Postgraduate Certificate in Infrastructure Asset Management

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Infrastructure Asset Management equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to excel in the rapidly growing field of Infrastructure Asset Management in New Zealand. The program covers the overarching principles, processes, and techniques employed in the sector, and graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and an advanced understanding of the discipline. The program is designed for individuals with a relevant bachelor's degree and is offered full-time or part-time.

Program Outline

Postgraduate Certificate in Infrastructure Asset Management (PGCertInfraAssetMgt)

Degree Overview:

• Overview: Equips individuals for employment in the rapidly growing field of Infrastructure Asset Management in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Objectives:
• Equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to excel in the field of Infrastructure Asset Management.
• Address the increasing demand for qualified professionals in this sector.
• Description:
• Covers the overarching principles, processes, and techniques employed in Infrastructure Asset Management.
• Focuses on the latest thinking on the application of bodies of knowledge to the Infrastructure Asset Management sector.
• Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and an advanced understanding of the Infrastructure Asset Management discipline.

Outline:

• Subjects:
• Core:
• Infrastructure Asset Management (CIVIL 765)
• Electives:
(choose at least 15 points)
• Engineering Risk Management (CIVIL 716)
• Humanitarian Engineering (CIVIL 729)
• Road Asset Management (CIVIL 766)
• Climate Adaptation of Infrastructure (ENGGEN 726)
• Decision Making in Engineering (ENGSCI 755)
• Engineering decision-making in Aotearoa (ENVENG 702)
• Additional Electives:
(up to 30 points)
• Project Management (CIVIL 703)
• Water Resources Modelling (CIVIL 731)
• Disaster Risk Management (DISMGT 701)
• Disaster Management and Resilience (DISMGT 703)
• Energy and Technology (ENERGY 722)
• Land, Place and Culture (GEOG 712)
• Population, Mobilities & Well-Being (GEOG 714)
• People, Performance And Well-Being (GLMI 705)
• Working In An Age Of Uncertainty (GLMI 706)
• Critical, Creative And Strategic Thinking (GLMI 708)
• Assessing Environmental Effect (ENVSCI 711)
• Social Change for Sustainability (ENVMGT 741)
• Urban Stormwater Management (ENVENG 701)
• Advanced Sustainability Engineering (ENVENG 750)
• Risk, LCA and Sustainability (ENVENG 752)
• Climate Change Law (LAWENVIR 723)
• Constitutions and Customs in the South Pacific (LAWPUBL 745)
• Indigenous Peoples: Law and Policy (LAWPUBL 749)
• Health and Society (POPLHLTH 717)
• Environmental Health (POPLHLTH 725)
• Health Protection (POPLHLTH 726)
• Principles of Public Health (POPLHLTH 760)
• Urban Planning Contexts (URBPLAN 701)
• Urban Planning and the Environment (URBPLAN 703)
• Course Schedule:
• Semester Two: 2024 July 15 - 2024 November 11
• Semester One: 2025 March 3 - 2025 June 30
• Individual Modules:
• Each module listed above has a specific focus and learning objectives.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
• Assignments
• Case studies
• Examinations
• Presentations
• Projects
• Assessment Criteria:
• Criteria will typically focus on the student's ability to:
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communicate effectively in written and oral format
• Work independently and collaboratively

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Online learning resources
• Faculty:
• The program is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals with expertise in Infrastructure Asset Management.
• Unique Approaches:
• The program utilizes a blended learning approach, combining traditional classroom instruction with online learning resources.
• The program incorporates case studies and real-world examples to provide students with a practical understanding of the field.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Data management and analytics
• Senior roles in investment planning applications
• Management of linear infrastructure networks (pipes, roads, power networks)
• Employers:
• Network management companies
• Maintenance and renewal planning organizations
• Councils
• Government-owned assets
• Utilities
• Career Opportunities:
• Infrastructure Asset Manager
• Principle Tunnels and Building Asset Manager
• Project Manager
• Senior Asset Manager
• Asset Management Engineer
• Infrastructure Asset Planner
• Global Demand:
• Increasing demand for qualified infrastructure asset management professionals both in New Zealand and globally.
• This aligns with the projected increase in infrastructure expenditure over the next 20 years.

Other:

• The program is designed for individuals with a relevant bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• International students may need to meet additional requirements, such as English language proficiency.
• The program is offered full-time or part-time.