Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management (Professional)

Program Overview

The Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management (Professional) is a two-year program that equips students with practical skills in infrastructure engineering and management. Through project-based learning, workplace experience, and access to advanced facilities, graduates gain expertise in planning, designing, and managing infrastructure projects, preparing them for high-demand careers in the industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management (Professional) is a two-year program that focuses on the practical, real-world aspects of infrastructure engineering and management.
Students gain hands-on experience through project-based and workplace learning, and they have access to world-class facilities and equipment.
• Objectives: The program's objectives are to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to:
• Plan and engineer significant infrastructure projects
• Consider technological, economic, and social impacts
• Work effectively in both regional and metropolitan settings
• Devise longer-term engineering solutions
• Understand how people use infrastructure and essential services

Outline:

• Program Content: The program's content covers a wide range of topics, including:
• Engineering sustainability
• Managing engineering projects
• Engineering design
• Transportation infrastructure systems
• Railway infrastructure design and management
• Urban stormwater asset design
• Advanced structural design
• Applied rock engineering
• Research methodology
• Engineering project initiation
• Project implementation and evaluation
• Construction company management
• Construction measurement and estimating
• Cost planning
• Strategic construction procurement
• Course Schedule: The program can be completed in two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
It is offered in three trimester intakes, and students must complete at least one trimester in Trimester 3.
• Modules: The program consists of 15 core units and 3 elective units.
The core units include:
• Engineering Sustainability
• Managing Engineering Projects
• Engineering Design
• Transportation Infrastructure Systems
• Railway Infrastructure Design and Management
• Urban Stormwater Asset Design
• Advanced Structural Design
• Applied Rock Engineering
• Research Methodology
• Engineering Project Initiation
• Project Implementation and Evaluation
• Construction Company Management
• Construction Measurement and Estimating
• Cost Planning
• Strategic Construction Procurement
• Elective Units: Students must also complete three elective units, which can be selected from a range of options, including:
• Continuing Professional Development
• Professional Practice
• Construction Contract Administration

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Assignments
• Projects
• Presentations
• Exams
• Assessment Criteria: The assessment criteria for each unit are available in the unit outline.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program is taught using a variety of methods, including:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Fieldwork
• Online learning
• Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are experts in their field.
• Unique Approaches: The program includes a number of unique approaches to teaching and learning, such as:
• A focus on project-based learning
• A workplace learning component
• Access to world-class facilities and equipment

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates of the program can pursue a variety of careers in infrastructure engineering and management.
Some common career paths include:
• Infrastructure design engineer
• Infrastructure project manager
• Construction manager
• Transportation engineer
• Water resources engineer
• Opportunities: Graduates of the program are in high demand due to the growing need for skilled infrastructure engineers and managers.
Graduates can find work in a variety of industries, including:
• Engineering consulting firms
• Construction companies
• Government agencies
• Transportation companies
• Utilities
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program have a high rate of employment and are well-prepared for successful careers in infrastructure engineering and management.