Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management - University of South Australia

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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:

• 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.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing 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 two or more 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 an official language; or
• 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 International students: $AU 11,500 per 0.5 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Rules

1. This is a full fee paying program.
2. Students must complete at least 50% of their studies at their home institution.
3. 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 with the approval of the Program Director.
4. 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. A maximum of three core courses can be replaced with alternate coursework electives.
5. Students may be allowed to undertake coursework electives from other university postgraduate courses

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.