3263 - Postgraduate Diploma in Infrastructure Engineering and Management
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | PGradDipInfraEng&Mgt |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Engineering |
| Intake restrictions | There is no entry into this diploma program; students can only articulate to it from the corresponding graduate certificate or exit from the masters program. This course is not available to international student visa holders. |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 2 years PT Part-time study only. Part-time study is possible for up to four years. |
| Maximum credit allowed | 24 credit points |
| Recognition of prior learning | Students may articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Infrastructure Engineering and Management into this postgraduate diploma. |
| Contact details | Visit http://civil.eng.monash.edu.au/courseworkdegrees/infrastructure |
Description
This postgraduate diploma is designed for engineers/skilled professionals who wish to pursue advanced study in infrastructure engineering and management, previously studied as part of their undergraduate or graduate certificate training.
Objectives
Graduates will:
- understand the need to plan, develop and maintain infrastructure at a high level
- evaluate alternative projects and policies in a rigorous manner
- plan and execute the development of infrastructure projects
- communicate their arguments effectively to teams and clients
- critically evaluate their work and the work of others.
Structure
Students normally complete four core units (group 1) (available in first and second semesters), a maximum of three units from the list of engineering electives (group 2) and two units from the list of Business and Economics electives (group 3) (refer to the list in the entry for the Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management). The number of units required may vary depending on whether any credit has been granted for prior studies.
Requirements
Group 1 - Core units
- CIV5310 Infrastructure project and policy evaluation
- CIV5311 Infrastructure project management
- CIV5312 Asset management I
- CIV5313 Asset management II
Group 2 - Elective units
Select three units from:
- CIV5261 Flood management in urban and rural environments
- CIV5262 Planning and design of urban stormwater management measures
- CIV5263 Hydraulics of sewerage systems
- CIV5264 Management of water resources and related infrastructure
- CIV5301 Traffic engineering fundamentals
- CIV5302 Road traffic: engineering and management
- CIV5304 Intelligent transport systems
- CIV5306 Road safety engineering
- CIV5307 Parking policy and design
Group 3 - Business and Economics electives
- Select two units (12 points) from the units offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics and coded 9xxx. Details of these units is available at http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/study/.
Total: 48 points
Progression to further studies
Students who have satisfactorily completed 48 points of the postgraduate diploma may articulate to the Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management.
Award(s) received on completion
Postgraduate Diploma in Infrastructure Engineering and Management
13 October 2017 18 May 2024