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Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management GC. WRM
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 6 months (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Graduate Certificate

Program Outline

A unique blend of cross-institutional and cross-faculty study, providing students with access to a wide range of expertise, resources and state-of-the-art research facilities in the broad field of water resources management. Programs in water resources management offer a selection of specialised coursework electives and study options enabling students to create a program of study that meets their individual needs. Programs are designed to provide students with an opportunity to increase their breadth and depth of knowledge and application of skills in the area of water resources management. 

The core courses in this program are delivered in conjunction with IceWarm, an Australian Government initiative.

The Graduate Certificate is a 12 unit program of which students must complete 6 units of core courses and 6 units of electives.

Intending students should consult the program coordinator early in the year in which they plan to study to check whether particular courses or projects will be available in that year and/or that semester.

Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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Tuition fees ?
Australian Full-fee place: $9,000 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
You must have a completed Honours degree or equivalent in a related discipline of Engineering or Science; or, a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus an appropriate level of work experience as assessed by the Faculty.

How to Apply ?

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6.5 [more info]
Tuition fee ? International student place: $12,500 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Relevant Bachelor's degree or 4 year degree plus relevant work experience
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6.5
6
6
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Tuition fee ? International student place: $12,500 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Areas of Specialisation

Water Resources Management

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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Total units required for this program - 12 units

Core Courses

All candidates shall complete at least two of the following courses:

  • WRM 7000 Global Water Systems I (Natural Water Cycle) (3 units)
  • WRM 7002 Global Water Systems II (Engineered Water Cycle) (3 units)
  • WRM 7003 Water Resources & Society (3 units)
  • WRM 7004 Water Resources Planning & Management (3 units)
Elective Courses

Choose 6 units from the following:

Management of Water Infrastructure

The University of Adelaide

  • WRM 7011 Environmental Modelling, Management & Design (3 units)
  • WRM 7012 Water Resources Optimisation & Modelling (3 units)
  • WRM 7013 Water Distribution Systems & Design (3 units)
  • WRM 7014 Coastal Engineering & Design (3 units)
  • WRM 7021 GIS for Environmental Management (3 units)
  • WRM 7022 Analysis of Rivers & Sediment Transport (3 units)
  • WRM 7023 Water Resources Sustainability & Design (3 units)

University of South Australia

  • Strategic Asset Management (3 units)
  • Facilities & Asset Performance (3 units)
  • Facilities Program Management (3 units)
  • Asset Management Service Delivery (3 units)
  • Sustainability in Assets and Facilities (3 units)
  • Engineering Infrastructure Management (3 units)
  • Introduction Geographic Information Systems (3 units)

Deakin University

  • Water Resources Systems Analysis (3 units)
  • Water Resources Engineering (3 units)
  • Environmental Systems(3 units)
  • Risk and Environmental Sustainability (3 units)
  • Coastal Engineering Management (3 units)

Central Queensland University

  • Introduction to Maintenance Engineering (3 units)
  • Establishing the Maintenance Strategy (3 units)
  • Maintenance Organisations  (3 units)
  • Maintenance Systems and Documentation (3 units)
  • Auditing Maintenance Systems (3 units)

Ecosystem and Catchment Management

The University of Adelaide

  • WRM 7021 GIS for Environmental Management (3 units)
  • WRM 7024 Freshwater Ecology (3 units)
  • WRM 7025 Ecosystems Modelling for Environmental Management (3 units)
  • WRM 7026 Integrated Catchment Management (3 units)

Deakin University

  • Risk and Environmental Sustainability (3 units)
  • Integrated Catchment Management:Concepts, Principles and Planning (3 units)
  • Integrated Catchment Management: Practical Tools for Assessment and Implementation (3 units)
  • Aquatic Ecosystems Management and Rehabilitation (3 units)

 Central Queensland University

  • Environmental Risk Management (3 units)
  • Water Management 1 (3 units)

Water Quality and Treatment

The University of Adelaide

  • WRM 7010 Wastewater Engineering & Design (3 units)
  • WRM 7011 Environmental Modelling, Management and Design (3 units)
  • WRM 7013 Water distribution Systems and Design 3 units)

University of South Australia

  • Advanced Water Quality and Wastewater Management (3 units)
  • Design of Flood and drainage Systems (3 units)
  • Water Quality Modelling (3 units)
  • Water Quality Management (3 units)
  • Water Quality Fundamental & Processes N (3 units)

Deakin University

  • Environmental Systems Design (3 units)
  • Water Treatment Processes (3 units)
  • Wastewater Treatment Processes (3 units)
  • Water Reclamation and Reuse (3 units)

The following streams are not offered at the University of Adelaide:

  • Groundwater Hydrology/ Hydrogeology
  • Irrigation
  • Water Planning
Unstreamed Elective Courses
  • WRM 7015 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (3 units)
  • WRM 7017 Biostatistics (3 units)
  • WRM 7018 Epidemiological Research Methods (3 units)
  • WRM 7020 Industrial Toxicology (3 units)

Other Elective Courses

With permission from the Faculty, the following courses may be undertaken in lieu of an elective course:

  • WRM 7007 Research Methodology (3 units)*
  • WRM 7009 Specialised Studies I (3 units)

Note:
*This course is a prerequisite for Projects available in the Master of Water Resources Management.

Other relevant courses may be presented towards the requirements of the degree with the approval of the Faculty.

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Career Opportunities

Advanced technical and management roles in the many industries that interrelate with water resources management.

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Graduate Attributes

  • Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.
  • The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.
  • An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.
  • Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.
  • A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.
  • A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.
  • A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.
  • An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.

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Further Information

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