4018 - Master of Integrated Water Management
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | MIWM |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | International Water Centre (Brisbane) and part on-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 72 |
| Duration (years) | 1.5 years FT, 3 years PT |
| Minimum grade for completion | To graduate with the Masters, students must gain a credit (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall. |
| Contact details | Nigel Tapper, Head of School School of Geography and Environmental Science Nigel.Tapper@arts.monash.edu.au |
Description
Objectives
The course focuses on building the skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, statistics and data management, knowledge transfer and effective leadership. It aims to build the capacity of future leaders in water resource management, with an emphasis on professionals working in developing countries. The course takes a multi-disciplinary 'whole-of-water-cycle' approach that equips students with practical tools and skills for adopting innovative solutions to local, regional, national and international water resource issues.
Students will:
- develop the strategic, managerial and technical skills they need to advance in the water sector
- become familiar with all aspects of integrated water resource management;
- be capable of providing water management expertise to help reduce poverty through equitable use of water
- be skilled to provide technical and managerial input into planning, design and operation of water projects and facilities
- understand the principles of managing water supply, wastewater treatment and urban infrastructure projects
- recognise the socio-economic factors impacting on effective water solutions
- understand the governance and institutional frameworks underpinning water resource management.
Structure
Requirements
Level four units
Offered at the International Water Centre - details at http://www.watercentre.org/education/masters:
- WTR4001 Project management
- WTR4002 Science of water
- WTR2003 Water, sustainability and development
- WTR4004 Water governance and policy
- WTR4100 Catchment and aquatic ecosystem health
- WTR4200 Water and community development
- WTR4300 Water planning and economics
- WTR4400 Water supply and sanitation
Level five units
Available at Monash University in 2010:
- WTR5000(A) Specialisation project (12 points)
- WTR5000(B) Specialisation project (12 points)
Alternative exit(s)
Students who have completed studies in this course to the value of:
- 24 points may apply to exit with a related graduate certificate
- 48 points may apply to exit with a related graduate diploma.
Students will also exit the masters with the appropriate award if they do not maintain the required academic level.
Award(s) received on completion