The Vision, Mission & Core Values of the School of Civil Engineering.
This page outlines the principles that guide our teaching, research, and community service. Our vision sets the direction for our future, our mission defines our purpose, and our core values shape the culture that drives excellence in civil engineering education and practice.
Vision
To be the premier Civil Engineering provider in PNG and the South Pacific that grows world-class Civil Engineers or technocrats for the real world.
Mission
To provide an opportunity to grow world-class Civil Engineers or technocrats through high-quality experiential Teaching & Learning, Research & Development, External Collaboration & Partnerships, Consulting Engineering, Commercial Testing, and Active Community Services with an ardent application of scientific and technological knowledge and innovation in Civil Engineering.
Core Values
To live in a culture of world-class Civil Engineers or technocrats who are honest and accountable for what they do, who are aware and with inclusiveness in a culturally diverse world, who are resourceful, who work innovatively and creatively to meet the fast pace of development with sustainability, and who can work as a team to achieve the vision and mission.
Graduate Statement
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology Civil Engineering Graduate will plan, design, construct, maintain and manage the nation’s physical infrastructure in a professional and sustainable manner.
Communication
Effective and appropriate communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of civil engineering knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences across all levels of society.
Problem Solver
Skills to review, analyze, consolidate, and synthesize knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems in Civil Engineering with intellectual independence.
Teamwork
Undertake various team roles, work effectively within a team, and utilize effective teamwork skills to achieve professional outcomes. Apply interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate to enhance outcomes through shared individual and collective knowledge within their specialization.
Ethical
Act responsibly and with accountability for our behavior and practice ethically and professionally.
Lifelong Learning
Recognize the need for engaging in life-long learning to ensure contemporary knowledge within their specialization to address issues due to changing technical scenarios and the ability to address challenges using a problem-based approach.
Innovative
Cognitive, technical, and creative skills to investigate; analyse, and synthesize complex information and theories to generate appropriate theoretical and professional responses to problems in Civil Engineering.