IWC Master of Integrated Water Management

WEBINAR | Master of Integrated Water Management

Program and Scholarships

2 July 2014

Overview

1. The need for change

2. Master of Integrated Water Management

3. IWC Masters Scholarships

4. Other scholarships

5. Further information and contacts

Master of Integrated Water ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B (UWA)

1. The need for change

Global water availability changes

Master of Integrated Water ManagementCRICOS 059263A (The University of Queensland)

IPCC (2013), Climate Change 2013, the Physical Science Basis

Global demographics to 2050


UN (2010), World Urbanization Prospects: The 2009 Revision Population Database

2050 – 9.6 billion

2100 – 10.9 billion

UN DESA (2013)

Urban water sustainability?


Urban water pathology and solution?

Water by Design


Threatened water resources


Richter, B.D., Abell, D., Bacha, E., Brauman, K., Calos, S., Cohn, A., Disla, C., O’Brien,S.F., Hodges, D., Kaiser, S., Loughran, M., Mestre, C., Reardon, M. and Siegfried, E. (2013),

Tapped out: how can cities secure their water future? Water Policy 15: 335-363.

Threatened water, threatened food


Thirsty energy

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Electricity generation limited by water

WEF (2011), Water Security


Change



2. Master of Integrated Water Management

Master of Integrated Water Management (Postgraduate coursework degree)

IWC Founding Members:

•Students enrol through The University of Queensland, ranked in the top 50 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2013/14)

•Students benefit from the expertise of highly regarded academics and industry practitioners

•IWC students receive a co-badged degree from all four universities


T-Shaped Water Professionals


Learning for change


Custom-designed for future water leaders


MIWM students gain the technical, managerial and leadership skills they need to advance their career in the water sector and create innovative, whole-of-water cycle solutions to complex water challenges.

Transdisciplinary, integrated approach to teaching water management

Australian water expertise


Perth to Kalgoorlie pipeline (Western Australia)

Windmill and water tank on a farm property (New South Wales)

Building water sensitive cities (Melbourne, Victoria)

IWC students come from all over the world


IWC

Legend

Countries where MIWM students have come from, 2008 - 2014

Latin America

26 students

Latin America

26 students

North America

23 students

North America

23 students

Africa

33 students

Africa

33 students

Europe/Middle East

27 students

Europe/Middle East

27 students

Asia -Pacific

60 students

Asia -Pacific

60 students

Australia NZ

127 students

Australia NZ

127 students

Student backgrounds

IWC students come from a wide variety of backgrounds:

• Engineering• Science• Environmental management• Biology• Chemistry• Geology• Public health• Hydrology• Natural resource management• Social sciences • Philosophy


IWC Alumni – a global learning networkIWC Alumni – a global learning network

www.watercentre.org/alumniwww.watercentre.org/alumni


Over 700 professionals from 74 countriesOver 700 professionals from 74 countries

Program structure

International students

• Study 18 months full-time

Domestic students

•Study 18 months full-time or 3 years part-time/distance

All students

•Enrol through UQ

•Choose to graduate with Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters.

•Choose one of three specialisations:

1.International development

2.Urban water

3.Water, land and people


Experiential, hands-on learningField trips + problem-based learning projects + workshopsField trips + problem-based learning projects + workshops

Study in Brisbane, Queensland.

Many field trips in Australia and overseas:

• North Stradbroke Island• Gladstone• Brisbane River• Perth• Thailand, etc.


Final project

The final project can be a professional placement or a research project and can be undertaken in Australia or overseas.

Students tailor their final project experience to meet their professional or career development aspirations.


“Since 2008, students have conducted 113 final projects in 45 countries worldwide”

Career opportunities

• High level management (government and private sector)• International development agencies• National and international consultancies• Policy and planning bodies• Private water management companies

and water utilities• Community and non-government

organisations (NGOs)• Research / PhD



3. IWC Masters Scholarships

IWC Masters Scholarships

International scholarships

A. Up to two (2) GWP-IWC scholarships, each valued at AU$79,311 (tuition fees + overseas student health cover + living expenses + student visa) co-funded by IWC and the Global Water Partnership (GWP). These two scholarships are directed to female candidates (in line with GWP’s gender strategy) who hold citizenship in one of the 85 countries where GWP has a Country Water Partnership.

B. Up to two (2) IWC scholarships, each valued at AU$50,776 (tuition fees + overseas student health cover) funded by IWC. These will be available for international students with no restrictions on gender or citizenship. Men and women are invited to apply, regardless of their country of origin.

Domestic scholarships

C. Up to two (2) IWC scholarships, each valued at AU$49,920 (full tuition fees) funded by IWC. These are available for Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens.

www.watercentre.org/scholarships


Who can apply

Scholarships eligibility requirements


1. A completed undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an

internationally-recognised institution

2. English language proficiency. Most international students need to sit an

IELTS, TOEFL or PTE test and obtain the minimum scores as specified by

UQ’s English Language Policy.

3. Professional experience in a water related field is preferred but not

essential

MIWM program entry requirements

1. A completed undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an

internationally-recognised institution

2. English language proficiency. Most international students need to sit an

IELTS, TOEFL or PTE test and obtain the minimum scores as specified by UQ’s

English Language Policy.

3. At least two years of professional experience (paid work or volunteering

experience) relevant to the program

How to apply

Deadlines


1 Do you meet the minimum eligibility requirements?

2 Read the Scholarships Terms and Conditions

3 Submit an application (email or post) for the MIWM program to The University of Queensland by the deadline.

4 Submit an application for the scholarships via the IWC online form by the deadline.

1 August Closing date for international students

1 October Closing date for domestic students



4. Other scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)


AFRICA (due to open from September to December 2014)

Algeria; Angola; Botswana; Burundi; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Egypt; Ethiopia; Ghana; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Malawi; Mauritius; Morocco; Mozambique; Namibia; Nigeria; Palestinian Territories; Rwanda; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; South Africa; Swaziland;

Tanzania; The Gambia; Tunisia; Uganda; Zambia

http://www.adsafrica.com.au

AFRICA (due to open from September to December 2014)

Algeria; Angola; Botswana; Burundi; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Egypt; Ethiopia; Ghana; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Malawi; Mauritius; Morocco; Mozambique; Namibia; Nigeria; Palestinian Territories; Rwanda; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; South Africa; Swaziland;

Tanzania; The Gambia; Tunisia; Uganda; Zambia

http://www.adsafrica.com.au

ASIA(due to open from February to April 2015)

Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; Indonesia; India; Laos; Maldives; Mongolia; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan;

Philippines; Sri Lanka; Timor Leste; Vietnam

http://aid.dfat.gov.au/australia-awards

ASIA(due to open from February to April 2015)

Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; Indonesia; India; Laos; Maldives; Mongolia; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan;

Philippines; Sri Lanka; Timor Leste; Vietnam


PACIFIC(due to open from February to April 2015)

Federated States of Micronesia; Fiji; New Caledonia; French Polynesia; Wallis and Futuna; Kiribati; Marshall Islands;

Nauru; Niue and Tokelau; Papua New Guinea; Republic of Palau ; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu


PACIFIC(due to open from February to April 2015)

Federated States of Micronesia; Fiji; New Caledonia; French Polynesia; Wallis and Futuna; Kiribati; Marshall Islands;

Nauru; Niue and Tokelau; Papua New Guinea; Republic of Palau ; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu


Other funding options

Search scholarship databases

studyinaustralia.gov.au

Government funded scholarships, loans and other funding opportunities

watercentre.org/other-financial-aid

Financial assistance for Australian students (eg. FEE-HELP)

studyassist.gov.au


In addition to IWC Masters Scholarships, we have compiled a list of other funding options on our website:

watercentre.org/other-financial-aid


5. Further information & contacts

More information


www.watercentre.org/education/programs

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +61 7 3014 0200

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IWC Master of Integrated Water Management

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