The postgraduate program in infrastructure engineering and management is structured around the following three courses that are equivalent in standard but vary in scope. There is a clearly defined articulation path between each of the courses whereby students can commence a graduate certificate, complete four units and then continue on to a postgraduate diploma and after another four units, continue on to the masters degree.
Off-campus learning mode
This graduate certificate provides a course of study for infrastructure engineering and management professionals wishing to expand their skills in areas of relevance to the planning, design, management and operation of facilities. Participants will normally have a degree in civil engineering or equivalent. In exceptional circumstances, applicants without degree or diploma qualifications may also be admitted on the basis of work experience, subject to faculty approval.
Off-campus learning mode
This postgraduate diploma is designed for graduate engineers who wish to pursue advanced study in infrastructure engineering and management, previously studied as part of their undergraduate training. Entry requirements are the same as for the Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management. Students may also articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Infrastructure Engineering and Management.
Off-campus learning mode
The Department of Civil Engineering offers a Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management. In order to qualify for the degree, a candidate must accrue a total of 48 credit points made up of approved graduate units.
The program in infrastructure engineering and management is a response to
the growing need for engineers with broad awareness of the characteristics and
significance of infrastructure, including its technological, economic and
social impact. At the same time, the program outlines the state-of-the-art of
infrastructure engineering and management as it may be applied to the solution
of real problems in the planning, design, management and operation of
facilities.
The course is aimed at giving students a thorough understanding of the nature
of infrastructure and its operation and management.
To achieve these aims, the development of appropriate analytical skills and
practical knowledge is stressed, together with a recognition of the role of
other disciplines in tackling infrastructure-related issues.
For these reasons, the program will have particular appeal to people with a few
years postgraduate experience who wish to have formal education in this field.
Engineers working with public transport authorities, or in local government,
and people with an interest in infrastructure planning or research will find
the course beneficial.
The Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management is designed and
administered with the assistance of professionals in the field. Through these
contributions, which includes representatives of government departments, local
government, research institutions and private firms with an interest in
infrastructure, the department is kept abreast of needs and opportunities
related to infrastructure education.
The course consists of a selection of study from the following, making up 48
credit points. The program consists of three unit groupings:
The following is a tailored list of elective options to suit this program. Many of the Business and Economics elective level nine units have no prerequisites (unless indicated), so they provide a good range of foundation-level units. Students can choose from a wide range of off-campus learning electives including:
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