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'Studying a double degree at QUT has given me more opportunities. By combining my two passions for finance and property economics, I’m now able to work across multiple industries and roles. Having specialised knowledge in two areas will be very beneficial to my career and help me stand out to prospective employers.'
Bachelor of Property Economics / Bachelor of Business
Highlights
- Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading experts in both property economics and business disciplines.
- Develop skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
- Complete 2 degrees in 4 years full time.
Highlights
- Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading experts in both property economics and business disciplines.
- Develop skills and be able to think creatively and critically, communicate professionally, make ethical business decisions and work in a global context.
- Complete 2 degrees in 4 years full time.
Why choose this course?
Through your property economics course, you will develop a detailed understanding and knowledge of:
- the Australian and global property industries
- how the property industry relates to the business economy and the built environment, in order to meet current and future industry requirements
- the use, value, management and marketing of property in order to optimise the benefits from ownership or occupation.
The Bachelor of Business is designed to produce graduates with the knowledge, skills and experiences for success in a broad range of contexts in general and specific fields of business. The course provides students with a strong theoretical and practical underpinning in the key disciplines, functions, principles and practices of business across national and international business environments with depth and specialisation in a discipline. The curriculum is responsive to industry needs, providing students with contemporary knowledge and skills that are highly relevant to industry.
Across both courses, you will benefit from:
- meaningful connections with high profile industry employers
- practical and effective hands-on learning experiences during your studies
- classes with leading and expert teachers
- international study and placement opportunities
- the convenience of a city-based campus.
Explore this course
Combine property economics and a business specialisation to use your unique skill-set to:
- optimise returns and manage the performance of properties
- think creatively and critically
- communicate professionally
- make ethical business decisions
- work in a global context.
The property sector is one of Australia’s largest industries and the second largest employer. Our property economics course is one of the few specialised property courses in Australia and delves into all aspects of property: investment, asset management, development, valuation and research, with a focus on finance and the commercial property market sector. Our course will develop your expertise in optimising the returns and performance of this specialist asset class.
Our business course equips you to confidently enter the modern business world. It combines key business research and contemporary business best practice, and sets demanding standards to create your future career options.
Graduate with deep knowledge and experience in your chosen major, equipping you as a professional in your chosen discipline. You can study accounting, advertising, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing or public relations.
Work Integrated Learning
During this course, you will encounter Work Integrated Learning (WIL) projects informed by industry throughout your studies, and you will have the opportunity to complete a WIL placement in an elective internship unit.
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
Depending on your choice of business major, you may also be eligible for membership of a number of business professional bodies.
Possible careers
- Business advisor
- Business analyst
- Funds manager
- Investment analyst
- Property development
- Property economist
- Property management
For this double degree you are required to complete 384 credit points, including:
- 192 credit points for the Bachelor of Property Economics program
- 192 credit points for the Bachelor of Business program.
The Bachelor of Property Economics component of this double degree consists of 16 units, including:
- 48 credit points of core units, including a professional practice unit and a capstone project
- 144 credit points of property economics major discipline units.
The Bachelor of Business component of this double degree consists of:
- 8 business core units
- 8 business major units.
Choose a major from:
- accounting
- advertising
- economics
- finance
- financial planning
- human resource management
- international business
- management
- marketing
- public relations.
Accounting students must complete 6 specified business core units and 10 accounting major units to meet professional recognition requirements.
For this double degree you are required to complete 384 credit points, including:
- 192 credit points for the Bachelor of Property Economics program
- 192 credit points for the Bachelor of Business program.
The Bachelor of Property Economics component of this double degree consists of 16 units, including:
- 48 credit points of core units, including a professional practice unit and a capstone project
- 144 credit points of property economics major discipline units.
The Bachelor of Business component of this double degree consists of:
- 8 business core units
- 8 business major units.
Choose a major from:
- accounting
- advertising
- economics
- finance
- financial planning
- human resource management
- international business
- management
- marketing
- public relations.
Accounting students must complete 6 specified business core units and 10 accounting major units to meet professional recognition requirements.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ID26
- QTAC code
- 419332
- CRICOS code
- 099272B
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- Online
- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 4 years full-time
- 4 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Accounting, finance, financial planning, economics and marketing majors: 4, SA in Maths A, B or C. We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2023
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
97.10
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Selection rank
99.10
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
81.30
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Selection rank
82.95
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
69.05
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Selection rank
70.10
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Accounting, finance, financial planning, economics and marketing majors: 4, SA in Maths A, B or C. We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
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 fees available from September
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: CSP $16,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $36,000 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.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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