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 advanced knowledge and skills for a professional career in the field of evaluation, management, reliability analysis, risk assessment, monitoring, digitization, and intervention in civil infrastructures. These infrastructures are crucial for human activities and are considered critical, including those related to energy, transportation, communications, water, health, defense and national security, banking, and the financial sector.

Program Overview

The NORISK master's program leverages the common denominators that exist across these sectors, focusing risk assessment on better management. The program covers key areas in civil infrastructure management that are not adequately addressed in traditional degree programs, including:

• Risk assessment and management
• Reliability and resilience
• Management and decision-making tools
• Monitoring and digitization
• Evaluation and intervention

Consortium and Partnerships

The consortium consists of four institutions of higher education with distinguished educational experiences in composites: Universidade do Minho, Universitŕ di Padova, La Rochelle Université, and Universitat Politčcnica de Catalunya.

General Information

• Duration and Start: 1 academic year, 60 ECTS credits
• Schedule and Modality: Presential
• Languages: English
• Location: Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos de Barcelona

Access and Admission

• General Requirements: Academic requirements for access to a master's degree
• Places Available: 20
• Pre-enrollment: This interuniversity master's program is not coordinated by the UPC. Pre-enrollment must be done at the coordinating university: Universidade do Minho (Portugal)

Study Plan

The study plan is not available.

Academic Organization

• European Program: Erasmus Mundus
• UPC Teaching Center: Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos de Barcelona (ETSECCPB)
• Participating Institutions:
  • Universitat Politčcnica de Catalunya (UPC)
  • La Rochelle Université
  • Universidade do Minho (Portugal) - coordinating university
  • Universitŕ degli Studi di Padova (Italy)

Conclusion

The Erasmus Mundus master's degree in Risk Assessment and Management of Civil Infrastructures (NORISK) offers a comprehensive education in risk assessment and management, tailored for professionals seeking to advance their careers in the critical infrastructure sectors. With its strong consortium of European universities, the program provides a unique opportunity for international collaboration and learning.