Program Overview

Introduction to the Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Risk Assessment and Management of Civil Infrastructures (NORISK)

The Erasmus Mundus master's degree in Risk Assessment and Management of Civil Infrastructures (NORISK) is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills to work and develop a professional career in assessment, management, reliability, and risk analysis, monitoring, digitalisation, and intervention in civil infrastructure.

General Details

• Duration and start date: 1 academic year, 60 ECTS credits
• Timetable and delivery: Face-to-face
• Language of instruction: English
• Location: Barcelona School of Civil Engineering

Admission

• General requirements: Academic requirements for admission to master's degrees
• Places: 20
• Pre-enrolment: To enrol for an interuniversity master's degree coordinated by a university other than the UPC, you must enrol through the coordinating university: Universidade do Minho (Portugal)

Curriculum

The curriculum for the NORISK program is designed to address key areas in the management of civil infrastructure, including:

• Risk assessment and management
• Reliability and resilience
• Management and decision-making tools
• Monitoring and digitalisation
• Assessment and intervention

Organisation: Academic Calendar and Regulations

• European programme: Erasmus Mundus
• UPC school: Barcelona School of Civil Engineering (ETSECCPB)
• Participating institutions:
  • Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
  • La Rochelle Université
  • Universidade do Minho (Portugal) - coordinating university
  • Università degli Studi di Padova (Italy)

Program Description

The NORISK program exploits the common denominators that exist in all sectors by addressing risk assessment towards better management. This programme is unique in that it addresses the following key areas in the management of civil infrastructure that are not being conveniently addressed in the general curricula of classic bachelor's and master's degrees. The consortium involves four higher education institutions with noted educational experience in composites.

Conclusion

The Erasmus Mundus master's degree in Risk Assessment and Management of Civil Infrastructures (NORISK) offers a comprehensive education in risk assessment, management, and related fields, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in civil infrastructure management.