The University of Auckland is New?Zealand’s largest and most internationally esteemed university, attracting students from?100+ countries. It’s based in Auckland, a diverse and cosmopolitan city offering rich cultural experiences, strong industry links and extensive student support services — academic advice, wellbeing programs, career guidance and help navigating visas and living abroad. The Faculty of Engineering is particularly recognised for blending practical skills with global research expertise across civil, systems and emerging engineering disciplines.

 

Why Study Postgraduate Diploma in Infrastructure Asset Management?

This postgraduate diploma equips you with advanced knowledge and practical skills to manage physical infrastructure assets — such as roads, water systems, buildings, utilities and networks — which are critical as cities and nations expand and modernise. You’ll learn how to plan, maintain, optimise and adapt infrastructure responsibly in contexts such as climate adaptation, investment planning, lifecycle analysis and risk management. Graduates can pursue careers in public agencies, utilities, councils, consultancy firms, engineering management and international organisations prioritising asset sustainability.

 

Subjects / Programme Structure

The programme is constructed to balance core and elective courses in infrastructure and related systems:

Example Structure (120 points)

Compulsory Courses (30 points):

• CIVIL?765 – Infrastructure Asset Management

• ENGGEN?726 – Climate Adaptation of Infrastructure

Elective Options (select to complete 120 points):

• CIVIL?703 – Project Management

• CIVIL?716 – Engineering Risk Management

• CIVIL?729 – Humanitarian Engineering

• CIVIL?731 – Water Resources Modelling

• CIVIL?766 – Road Asset Management

• CIVIL?782 – Water Resources Engineering

• DISMGT?701 – Disaster Risk Management

• DISMGT?703 – Disaster Management and Resilience

• ENERGY?722 – Energy & Technology

• ENGSCI?755 – Decision Making in Engineering

• ENVENG?701 – Urban Stormwater Management

• ENVENG?702 – Engineering Decision?Making in Aotearoa

• ENVENG?750 – Advanced Sustainability Engineering

• ENVENG?752 – Risk, LCA & Sustainability

 

Career Outcomes

There is strong demand for skilled infrastructure asset professionals — especially as public infrastructure investment increases globally. Graduates can pursue roles such as:

• Infrastructure Asset Manager
• Infrastructure Investment Analyst
• Asset Management Engineer
• Project / Programme Manager
• Climate Adaptation Planner
• Infrastructure Asset Planner (roads, networks, utilities)

 

Visa Requirements (International Students)

To study in New?Zealand you must apply for a Student Visa after receiving your offer. You will typically need:

• Confirmation of Enrolment
• Valid passport
• Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
• Evidence of English proficiency
• Health and travel insurance

 

Programme Highlights – At a Glance

• Level?8 qualification (120 points) focusing on practical infrastructure asset management skills and strategic planning.
• City Campus in Auckland — multicultural context with strong industry links.
• Flexible electives tailored to engineer and planner interests.
• Career?relevant outcomes with demand in utilities, government and consultancy.
• Option to pursue a Master’s later in infrastructure asset management or related fields.