Attributes, outcomes and skills: Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering (MC-DINFENG)

Professional accreditation

Accreditation will be sought from Engineers Australia and EUR-ACE (EURopean- ACcredited Engineer).

The Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering (Land) is fully accredited by the Surveyors Registration Board Victoria.

On completion of this course, graduates of the Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering will have:

Apply and further develop a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in spatial engineering fundamentals and practice;
Appreciate research principles and methods applicable to a field of work or learning;
Demonstrate the cognitive skills to master theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship;
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice;
Generate and evaluate complex ideas concepts at an abstract level;
Justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
Summarise the design, evaluation, implementation, analysis, or theory about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship;
Use creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning;
Demonstrate high level personal autonomy and accountability;
Plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.

Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering graduates are expected to have the following qualities and skills:

An ability to work in teams, and a capacity to value teamwork;
Well-developed problem-solving abilities, characterised by flexibility of approach;
A capacity to life-long learning, to adapt to the changing knowledge base in their field of engineering, and to adapt to the opportunities offered by new technologies;
An ability to critically assess issues in professional practice or in the wider community, and the capacity to engage, where appropriate, based on their expertise;
A capacity to communicate knowledge and solutions in oral, graphical and written form;
An appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research;
A capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
A profound respect for truth, intellectual integrity, and professional ethics;
An ability to offer leadership in their specialist area.

University of Melbourne Graduate Attributes

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Graduate Attributes

Engineers Australia Competencies

1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
3.4 Professional use and management of information.
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.

Last updated: 9 May 2024