- Duration
- Full-time: half year
- Next start date
- 2025 Quarter Four – 15 September
- 2026 Quarter Two – 13 April
- Available locations
- University of Auckland Online
- Points
- 60
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
Programme overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Property Practice (PGCertPropPrac) is a short qualification that will enable non-Property graduates to build their business capabilities and equip themselves to enter or progress a career in property.
You can choose from three pathways in this 60-point programme: the Valuation specialisation, the Property Management specialisation and a General pathway.
The specialist pathways are suited to non-Property graduates with work experience who have focused educational goals. They also suit those with overseas experience seeking a New Zealand-specific context to their learning.
The pathways are designed to develop a strong set of advanced capabilities in property theory and practice that will enable you to succeed across a wide range of property industry roles. These inlcude property valuer, property manager, developer, commercial sales broker or leasing agent.
Students usually complete the programme over 6 months (30 points per quarter) or 12 months (15 points per quarter).
The PGCertPropPrac also provides a qualifying pathway to the Master of Property Practice for graduates who do not meet the GPA for direct admission to the programme.
Programme structure
60 points: Taught
Requirements:
General:
60 points from:
- 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
Valuation specialisation:
60 points from:
- Sustainable Construction PROPPRAC 701
- Property Market Dynamics PROPPRAC 704
- Valuation PROPPRAC 706
- Professional Practice PROPPRAC 708
Property Management specialisation:
60 points from:
- Sustainable Construction PROPPRAC 701
- Management and Marketing PROPPRAC 702
- Law and Governance PROPPRAC 703
- Property Technology PROPPRAC 707
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Subjects available in this programme
- Property Management (Online)
- Property Practice (Online)
- Valuation (Online)
2025 entry requirements
Programme requirements
To be admitted to this programme, you must have completed a relevant bachelors degree from a recognised university or similar institution.
Notes:
A relevant degree may be in arts, business, education, engineering, health sciences, medical sciences, law, planning, sciences or technology.
To be eligible to apply, a student must not have completed a Bachelor of Property from the University of Auckland.
Further programme requirements
Taught 60 points
No further programme requirements.
How much does a Postgraduate Certificate in Property Practice cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$5,481.60*
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 $9.24 per point, estimated at $554.40 for full-time study (60 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Scholarships and awards
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Student loans and allowances
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Cost of living
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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 – 31 March |
|---|---|
| Ends – 14 June | |
| Quarter Four | Starts – 15 September |
| Ends – 29 November |
| Quarter Two | Starts – 13 April |
|---|---|
| Ends – 27 June | |
| Quarter Four | Starts – 28 September |
| Ends – 12 December |
Other important dates
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
Where could this programme take you?
Graduates will develop a set of capabilities in either a generalist or specialist area of study related to property. They will be equipped to enter or progress careers in property management, property development, property valuation or commercial property agency. The PGCertPropPrac can lead to further study at masters level if you meet the GPA requirements for the MPropPrac.
Jobs related to this programme
- Property valuer
- Property manager
- Property developer
- Commercial sales broker
- Leasing agent
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
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