PROPERTY 384 : Property Technology

Business and Economics

2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Develops capabilities in applying analytical tools and technologies to the analysis of issues to enhance understanding of property markets and support effective decision-making.

Course Overview

The world is changing fast, PropTech and data analytics are shaping the future of property markets. The first portion of this course will provide learners with some tools to apply proptech-enabled solutions to solve property markets problems, such as ARGUS Financial Analysis, Geographic Information System (GIS), Machine Learning and Simulations. The second portion will guide learners to a practical understanding of digital innovation and entrepreneurship.  

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: 90 points from PROPERTY 211-281

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Property

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify and understand and evaluate PropTech-enabled solutions (Capability 1, 3, 4.2 and 4.3)
  2. Understand and explore the relationship between digital innovation and entrepreneurship (Capability 1, 4.2 and 5.1)
  3. Critically evaluate the relationship between digital innovation, sharing economy and property markets (Capability 1, 2 and 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Participation 10% Individual Coursework
Assignment 1 30% Individual Coursework
Assignment 2 30% Individual Coursework
Assignment 3 30% Group Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Participation
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3

In order to pass this course you MUST obtain at least 50% of the total marks awarded for the course. 

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard [15] point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect [2] hours of lectures, a [1] hour tutorial, [4] hours of reading and thinking about the content and [3] hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience or Online

This course is offered in two delivery modes:

Campus Experience

Attendance is [expected] at scheduled activities including [tutorials/studios] to [receive credit for] components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including [seminars/tutorials] will [be available] as recordings.
The course [will] include live online events including [group discussions/tutorials].
Attendance on campus is [not required] for the [test/exam].
The activities for the course are scheduled as a [standard weekly timetable].

Online

Attendance is [expected] at scheduled online activities including [tutorials/studios] to [receive credit for] components of the course.
The course [will] include live online events including [tutorials/lectures] and these will be recorded.
Attendance on campus is [not required] for the [test/exam].
Where possible, study material will [be released progressively] throughout the course.
This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

Learning Resources

The course materials and required readings specific to each topic will be available on Canvas Modules each week.
Suggested readings:
  • Whittington, D. (2018) Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Cambridge University Press.
  • Hosu, I. & Iancu, I. (2017) Digital Entrepreneurship and Global Innovation, IGI-global. 

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 01/12/2020 12:53 p.m.