Property Planning & Development (Online)
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Learn key skills that are essential to property development. Enquire NowTalk to an AdvisorRecommended Background
No specific experience or qualifications required.
University Entrance (or equivalent required for admission)
Only available to NZ and Australian citizens and permanent residents over 20 years old..
Duration
10 weeks
Next start dates
13 April 2026 (2026 Quarter Two)
Enrolment closes one week before the course starts. Apply early to secure your spot.
Domestic Fees*
$1,453 (estimate)
Why is this course right for you?
This course is part of the Master of Property Practice (MPropPrac) and may also be taken as a course-only study option.
Designed to develop key skills in analysis and feasibility through case study illustration and a practical assignment, this course specifically includes the New Zealand planning system, such as the Resource Management Act (RMA), National Policy Statements, and the Auckland Unitary Plan. Key topics include design management, consenting, leadership, procurement, delivery, communication, and sustainability.
Upon completion, students who wish to progress their studies further towards a formal qualification may count this course towards the Master of Property Practice (entry criteria and time limits apply).
Course Structure
In this course, you will explore the crucial stages of the property development process pathway, including the navigation of development controls and other land use restrictions in district plans.
Course Modules & Assignments
- Week 1: Introduction and basic controls
- Week 2: Plans
- Week 3: Processes – Resource consents and plan formation
- Week 4: Non-residential controls, subdivision, network utilities and transport
- Assignment: Test 1
- Week 5: Heritage, regional plans and national environmental standards
- Assignment: Resource consent
- Week 6: Developer and market cycles and the development process
- Week 7: Feasibility studies and financial assessments
- Week 8: Development concept, communicating, authority consents and sustainable development
- Week 9: Risk management, consultation, office developments and construction contracting
- Assignment: Feasibility report
- Week 10: Team management, refurbishment and shopping centres
- Final Assignment: Test 2
Upon successful completion of the course you will:
- Be awarded with 15 credit points from the University of Auckland
- Have the option to take your credit into the Master of Property Practice (entry criteria and time limits apply)
Postgraduate
Master of Property Practice
Duration: 1.5 years accelerated part-time study
Start Dates: 13 April 2026 and 28 Sept 2026
Frequently asked questions about this course
Application FAQs
What are the entry requirements?
This course is designed for working professionals. To be admitted you must meet the requirements to study at a New Zealand University (e.g. through University Entrance or an alternative entrance pathway).
Is the course fee a one-off lump sum?
Yes, the course fee is a one-off sum.
Studying FAQs
Can I study the course in my own time? Is it suitable for those working full-time?
Yes. You can study at a time that suits you (within the allocated course dates). University of Auckland Online courses are designed for working professionals. They are flexible yet structured to help you gain the knowledge in the time you have.
How is the course structured?
The course will run over 10 weeks and will comprise of weekly modules. Further details on the course structure can be found under the ‘Course Structure’ section further up on this page.
Assessment FAQs
How will I be assessed?
Learners will be assessed through a combination of activities that address the learning objectives from each of the modules in the course. Further details can be found under the ‘Course Structure’ section further up on this page.
Benefits FAQs
What is a Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)?
A Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) is a course-only study option that allows you to take a course at the University of Auckland, without studying a full programme. It is a good option for those who want to study short-term or to test whether a subject is something they wish to pursue more of in the future.
Does the course enable me to take further study at the University?
If you decide to progress your studies further towards a full qualification, you can apply to reassign the points from your CoP to the MBM (entry criteria and time limits apply).
How many course credits will I attain upon completion of the course?
Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded with 15 credit points from the University of Auckland.
Do I get a certificate at the end?
As a Certificate of Proficiency is not a formal qualification, you will not be able to graduate with it or receive a graduation certificate. Your results will be recorded on your official academic transcript, providing evidence of your study.
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