knowledge of data science tools and techniques will be employed to design new solutions that drive progress and innovation, guided at all times by your appreciation of the ethical considerations concerning the use of data in decision-making.
You’ll be highly knowledgeable and experienced in selecting from, and applying, appropriate statistical, computational and modelling techniques including scalable approaches to big data, and working with complex or unstructured data.
You'll be equally as skilled in property valuation, property management, asset and funds management, and be able to provide strategic advice in the real estate, banking and finance sectors.
You may work in private enterprise or as an employee of property development, valuation, property management, professional services investment or property finance companies. You may also work in government departments and local authorities concerned with rating, compulsory acquisitions, property development or property and portfolio management. Your work will usually combine a mix of office and field work.
You will be more than capable of effectively communicating your data-driven insights to broader audiences, expert and non-expert alike. You will be experienced at interacting effectively within teams, working independently, and in appraising your own continuing professional development.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Property Economics meets the education requirements for professional accreditation and membership at the:
- Australian Property Institute
- The Valuers Registration Board of Queensland
- The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- The Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers, Malaysia
Possible careers
- Data analyst
- Data architect
- Data engineer
- Data scientist
- Financial advisor/analyst
- Investment analyst
- Pricing analyst
- Property development
- Property economist
- Property management
- Property valuer
- Real estate
This course allows students to combine their interest in the property industry in the Australian and international economy with a data science degree and graduate with a diverse set of skills to enhance employment options in both fields. Across this double degree, students benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers, practical and effective hands-on learning experiences during their studies, classes with leading and expert teachers, international study and placement opportunities, and the convenience of a city-based campus.
This course allows students to combine their interest in the property industry in the Australian and international economy with a data science degree and graduate with a diverse set of skills to enhance employment options in both fields. Across this double degree, students benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers, practical and effective hands-on learning experiences during their studies, classes with leading and expert teachers, international study and placement opportunities, and the convenience of a city-based campus.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $11,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $38,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $11,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $34,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
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