Master of Integrated Water Management

Griffith University Other

Description

The Master of Integrated Water Management creates water leaders by drawing on international teaching and research from many fields to provide a trans-disciplinary, whole-of-water-cycle approach to water management.

The program aims to build the capacity of future leaders in water resource management, with an emphasis on professionals working in developing countries. The program 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.

Course Objectives

Courses include:

1. New Perspectives on Project Management
2. Science of Water
3. Water, Sustainability and Development
4. Water Governance and Policy
5. Catchment and Aquatic Ecosystem Health
6. Economics for Water Resource Management
7. Community, Livelihoods, Development and Water
8. Urban Futures: Delivering Water Sensitive Cities
9. Water, Agricultural Landscapes and Food Security