Master of Infrastructure Asset Management - Strategic Infrastructure Management and Planning

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for postgraduate programs usually need a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. The entry requirement may specify a minimum score of 60% or higher in the previous academic degree.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or 7.0, with no band below 6.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 90 with no individual section below 21.
• PTE: Overall score of 58, with a minimum of 50 in each section.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Auckland offers various scholarships specifically designed to support and encourage international students in their academic pursuits. These scholarships aim to attract high-achieving students from around the world and provide financial assistance to help them achieve their educational goals at the university.

Merit-Based Scholarships: The University of Auckland offers merit-based scholarships recognizing academic excellence. These scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding academic achievements in their previous studies, supporting them throughout their undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

Need-Based Grants: For students facing financial challenges, the university provides need-based grants to assist with tuition fees or living expenses. These grants aim to ensure that deserving students have the opportunity to pursue their education without financial constraints.

Research Scholarships: The university also offers research scholarships for international students interested in pursuing research-based programs. These scholarships support students engaged in innovative research projects and contribute to the university's academic research endeavors.

Country-Specific Awards: Additionally, the University of Auckland provides scholarships specifically designated for students from certain countries. These awards aim to promote cultural diversity and international collaboration by attracting students from diverse geographical backgrounds.

Graduates with a Master of Infrastructure Asset Management degree, specializing in Strategic Infrastructure Management and Planning from the University of Auckland, have diverse career opportunities in strategic infrastructure planning and management.

1. Infrastructure Planner: Roles as infrastructure planners involve developing long-term strategic plans, conducting feasibility studies, and aligning infrastructure projects with regional or national development goals.

2. Policy Analyst: Opportunities exist as policy analysts, contributing to the development and implementation of infrastructure policies, assessing regulatory frameworks, and recommending improvements for infrastructure development.

3. Strategic Project Manager: Careers in project management involve overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects, managing budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful implementation and alignment with strategic goals.

4. Infrastructure Investment Analyst: Graduates can work as investment analysts, analyzing infrastructure projects for financial viability, assessing risks, and providing recommendations for investment decisions.

5. Government Infrastructure Advisor: Roles involve advising government bodies on infrastructure development strategies, contributing to infrastructure policy formulation, and advocating for strategic infrastructure initiatives.

6. Urban Development Consultant: Opportunities exist as consultants, assisting in urban development projects, conducting urban infrastructure assessments, and proposing strategies for sustainable development.

7. Infrastructure Finance Specialist: Careers involve working in finance roles related to infrastructure projects, managing financial aspects, arranging project funding, and evaluating financial models for infrastructure investments.

8. Infrastructure Sustainability Manager: Graduates may work as sustainability managers, integrating sustainability principles into infrastructure planning, ensuring environmentally conscious and resilient infrastructure.

9. Strategic Asset Management Consultant: Roles in asset management involve providing consultancy services, developing strategic asset management plans, and advising on optimizing infrastructure assets.

10. Infrastructure Development Officer: Opportunities exist in roles involving facilitating infrastructure development, collaborating with stakeholders, and overseeing the planning and execution of infrastructure projects.