Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management

Program Overview

The Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management combines engineering and architecture to equip students with the skills to plan and engineer significant infrastructure projects. The program emphasizes practical problem-solving, utilizing world-class facilities and industry partnerships. Graduates will be qualified for careers in infrastructure design, management, construction, and consulting, considering technological, economic, and social impacts.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management combines engineering and architecture units to provide students with the skills to tackle regional and metropolitan infrastructure projects. The program focuses on practical, real-world problems and offers access to world-class facilities and equipment. Graduates will be equipped to plan and engineer significant infrastructure projects, considering technological, economic, and social impacts in both regional and metropolitan profiles.

Outline:

The program consists of eight core units (8 credit points) and the completion of three compulsory units: Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory unit), Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit), and Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit). Students can choose from a range of electives in the following areas: Continuing Professional Development, Professional Practice, Urban Stormwater Asset Design, Advanced Structural Design, Applied Rock Engineering, Construction Company Management, and Cost Planning.

Assessment:

Assessment methods may vary depending on the unit, but typically include:

• Assignments
• Projects
• Presentations
• Exams

Teaching:

The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research and industry. Students have access to world-class facilities and equipment, including Deakin's state-of-the-art engineering precinct and the Geelong Future Economy Precinct (GFEP). The program also incorporates workplace learning and industry partnerships to provide students with practical experience.

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management will be qualified for a range of careers in the infrastructure sector, including:

• Infrastructure design and management
• Construction management
• Project management
• Consulting
• Research and development