All the advances and developments in the sector, in a high level postgraduate diploma" 

In this postgraduate diploma, in addition to defining port planning and its historical evolution, it develops the different port planning instruments required for the exercise of the profession specialized in port infrastructures. 

It is complemented, as it could not be otherwise, with the contents of the recommendations of maritime works of state ports for port planning and includes the compilation of the up-to-date international regulations necessary for the design of maritime works globally. 

In the part of port planning and regulations, it will provide the student with the ability to carry out the planning exercise of port infrastructures and the regulatory tools for the design of port infrastructures. 

The subject of port maritime layout and berthing works is the first module of port infrastructure design of the postgraduate diploma. Firstly, it focuses on the maritime layout of the Port including both plan and elevation dimensioning. Sizing is based on the ROM Maritime Works Recommendations. 

Another interesting aspect of this postgraduate diploma is that it focuses on the design of piers, with their classification according to various factors and with the parameters for choosing the most suitable type of structure. Additionally, several examples of berthing works and their characteristics are shown, so that the student can become familiar with the design of docks. 

The students will acquire knowledge about the types of berthing works, the advantages and disadvantages of each type and the construction procedures for these works. They will also gain the ability to structurally design berthing works. 

The module covers both vertical and slope dams, design, actions on the dams, required stability checks, as well as the various construction considerations that the student should be aware of. 

It also develops the point of scale models of embankment dams and shows a series of examples of constructed dams that will provide the student with a first approach to the design of these. 

At the end of the course, the student will have knowledge of the physical marine environment and knowledge of the typologies of external maritime works, the advantages and disadvantages of each type and the construction procedures of maritime works.

Likewise, students will acquire the capacity for the structural design of dikes and the design of port infrastructures, from bathymetry and geophysical studies to the geotechnical campaigns required for the subsequent geotechnical study of the projects.  

A complete in depth study of the most current criteria in the design of port infrastructures”  

The postgraduate diploma in Port Infrastructure Design contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Port Infrastructures
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Practical exercises where self assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Port Infrastructures
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

A quality program that will allow you, in addition to following the specialization, to have complementary support and information banks available"

Its teaching staff includes professionals from the field of civil engineering, who bring to this specialization the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists from leading companies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the postgraduate diploma. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned and experienced experts in Port Infrastructures.    

This program has the best teaching material available online or downloadable, to make it easier for you to manage your study and effort”

A very complete specialization, created with a total quality objective focused on bringing our students to the highest level of competence”

The objectives of this postgraduate diploma have been established based on realistic and necessary goals for professionals in the sector. Gradually, you will be able to see your learning and your progress in the mastery of the contents so that, at the end, you will have completed a complete process of professional growth. 

Realistic, achievable and high impact goals for your professional development" 

General Objective

• Create future professionals capable of addressing actions and solutions in the field of port infrastructures, from a multidisciplinary perspective and based on the investigation of the design of maritime works and the elements that influence it

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Port Planning and Regulation 

• Understand the evolution of port planning and deepen your understanding of current trends
• Understand the different tools for port planning
• Delve into the most important international regulations for the design of port infrastructures

Module 2. Maritime Port Layout and Berthing Works 

• Delve into the maritime layout of a port based a ROM maritime works recommendations
• Analyze the most convenient structural typology of the dock
• Delve into the design of docks
• Delve into the typologies of berthing works, the advantages and disadvantages of each type and the construction procedures of such works
• Delve into the structural design of berthing works

Module 3. Design of Shelter Works 

• Delve into the most important concepts for the design and construction of dams, their classification and selection of the most appropriate structural typology
• Delve into the knowledge of the physical marine environment and the different types of external maritime works, the advantages and disadvantages of each type and the construction procedures of maritime works
• In depth knowledge of the structural design of a dike and is familiar with various constructed dike designs

Module 4. Field Studies and Port Geotechnics 

• Understand the importance of conducting adequate field surveys in marine works
• Delve into the study of bathymetric, geophysical, geotechnical and data collection campaigns, including their planning
• Delve into the acquisition of geotechnical parameters for the design of port works based on the results of field studies
• Become familiar with a multitude of geotechnical solutions for constructed maritime projects

A stimulating professional growth journey designed to keep you interested and motivated throughout the program"