Course coordinator
Professor Rumi Masih
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (14/10/2024 - 22/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Brisbane City
- Attendance mode
- Intensive
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
Real Estate and Infrastructure concerns itself with the main risk and return characteristics of institutional investment in real estate and infrastructure assets as well as how to finance these less liquid assets. Key concepts relevant to both asset classes include understanding the cash flow characteristics of each investment type and the economic drivers of returns. The course explores the role of infrastructure as an asset class within an institutional policy portfolio context, including diversity benefits, as well as various underlying infrastructure operating models.
Course requirements
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
FINM7101
Restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in the MFinInvMgt and GCFinInvM.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Professor Rumi Masih
Mr Paul Walker
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email business.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full Name
- Student ID
- Course Code
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to develop the leadership potential of students to liaise with various stakeholders by giving them the opportunity to evaluate various challenges in measuring risks and returns. Students will be able to work together to discuss and critically analyse real estate and infrastructure origination, structuring, financing, and management.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate effective leadership and communication strategies to liaise with project managers, contractors, arrangers, investors and other stakeholders.
LO2.
Evaluate the challenges of measuring the risks and returns for private (non-listed) assets.
LO3.
Develop investment valuations, fund/operating structures, including the role of debt financing, syndication and contractual risk mitigation arrangements, and cash flow models.
LO4.
Analyse real estate and infrastructure origination, structuring, financing, and management with a group of your peers.
LO5.
Applying a storytelling approach to share indigenous perspectives on history and place.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
A1: Quiz
|
20% |
1/11/2024 |
| Presentation |
A2: Oral - Groupwork Presentation
|
40% |
8/11/2024
During Class. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | A3: Written Case Study Analysis | 40% |
22/11/2024 3:00 pm |
Assessment details
A1: Quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
1/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L02
Task description
Students will be required to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the initial online/self-directed learning content. They will respond to a range of questions relating to fundamental Real estate and Infrastructure concepts.
AI STATEMENT
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Assessment will be attempted via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
A2: Oral - Groupwork Presentation
- Identity Verified
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
8/11/2024
During Class.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, L05
Task description
On Day 3 of the face-to -face course you will work on an oral presentation. You will be assessed on your group collaboration and the quality of the answers you present on the day. You will be provided with details of an infrastructure/real estate project and expected to address challenges, impacts and potential outcomes.
Please Note: The presentation will be recorded for marking purposes per UQ Policy.
You will be provided the opportunity for peer feedback.
AI STATEMENT
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Assessment will be presented in a live environment.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Extensions or deferrals are not available for this presentation due to the intensive nature of the course.
Late submission
Late submissions are not accepted for in-class presentations. Failure to present at the scheduled time will result in a mark of zero.
A3: Written Case Study Analysis
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
22/11/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Following completion of the online content and face-to-face sessions, students will be required to apply knowledge and skills to analyse an authentic case study and provide recommendations to highlight ways to minimise the challenges, maximise impact and optimise investment returns.
AI STATEMENT
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment will be submitted via Blackboard using a Turnitin link
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 3 |
Not Timetabled |
Online Learning / Self-Paced Learning 14 October – 3 November 2024 Fundamental concepts in Real estate and Infrastructure project funding. Learning outcomes: L02 |
Week 4 |
Workshop |
Face-to-Face Learning Day 1 Wednesday 6/11: Real Estate Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05 |
Workshop |
Face-to-Face Learning: Day 2 Thursday 7/11: Infrastructure Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
|
Seminar |
Face-to-Face Learning: Day 3 Friday 8/11: Combined for Project Walkthrough. (Live oral group presentations for assessment) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05 |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 6 |
Not Timetabled |
Online Study for Assessment Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.