The programme in Civil Infrastructure Management and Maintenance equips engineers and infrastructure managers with appropriate technical skills for management and maintenance of civil infrastructure. The programme draws from a number of fields including civil and structural engineering, construction planning and project management; it is largely based on the expertise of UCT's Concrete Materials and Structural Integrity Research Unit (CoMSIRU).
The primary aim of the MSc(Eng) and MEng specialising in Civil Infrastructure Management and Maintenance is to produce graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to engage effectively in structural and materials engineering with respect to maintenance, rehabilitation and management of civil infrastructure. The broad areas of interest are deterioration science, assessment technologies, and renewal engineering. Read more
Programme Convener: Prof. Hans Beushausen, Dipl.-Ing. HAW Hamburg, MSc(Eng) PhD Cape Town
To find out more, click on the banner above or visit the CIMM programme pages on CoMSIRU's website.
MSc in Engineering specialising in Civil Infrastructure Management and Maintenance [EM024CIV07]
Core Courses
| Number | Courses | Credits |
| CIV5000Z | Dissertation (2nd year) | 120 |
| CIV5109Z | Dissertation Preparation (1st year) | 0 |
| CIV5067Z | Advanced Infrastructure Management | 20 |
| CIV5138Z | Advanced Concrete Technology and Service Life Design | 20 |
| Elective course(s) of the list below | 20 | |
| Minimum total credits | 180 |
All courses HEQSF Level 9
Elective Courses (minimum of 20 credits)
| Number | Courses | Credits |
| CIV5139Z | Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures | 20 |
| CIV5140Z | Strengthening and Retrofitting of Concrete Structures | 20 |
| Approved elective as an alternative to the list above: | ||
| CIV5119Z | Structural Performance Assessment & Monitoring | 20 |
| CIV5141Z | Condition Assessment and Remedial Action on Steel Structures | 20 |
| CIV5115Z | Bridge Management and Maintenance | 10 |
| CIV5151Z | Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete Structures | 10 |
| CIV5118Z | Safety of Special Structures | 10 |
| CIV5113Z | Structural Dynamics with Applications | 16 |
| CON5016Z | Project Planning and Implementation | 20 |
| CIV5152Z | Special Topics in Infrastructure Management | 10 |
| CIV5161Z | Intro to Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Engineers | 10 |
All courses HEQSF Level 9. Additional electives can be approved in co-operation with the supervisor.
Enrichment course (compulsory for MSc(Eng) degree)
| Number | Courses | Credits |
| CIV5131Z | Research Design and Methodology for Civil Engineers | 0 |
Master of Engineering specialising in Civil Infrastructure Management and Maintenance [EM017CIV07]
Core Courses
| Number | Courses | Credits |
| CIV5017Z | Minor Dissertation (2nd year) | 60 |
| CIV5067Z | Advanced Infrastructure Management | 20 |
| CIV5138Z | Advanced Concrete Technology and Service Life Design | 20 |
| Elective courses of the list below | 80 | |
| Minimum total credits | 180 |
All courses HEQSF Level 9
Elective Courses (minimum of 80 credits)
| Number | Courses | Credits |
| CIV5139Z | Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures | 20 |
| CIV5140Z | Strengthening and Retrofitting of Concrete Structures | 20 |
| CIV5119Z | Structural Performance Assessment & Monitoring | 20 |
| CIV5141Z | Condition Assessment and Remedial Action on Steel Structures | 20 |
| CIV5115Z | Bridge Management and Maintenance | 10 |
| CIV5151Z | Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete Structures | 10 |
| CIV5118Z | Safety of Special Structures | 10 |
| CIV5113Z | Structural Dynamics with Applications | 16 |
| CON5016Z | Project Planning and Implementation | 20 |
| CIV5131Z | Research Design and Methodology | 16 |
| CIV5152Z | Special Topics in Infrastructure Management | 10 |
| CIV5161Z | Intro to Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Engineers | 10 |
All courses HEQSF Level 9. Additional electives can be approved in co-operation with the supervisor.
Professional Master in Civil Infrastructure Management and Maintenance[EM033CIV07]
Core Courses
| Number | Courses | Credits |
| CIV5136Z | CIMM Project | 45 |
| CIV5067Z | Advanced Infrastructure Management | 20 |
| CIV5138Z | Deterioration and Condition Assessment of Concrete Structures | 20 |
| CIV5131Z | Research Design and Methodology for Civil Engineers (2nd year) | 16 |
| Elective courses of the list below | 79 | |
| Minimum total credits | 180 |
All courses HEQSF Level 9
Elective Courses (minimum of 79 credits)
| Number | Courses | Credits |
| CIV5139Z | Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures | 20 |
| CIV5119Z | Structural Performance Assessment & Monitoring | 20 |
| CIV5141Z | Condition Assessment and Remedial Action on Steel Structures | 20 |
| CIV5115Z | Bridge Management and Maintenance | 10 |
| CIV5151Z | Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete Structures | 10 |
| CIV5118Z | Safety of Special Structures | 10 |
| CIV5113Z | Structural Dynamics with Applications | 16 |
| CON5016Z | Project Planning and Implementation | 20 |
| CIV5152Z | Special Topics in Infrastructure Management | 10 |
| CIV5161Z | Intro for Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Engineers | 10 |
All courses HEQSF Level 9. Additional electives can be approved in co-operation with the supervisor.