Infrastructure Project Development

Catalog description

This course offers an overview of the development phase of large private and public infrastructure projects. Students will gain an understanding of the critical steps involved in bringing a project from early concept to a delivery phase including: concept and feasibility studies, planning and environmental impact assessments, jurisdictional policies, business case development, stakeholder outreach, and option selection. Through a combination of lectures, global case studies, site visits, and guest lecturers from industry experts, students will bridge the gap between theory and practice by emphasizing on innovation and pushing the boundaries of conventional thinking in infrastructure development.