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HonoursCB95 - Master of Rail Safety Management
CB95 - Master of Rail Safety Management
At a GlanceInformation on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.
Aims - StructureAn outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.
Course PlansA detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program will possess a sophisticated set of skills and knowledge that will allow them to be leaders in rail safety management. Graduates will find employment within the rail industry as human factors specialists, consultants, researchers and safety managers.
About Rail Safety Management
The Master of Rail Safety Management is a postgraduate degree program that aims to develop a sophisticated set of skills and knowledge that provides the basis for leadership in rail safety management. The program is designed for, but not exclusive to, people currently working in the rail industry. The courses are run by distance education and provide a mixture of staff guided online-learning with practical experience in residential schools. Students in the program learn about human factors, occupational hygiene, safety management, risk management, rail regulation and legislation. At the Masters stage, students conduct research projects under the guidance of one of the research staff. Prospective students must have an undergraduate degree and/or at least five years relevant industry experience.