Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Natural and Built Environments
| Program Code: LCWM Program Level: Postgraduate Home Campus:
Mawson Lakes Program Length (in EFTSL):
0.5 |
Program director/s
- Dr Terry Lucke (LCWM)
HOW TO APPLY
Applications to this program are online via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Aim
The program is 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 wide variety of specialised coursework electives and study options enable students to create a program of study that meets their individual needs. Study options include further coursework, a research project or an industry project. The industry project has been designed to assist students in becoming professionally aware through quality interaction with industry leaders.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have completed one of the following qualifications:
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3 year undergraduate degree plus honours in a recommended field* (Australian or equivalent)
*Engineering and Science are considered as recommended fields.
** Professionals with extensive experience working in the water industry who do not meet the academic requirements may be eligible for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management.
It is assumed that all applicants will have a demonstrated background in mathematics (i.e. at least equivalent to year 12 mathematics (e.g. Mathematical Studies in South Australia). Course prerequisites indicate where a higher level of mathematical ability is required.
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, listening and Speaking subscores and minimum overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
- Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
- Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University. Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.
Content/structure
To be eligible for the degree students are required to complete a total of 18 units of core courses.
Fee information
Fees for Fee Paying Postgraduate students: $AU 9,125 per 0.5 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | |||
| CIVE 5060 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| CIVE 5061 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| CIVE 5062 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| CIVE 5063 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Rules
- This is a fee paying program.
- This program is available in full-time and part-time mode. Full-time students who wish to complete the Graduate Certificate in one study period may choose 2 core courses from the Program Schedule and 2 coursework electives from other University postgraduate programs with the approval of the Program Director.
- At the discretion of the Program Director, students who are able to provide evidence that they have successfully completed a similar postgraduate course or can demonstrate knowledge through professional experience; will be eligible to undertake an alternate coursework elective in place of a core course.
- Students must complete at least 50% of their studies at their home institution.
Notes
- All the ICE WaRM Universities contribute expertise to the delivery of the core courses. These courses and other specified courses are delivered using 'Access Grid', an internet conference facility.
Further information
The International Centre of Excellence and Water Resource Management (ICE WaRM) provides a national focus and international gateway to Australia's education, training and research expertise in water.