Course in Waterfront Design and Port Redevelopment
Online 300-hour course in waterfront design and port redevelopment. 6 MODULES COVERING ROYAL LEGISLATIVE DECREE 2/2011, Consolidated text of the Law on Ports of the State and the Merchant Navy, Law 22/1988, on Coasts and Rhino. Assigned tutor and open enrollment.
Course in Waterfront Design and Port Redevelopment — studying from New Zealand
Civil engineering is one of New Zealand's largest engineering employers, driven by the need for earthquake-resilient infrastructure, roading, water and wastewater systems across a seismically active country. Major projects include Auckland's City Rail Link and Wellington's transport upgrades, with rail maintained largely by KiwiRail. Engineers work for consultancies, contractors and councils, and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment administers the Building Act and related standards, while Waka Kotahi manages the national land transport network.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,280 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
What is the recognition pathway for civil and rail engineers in New Zealand?
Engineering New Zealand administers Chartered Professional Engineer registration, which is the main recognised professional standard for civil engineers. Rail is regulated through the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and the Ministry of Transport. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so employers or the relevant body decide how much weight to give them.
Who hires civil, rail and smart city engineers in New Zealand?
Employers include city and regional councils, central government agencies, consultancies, contractors, and rail and transport operators. Smart city roles increasingly combine infrastructure knowledge with data and digital systems. Hiring usually depends on registration, experience and project records, so a private qualification is a supporting credential rather than a guaranteed entry point.
Will I need a visa, and how do fees and employer funding work?
No student visa is needed to study from home, because all programmes are 100% online and taught in English. Each programme includes an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Master's programmes take 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300, so check the time commitment against your workload.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse international port redevelopment experiences.
Interpret the legal framework of the port and coastal public domain.
Design maritime waterfront public spaces integrated with the city.
Integrate port heritage into new urban uses.
Assess the economic viability of waterfront developments.
Incorporate resilience against sea-level rise.
Develop a port waterfront redevelopment project.
Who it's for
- Urban architect who wishes to specialise in Waterfront Design and Port Redevelopment.
- Port–city relations technician who wishes to specialise in Waterfront Design and Port Redevelopment.
- Real estate development manager who wishes to specialise in Waterfront Design and Port Redevelopment.
- Maritime front landscape designer who wishes to specialise in Waterfront Design and Port Redevelopment.
- Port planning consultant who wishes to specialise in Waterfront Design and Port Redevelopment.
- Industrial heritage technician who wishes to specialise in Waterfront Design and Port Redevelopment.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join port authorities.
What you'll work with
- Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011, Consolidated Text of the Law of State Ports and the Merchant Marine
- Law 22/1988, of Coasts
- Royal Decree 876/2014, General Regulation of Coasts
- Royal Legislative Decree 7/2015, Consolidated Text of the Land and Urban Rehabilitation Law
- Law 16/1985, of the Spanish Historical Heritage
- Law 7/2022, on waste and contaminated soil
- Law 21/2013, on Environmental Assessment
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Origins of port redevelopment1.2Baltimore Inner Harbor and Boston1.3London Docklands1.4Port Vell in Barcelona1.5Abandoibarra in Bilbao1.6HafenCity in Hamburg1.7Success and failure factors1.8Active port versus obsolete port1.9Criticisms: gentrification and privatisation1.10Case study: comparison of three waterfronts
2.1Port public domain and uses2.2Declassification of port land2.3Port space use plan2.4Special plan and urban coordination2.5Coastal law and easements2.6Port–city agreements2.7AIVP Charter and 2030 Agenda for port–city2.8Governance and management companies2.9Citizen participation in redevelopment2.10Workshop: analysis of land-use compatibility on a quay
3.1Continuity of public space with the water3.2Promenades, piers and platforms3.3Port and industrial heritage3.4Warehouses, cranes and industrial memory3.5Mixed use: residential, cultural, nautical3.6Mobility and access3.7Design against flooding and sea-level rise3.8Landscape and coastal vegetation3.9Lighting and night-time life3.10Practice: image plan for a redeveloped quay
4.1Development and concession models4.2Port land valuation4.3Economic viability of uses4.4Public–private partnership in port developments4.5Phasing and temporary urbanism4.6Cultural facilities as drivers4.7Cruise tourism and urban effects4.8Affordable housing on waterfronts4.9Public space management after completion4.10Case study: financial model of a redevelopment
5.1Adaptation to sea-level rise5.2Water quality and urban bathing5.3Decontamination of port land5.4Marine biodiversity and living shorelines5.5Energy and efficient buildings5.6Sustainable mobility and boating5.7Sustainable urban certifications5.8Social impact assessment5.9Urban success indicators5.10Workshop: adaptation strategy for a maritime front
6.1Selection of the port site6.2Urban and port diagnosis6.3Legal and governance framework6.4Use programme6.5Waterfront layout proposal6.6Public space design6.7Economic viability and phasing6.8Resilience strategy6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows it to be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Rhino, SketchUp, QGIS, Lumion, Autodesk Revit, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for comparative analysis of port redevelopments, layout proposal for a maritime front, and feasibility assessment of uses on port land. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse international port redevelopment experiences.
Interpret the legal framework of the port and coastal public domain.
Design maritime waterfront public spaces integrated with the city.
Integrate port heritage into new urban uses.
Assess the economic viability of waterfront developments.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses Rhino, SketchUp, QGIS, Lumion, Autodesk Revit. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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