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Postgraduate programs in Integrated Water Management
Become a water leader!
At the International WaterCentre (IWC) we have custom-designed a practical, problem-based program in Integrated Water Management
- Masters
- Graduate Diploma
- Graduate Certificate
to equip you with the skills to become part of an elite group of water leaders with sustainable and holistic solutions to global water and climate change challenges.
Expert teaching staff
Our integrated, whole-of water cycle approach to integrated water resources management is taught by highly regarded academics and professionals in a range of disciplines from around the world and from leading Australian universities:
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
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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.
Learn real-world skills
Half the course is taught through lectures, half through working in teams and on individual projects, based in Australian or international settings.
- Gain skills through hands-on, problem-based learning
- Travel to North Stradbroke Island and Western Australia on field trips (included in your fee)
- Work with classmates from around the world
- Network with water professionals in Australia and overseas
- Masters students receive $1,000 towards professional development and $1,000 towards the third semester research project.
Study water management and advance your career
- Become familiar with all aspects of integrated water management.
- Gain water management expertise for developed and developing countries.
- Understand the importance of integrated water management from a global to local scale.
- Learn integration and managerial skills for 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 affecting water solutions.
- Study governance and institutional frameworks underpinning water management.
Integrated approach to water management
We teach a collaborative and integrated approach to sustainable water resource management, which not only considers engineering solutions, but also social, environmental, policy and legal aspects.
Education in water resource management - is it for you?
IWC students come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds including engineering, biology, chemistry, geology, public health, hydrology, natural resource management, social sciences and philosophy.
Students have a four year undergraduate degree in a related field of study and relevant work experience. They are new, mid or senior level professionals who see the IWC programs as a perfect vehicle to advance or change their career directions or gain new perspectives in their fields.
Upon graduation, IWC students may find employment in such areas as:
- High level management positions
- International development agencies
- National and international consultancy companies
- Policy and planning
- Government and private corporations
- Community and non-government organisations
