Postgraduate - Course3262 - Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management

Students who commenced study in 2014 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2014 and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Engineering

Managing faculty	Engineering
Abbreviated title	MInfrastructEng&Mgt
Total credit points required	72
Standard duration of study (years)	1.5 years FT, 3 years PT
Study mode and location	Off-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3262
Contact details	Visit http://eng.monash.edu.au/civil/current/rts/infrastructure
Course coordinator	Visit http://eng.monash.edu.au/civil/current/rts

Notes

This course is not available to international students who are holders of an Australian student visa, for study onshore in Australia. However holders of some other categories of Australian visas living in Australia, and students studying off-campus by distance learning (where this option is available) and living outside of Australia, may be eligible for this course.
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
This course is not available to international students who are holders of an Australian student visa, for study onshore in Australia. However holders of some other categories of Australian visas living in Australia, and students studying off-campus by distance learning (where this option is available) and living outside of Australia, may be eligible for this course. International students are only able to study this course outside of Australia in their country of residence.

Description

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 recognition of the role of other disciplines in tackling infrastructure-related issues.

The course is primarily aimed at applicants with a few years of 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's program 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.

Outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

plan and execute the development of infrastructure projects
understand the need to plan, develop and maintain infrastructure at a high level
recognise the importance of whole of life considerations in achieving the best operation of infrastructure
evaluate alternative projects and policies in a rigorous manner
evaluate critically the work of others
communicate effectively to teams and clients

Credit for prior studies

A maximum of 25 per cent of course requirements for previous postgraduate level studies not considered for any awards may be credited for prior study. Credits or exemptions will not be granted for undergraduate qualifications.

Students entering the master's program with a four-year degree in engineering, science, applied science or appropriate equivalent degrees will be eligible for a maximum of 24 credit points advanced standing.

Structure

This course consists of core units (24 points), and electives in both engineering and business and economics areas of study (48 points):

Students must complete:

four core units
up to six units from the list of engineering electives
up to five units from the list of business and economics electives

Requirements

Core units

CIV5310 Infrastructure project and policy evaluation
CIV5311 Infrastructure project management
CIV5312 Asset management I
CIV5313 Asset management II

Total: 24 points

Electives

Students must complete 48 points of electives from the lists below.

Engineering electives

Up to six units from:

CIV5261 Flood management in urban and rural environments
CIV5262 Planning and design of urban stormwater management measures
CIV5263 Hydraulics and 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

Business and economics electives

Up to five units coded 59xx from those offered by the Faculty of Business and EconomicsFaculty of Business and Economics (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-bus.html).

Total: 48 points

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

Graduate Certificate in Infrastructure Engineering and Management after 24 points of study
Graduate Diploma in Infrastructure Engineering and Management after 48 points of study.

Consult faculty for the specific units required.

Award(s)

Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management