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AFCP8150 – Infrastructure, Property and Resources
2025 – Term 4, Online-scheduled-weekday
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lurion De Mello
Lecturer (Infrastructure)
David Beaton
Contact via Email
via Email
Lecturer (Property)
Trevor Byles
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Offsite
via Email
Lecturer (Resources)
Aaron Fleming
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via Email
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MAppFin or GradDipAppFin
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit focuses on infrastructure, property and resource investment and financing, including tools and techniques which can be applied to successful projects and investments. A key focus will be on practical application to real-world projects. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Explain and evaluate the infrastructure, resource and property industry structure and value chain together with relevant financing tools and techniques.
- ULO2: Critically assess projects in this industry using these techniques to find solutions which address risk and return requirements.
- ULO3: Design an investment proposal for a professional practice project which uses appropriate analytical techniques and delivers practical solution(s) in response to the needs of relevant stakeholders.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Submission Penalty (written assessments)
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.
For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to apply for Special Consideration.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Practice: Property Investment Report | 20% | No | 15/10/2025 |
| Skills Development: Case analysis | 40% | No | 23/11/2025 |
| Formal and Observed Learning: Final Examination | 40% | No | Exam Period |
Professional Practice: Property Investment Report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 15/10/2025
Weighting: 20%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to apply your knowledge from the property component of this unit and apply analytical and research skills to a real-world property investment decision. You are to give insights into the world of commercial propety in the form of a report. The focus could be on Australia or other international property markets
Skills in focus: - Critical thinking - Problem Solving - Discipline Knowledge
Deliverable: Report (Max 2500 words + max 5 pages of appendices) Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain and evaluate the infrastructure, resource and property industry structure and value chain together with relevant financing tools and techniques.
- Critically assess projects in this industry using these techniques to find solutions which address risk and return requirements.
- Design an investment proposal for a professional practice project which uses appropriate analytical techniques and delivers practical solution(s) in response to the needs of relevant stakeholders.
Skills Development: Case analysis
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: 23/11/2025
Weighting: 40%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to demonstrate expertise by applying your knowledge to one case study in infrastructure and the other underpinning resources. The combined report will consist of numerical and written components for each of the case study when appropriate. It is expected to be written in way that is presentable to an investment committee. That means it should be professionally presented. Analysis of scenarios and presentation of analysis and conclusions will be made available on the unit iLearn page.
Skills in focus: - Critical thinking - Problem Solving - Discipline Knowledge
Deliverable: Report (Max 2000 words for each case study, i.e. in total 4000 words + max 5 pages of appendices for each case study) Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain and evaluate the infrastructure, resource and property industry structure and value chain together with relevant financing tools and techniques.
- Critically assess projects in this industry using these techniques to find solutions which address risk and return requirements.
- Design an investment proposal for a professional practice project which uses appropriate analytical techniques and delivers practical solution(s) in response to the needs of relevant stakeholders.
Formal and Observed Learning: Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 40%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to demonstrate the expertise you have gained in this unit.
You will participate in a 2-hour exam held during the University Examination period. Important information about the exam will be made available on the unit iLearn page. You should also review the MQ Exams website for general tips: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/exams
Deliverable: Formal exam (2hrs). The Exam will cover Property, Resources, and Infrastructure in equal proportions Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain and evaluate the infrastructure, resource and property industry structure and value chain together with relevant financing tools and techniques.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 07/09/2025 | Due dates updated |
Unit information based on version 2025.04 of the Handbook