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Università del Salento Master in Engineering for Safety of Critical Industrial and Civil Infrastructures
Università del Salento

Università del Salento

Master in Engineering for Safety of Critical Industrial and Civil Infrastructures

Lecce, Italy

Master degree

2 years

English

Full time

On-Campus

* the call for application will open in March 2024

Key Summary

    About : The Master in Engineering for Safety of Critical Industrial and Civil Infrastructures focuses on enhancing the safety and resilience of vital infrastructure. Students engage with state-of-the-art techniques to assess risks and manage emergencies in critical environments. This program typically takes two years and prepares graduates for significant roles in infrastructure safety engineering.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles including safety engineers, infrastructure consultants, and emergency management coordinators. Opportunities may also extend to government agencies and private sector companies focusing on infrastructure development and safety management.

The Master's degree program in engineering for the safety of critical industrial and civil infrastructures aims to meet the growing demand for professionals skilled in safety and resilience, in response to emerging technological and environmental challenges. The program is offered in both Italian and English and is part of an inter-university collaboration between the University of Salento and the Polytechnic of Bari. Courses train engineers with specific knowledge and skills for an interdisciplinary and systemic approach to industrial and civil infrastructure design and management. A deal of attention is paid to life--, economic and environmental design and management methods, with the support of up-to-date digital technology for data analysis.

Quantitative risk assessment models for both natural and anthropogenic risk are addressed, alongside strategies, technologies, and tools for risk prevention and management. Such subjects allow for defining comprehensive methods aimed at critical infrastructures’ resilience enhancement. Practical experience is also integrated into the curriculum, through cooperation with companies and institutions, to align education with industry needs.

Type of degree obtained

Master’s degree in safety engineering (LM26-Italian D.M. 270/04)

Other information

Additional details on topics, fundamental knowledge required, and teaching/assessment methods are provided in specific course cards