This paper describes seven reference models that can be used to structure relevant topics in the process of designing and developing a program for an Executive Masters of Transport & Infrastructure. It shows the necessity to study the field of transport systems from an inter-disciplinary viewpoint. It seems evident that structuring relevant topics and emphasizing the relationships between these topics will make it easier to develop a knowledge structure to mimic important transport systems issues. Before one can develop a curriculum, for a program that addresses transport systems in their full complexity, one should first build a framework to (re)-structure transport and infrastructure related knowledge. Several reference models can be used as a backbone to build such a framework. Reference models discussed and analysed in this paper are: (1) Confetti Reference Model, (2) Mono-Disciplinary Reference Model, (3) Causal Relationship Reference Model, (4) Layered System Reference Model, (5) Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis & Management Reference Model, (6) Life Cycle Engineering & Management Reference Model, and (7) Restricted A La Carte Reference Model. Based on qualitative analyses these reference models are assessed. The Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis & Management Reference Model flavoured with the Layered System Reference Model seems to be the most suitable reference model to use as the backbone for the design of the curriculum for a new Executive Master of Transport & Infrastructure at the Delft University of Technology. For the covering abstract see ITRD E128680.
Samenvatting