The Master of Science (Water Resources Management) is a 72-unit program offered by the School of the Environment, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
The course articulates with the Graduate Certificate in Science (Water Resources Management) and the Graduate Diploma in Science (Water Resources Management), and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the three awards. Candidates who have completed either of these courses are awarded credit for related topics.
Admission requirements
Applicants who do not hold the Graduate Diploma in Science (Water Resources Management) must normally hold a degree or equivalent qualification in any relevant discipline of science and engineering, from an approved tertiary institution. However, the Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature. These applicants will need to demonstrate relevant experience to an appropriate level and will be assessed at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.
Credit
Students with Bachelor Honours degree in a similar discipline may receive up to 36 units of credit.
Course aims
The program is designed to provide students with a program that offers them to gain both the overview as well as the depth of knowledge and application of skills in the different aspects of water resources management. These aspects include project management and integrated water management. Elective coursework and a choice of research or industry project enables students to build on the common 1st year topics a program of study that meets their individual needs and interest. The industry project has been designed to assist students in becoming professionally aware through quality interaction with industry leaders.
Learning outcomes
Graduates of the course are expected to be able to:
- understand the scientific problems involved in the management of water
- combine a broad range of science and management methods for integrated water resources management issues
- apply management fundamentals to solve current problems and to anticipate, mitigate and prevent future problems in the area of water resources management
- recognise and appreciate social, political, economic and environmental impacts on water resources management
- communicate effectively both orally and in writing, the nature of, and solution to, water resources management issues and problems.
Program of study
To qualify for the Master of Science (Water Resources Management), a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
Core - Year 1 topics
27 units comprising:
EASC8741 Fundamentals of Groundwater* (4.5 units)
ENVS8771 Ecohydrology GE* (4.5 units)
ENVS9722 Integrated Water Management (4.5 units)
ENVS9731 Public Health Aspects of Water Quality (4.5 units)
GEOG8700 Geographical Information Systems (4.5 units)
POAD9135 Project Management (4.5 units)
Option - Year 1 topics
Select 9 units from the below:
Students may replace an option topic with another relevant topic where approved by the course coordinator.
EASC9700 NCGRT Australian Groundwater School* (4.5 units)
EASC8702 Global Climate Change GE (4.5 units)
EASC8713 Field and Laboratory Techniques in Hydrology GE* (4.5 units)
EASC8742 Groundwater Modelling* (4.5 units)
EASC8751 Hydrochemistry GE* (4.5 units)
EASC9772 Groundwater Hydrology* (4.5 units)
EDUC9601 Strategic Thinking and Planning* (4.5 units)
ENVH9704 Risk Assessment and Management (4.5 units)
ENVS8732 Environmental Impact Assessment GE (4.5 units)
ENVS9712 Environmental Policy Development/Analysis (4.5 units)
ENVS9790 Field Studies in Environmental Disciplines GE* (4.5 units)
GEOG8701 Introduction to Remote Sensing GE (4.5 units)
GEOG8702 Image Analysis in Remote Sensing GE (4.5 units)
GEOG8731 GIS Modelling GE (4.5 units)
GEOG8732 Spatial Information Management GE (4.5 units)
GEOG8751 Advanced Spatial Statistics GE (4.5 units)
LEGL8300 Principles of Environmental Law (4.5 units)
LEGL8301 Theory and Practice of Environmental Compliance (4.5 units)
POAD9026 Management in Non-Governmental Organisations* (4.5 units)
POAD9056 Asset Management (4.5 units)
POAD9129 Environmental Policy and Governance* (4.5 units)
POAD9131 Development administration* (4.5 units)
POAD9139 Organisational Politics, Culture and Management* (4.5 units)
POAD9142 Leading and Managing Change* (4.5 units)
*Topic offered externally.
Option - Sequence 1, 2 or 3 topics
Each student choses in consultation with Program Director either Sequence 1, 2, or 3.
Sequence 1:
Major research project - 36 units comprising:
ENVS7720 Research Project Design and Conduct (4.5 units)
ENVS9730A Water Resources Management Major Research Project (4.5/31.5 units)
ENVS9730B Water Resources Management Major Research Project (4.5/31.5 units)
ENVS9730C Water Resources Management Major Research Project (4.5/31.5 units)
ENVS9730D Water Resources Management Major Research Project (4.5/31.5 units)
ENVS9730E Water Resources Management Major Research Project (4.5/31.5 units)
ENVS9730F Water Resources Management Major Research Project (4.5/31.5 units)
ENVS9730G Water Resources Management Major Research Project (4.5/31.5 units)
Or
Sequence 2:
Minor research project - 18 units comprising:
ENVS7720 Research Project Design and Conduct (4.5 units)
ENVS9770A Water Resources Management Minor Research Project (4.5/13.5 units)
ENVS9770B Water Resources Management Minor Research Project (4.5/13.5 units)
ENVS9770C Water Resources Management Minor Research Project (4.5/13.5 units)
Plus 18 units from the list of option topics from Option - Year 1 topics
Or
Sequence 3:
Minor research project - 18 units comprising:
ENVS7720 Research Project Design and Conduct GE (4.5 units)
ENVS9770A Water Resources Management Minor Research Project (4.5/13.5 units)
ENVS9770B Water Resources Management Minor Research Project (4.5/13.5 units)
ENVS9770C Water Resources Management Minor Research Project (4.5/13.5 units)
Plus Industry placement, 18 units comprising:
ENVS9760A Water Resources Management Industry Placement (4.5/18 units)
ENVS9760B Water Resources Management Industry Placement (4.5/ 18 units)
ENVS9760C Water Resources Management Industry Placement (4.5/18 units)
ENVS9760D Water Resources Management Industry Placement (4.5/18 units)