About the programme
The Graduate Diploma in Property Management is an NZQF Level 7 programme at Lincoln University offering intensive preparation for degree holders who want to work in property management. It carries 120 credits and normally takes 1 year of full-time study, with longer part-time options available.
The university describes it as an advanced, intensive programme that builds the knowledge and skills needed for fast-track entry into specialist property management firms, or for working as a consultant or self-employed. Prospective students are asked to contact the university before applying so that course advice can be tailored to them.
The plan includes four compulsory courses: principles of urban property management, resource management law, property analytical methods, and property and facilities management. Four electives are added, two of which must be at 300 level. Electives cover land economics, building facilities management, property law, project planning and management, property investment and portfolio analysis, valuation of investment property, property development and principles of valuation.
The programme therefore combines a legal and economic foundation with applied methods for analysing, valuing and managing property. A course advisor helps ensure the chosen courses form a coherent programme.
It suits graduates from other fields who want to move quickly into property management or to set up their own practice in the sector.
Entry requirements
- A completed bachelor's degree from an accredited New Zealand higher education institution.
- Or an equivalent level of education.
- Additional English language requirements apply if English is not your first language.
- The university recommends getting in touch before applying for course advice.
What you study
- VAPM 201 Principles of Urban Property Management (compulsory)
- LWST 302 Resource Management Law (compulsory)
- VAPM 308 Property Analytical Methods (compulsory)
- VAPM 313 Property and Facilities Management (compulsory)
- ECON 211 Land Economics
- LWST 203 Property Law
- VAPM 309 Property Investment & Portfolio Analysis
- VAPM 310 The Valuation of Investment Property
- VAPM 314 Property Development
- ENGN 232 Building Facilities Management
Careers after graduation
- Specialist property management businesses
- Property consultant
- Self-employment in property management
Post-study work visa
Generally not available for this qualification
Depends on the qualification, the length of study and other Immigration New Zealand requirements.
This description is based on the official programme page, checked on 09/09/2026. Ask an NIU adviser about fees and intake dates — the programme page on the Lincoln University website