Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management

This course 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, it 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.

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://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.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.

A maximum of 25 per cent of course requirements for previous graduate level studies may be credited for prior study.

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 total of 24 points of credit.

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:

(a.) the following core units (24 points):

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

(b.) electives as outlined below (48 points):

Engineering electives

Up to six units from:

• CIV5301 Advanced traffic engineering
• CIV5302 Traffic engineering and management
• CIV5304 Intelligent transport systems
• CIV5306 Road safety engineering
• CIV5881 Groundwater hydrology
• CIV5882 Flood hydraulics and hydrology
• CIV5883 Surface water hydrology
• CIV5884 Water sensitive stormwater design

Business and economics electives

Up to five units from the following offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics:

• ACG5971 Introductory accounting
• MGF5923 Public policy
• MGF5927 Public management
• MGG5960 Managing people and organisations
• MGG5972 Managing organisational change
• MGG5976 Strategic management
• MGX5920 Work and employment relations
• MGX5985 Human resource management

The following units are also available as suggested electives but are only available for students studying this course in on-campus mode:

• MBA5906 Strategic marketing leadership
• MGF5923 Public policy
• MGF5927 Public management

Note: Some units may require permission from the owning faculty.

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 of the following:

1. two core units from part (a)

2. two elective units from part (b) consisting of:

• one engineering elective unit and
• one business and economics elective unit.

Graduate Diploma in Infrastructure Engineering and Management after 48 points of study of the following:

1. four core units from part (a)

2. four elective units from part (b) consisting of:

• a minimum of two engineering elective units and
• a minimum of one business and economics unit.