The programme intends to provide students from a wide range of backgrounds a firm grounding in the principles, techniques, issues and practice of transportation, thus equipping them for
a professional career.
The Modules:
• Urban Transport Planning
• Transport Demand Analysis
• Public Transport Systems
• Transport Economics
• Quantitative Methods for Transport Analysis
• Systems and Operational Research Methods in Transport
• Road Safety, Social and Environmental Evaluations
• Project Management
• Research Methods
• Research Project I
• Traffi c Management and Intelligent Transport Systems
• Highway Planning and Management
• Transport Project Planning and Appraisal
• GIS and Geometrics in Transport Planning
• Railway and Airport Infrastructure
• Freight Transport and Logistics
• Sustainable Transport Systems
Career Progression:
The transportation industry is currently undergoing an unprecedented expansion fuelled by worldwide economic growth. There is an expanding need for highly skilled transportation professionals. The MSc/PG Diploma in Transportation is a highly valued qualification and graduates can expect to pursue careers in a range of organisations in the world.
Eligibility Requirements:
A special degree in a relevant field with one year of appropriate experience, after obtaining such qualifications, the recognition of the institute and the relevance of the field for this purpose
shall be determined by the Faculty and approved by the Senate;
OR
A general degree in a relevant field with two years of work experience, after obtaining such qualifications, the recognition of the institute and the relevance of the field for this purpose shall be determined by the Faculty and approved by the Senate;
OR
An equivalent professional qualification with at least two years of work experience in a relevant field, after obtaining such qualifications, the recognition of the institute and the relevance of the field for this purpose shall be determined by the Faculty and approved by the Senate.
Financial Information:
For the latest information on fees, scholarships and bursaries please refer www.civil.mrt.ac.lk/ted
Enquiries:
Dr WKM Mampearachchi
Course Coordinator
Tel : +94112650568
(Ext. 2024)
Email : wasanthak@civil.mrt.ac.lk