Specialist Certificate in Public Infrastructure

Course N47AA (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010 - Hawthorn
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 50 credit points taken over 6 months full time.

Coordinator

To be advised.

Contact

Melbourne Consulting and Custom Programs
Level 3, 442 Auburn Rd
Hawthorn VIC 3122

Email: mccp.enquiries@mccp.unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview: Important note: this course is currently closed and MCCP is not accepting enrolments.
Objectives:

The Specialist Certificate program is designed to provide graduates with a specialist understanding of two sub-disciplines in the field of public infrastructure. Specifically, graduates should:

 Understand the relationship between the specialist subjects selected and the broader economy with particular reference to asset allocation and investment decision-making; regulation, public policy and the role of government; and the relationship that exists between infrastructure provision, the state and the community that it serves
 Possess the skills to know how to source and apply knowledge in this complex multi-disciplinary field
 Impart a familiarity with the measurement of the key indicators of infrastructure investment, public procurement, industry structure and performance, enterprise efficiency and the operation of capital markets
 Possess the skills necessary for the practical application of industry knowledge in both the public and private sectors
 Understand the important relationship between procurement, industry economics, investment, public policy and regulation in the various infrastructure industry sectors, the differences between sectors and projects and the broad implications of efficiency to national and regional economic performance and ultimately, community living standards
 Possess the skills to articulate their knowledge in an appropriate form, and
 Be capable of independent critical thought and exhibit analytical and problem-solving skills in the discipline areas selected for study.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: All subjects are based on a point structure with students required to accumulate 25 points in order to receive an award. The standard subject is worth 12.5 points.
Subject Options: A total of two subjects can be chosen from the following seven Masters level subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Entry Requirements: A four-year degree in an appropriate discipline;
or
A three-year undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline plus and appropriate graduate diploma at an overall standard of at least 70 per cent;
or
A three-year undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline plus a demonstrated employment experience of no less than 5 years in the infrastructure
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Further Study: NA
Graduate Attributes: Refer to MCCP.
Professional Accreditation: NA
Generic Skills: n/a
Links to further information: www.mccp.unimelb.edu.au

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