Objectives
The Master’s Degree Programme in Transport Systems Engineering aims to provide students with an advanced level of education, enabling them to operate at the highest levels of qualification in activities related to the planning, design, management, and control of transport systems and their components.
To this end, the programme provides students with the fundamental theoretical and scientific background, as well as the knowledge required to interpret, formulate, and solve complex problems in transport engineering.
The educational offer is therefore structured to include:
In-depth study of the specific disciplines of transport engineering
Completion of core subjects in civil engineering and related or complementary fields
Flexible learning paths designed, as far as possible, to accommodate different student aptitudes and interests
Accordingly, the programme consists of a structured curriculum including compulsory courses and elective courses selected from homogeneous groups, allowing students to define and modify their own study plan during each academic year.
Based on these objectives, the curriculum integrates compulsory, optional, and freely chosen courses in order to develop technical and methodological competencies in the main areas of transport systems engineering.
The specific educational objectives of the programme include:
Development of advanced theoretical and technical skills:
Graduates will be able to analyse mobility-related problems using advanced methodological and technical tools, develop mathematical models to represent transport phenomena, and apply advanced techniques for the design and evaluation of infrastructure, technological, and management interventions, as well as for the definition of transport policies.
Professional preparation oriented towards the labour market:
The programme prepares graduates to take on key roles in professional fields requiring expertise in the planning, design, management, and evaluation of transport systems and mobility interventions.
Theoretical knowledge is complemented by training in modelling methods and advanced computational techniques, further strengthened through internships, traineeships, technical visits, and study trips.
Interdisciplinary integration and management skills:
Graduates will develop the ability to operate in interdisciplinary contexts, integrating technical knowledge with managerial and regulatory competencies. They will be capable of designing, evaluating, and managing traffic and mobility regulation measures, dimensioning infrastructure and technological interventions, and developing passenger mobility and logistics plans.
In particular, the programme provides specific preparation consistent with key areas of specialization, including:
Methodologies for modelling transport demand, supply, and flow equilibrium on multimodal networks, and the development of models suitable for different scales: urban, metropolitan, regional, national, and international;
Knowledge required to optimize the use of transport infrastructures and services (road, rail, air, and maritime), improve efficiency through control and regulation systems, and apply advanced technologies specific to the field;
Methodologies for the design of transport systems and their components, including linear and nodal infrastructures, vehicles, and services, as well as the evaluation of interventions from technical, economic, and environmental perspectives.
The delivery of the programme in English also provides an international learning environment, enabling students to acquire highly valuable skills and knowledge. This results in a qualification that is particularly competitive in the labour market, enriched by a broader perspective and flexibility fostered by the international approach.