Graduate Diploma in Science (Water Resources Management)
Graduate Diploma in Science (Water Resources Management)
The program is designed to produce graduates who understand the issues facing water resource managers, have an advanced interdisciplinary knowledge in this field, and are able to strategically assess ways of addressing these issues. Learning outcomes Graduates of the course are expected to be able to: demonstrate adequate understanding of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The program is designed to produce graduates who understand the issues facing water resource managers, have an advanced interdisciplinary knowledge in this field, and are able to strategically assess ways of addressing these issues.
Learning outcomes
Graduates of the course are expected to be able to:
- demonstrate adequate understanding of scientific problems involved in the management of water
- combine a range of science and management methods for integrated water resources management issues
- adequately apply management fundamentals to solve current problems and to anticipate, mitigate and prevent future problems in the area of water resources management
- recognise and adequately appreciate social, political, economic and environmental impacts on water resources management
- communicate satisfactorily both orally and in writing, the nature of, and solution to, water resources management issues and problems.
Your career
Graduates of these programs will be equipped to work across government, commercial and not-for-profit organisations. Water managers hold the future of the world’s most precious resource.
Potential occupations include:
- engineer
- scientist
- resource manager
- water treatment technologist
- policy writer
- agricultural consultant.
Potential employers include:
- government departments
- engineering, environmental and water management consultancies
- water management bodies
- aid organisations
- agricultural organisations.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants who do not hold the Graduate Certificate in Science (Water Resources Management) must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline of science and engineering, from an approved tertiary institution.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL iBT: 72 Total score with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing; Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing, 300 Reading, 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
