Transportation Systems Instituto Superior Técnico

Overview

Transportation Systems are a central component of a country’s economy, as they enable the mobility of people and goods, enabling travel and transactions that sustain all economic and social activity. A master student in Transportation Systems will study and design transport networks, introducing intelligent systems, creating and managing services and acting in the management, construction and maintenance of infrastructure. Aiming at the efficient performance of these systems and technological innovation, professionals in this area are concerned with the entire life cycle of a transportation system, from environmental impacts to aspects such as pricing, support, search for potential users and policy definition.

Career prospects:

Técnico MSc graduates in Transportation Systems, may work in various modes of transport (road, rail, air and sea) and in various geographic scales (national, regional and local), being able to develop activities such as:

• Design and construction of transport infrastructure;
• Optimization and operation of transport networks;
• Development and operation of intelligent transport systems;
• Public or private administration of transport systems;
• Investment analysis;
• Scientific research and development;
• Quality control;
• Marketing of products, equipment and processes;
• Consulting, leadership, leadership and management roles.