Programmes Objective
The programme aims at producing water engineers and managers with expertise in the field of Water Resources, Hydrology, Hydraulics and Environmental Management. Participants will have a clear understanding of Integrated Water Resources Management to play essential roles in Government institutions and in the private sector in the integrated management of water resources. The participants after completion will be equipped to plan, design, operate and manage water resources projects.
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Target Groups and Employment Opportunities
The course targets young and mid-career professionals in the water sector. It is expected to benefit individuals working and seeking to work with organizations dealing with
- Hydrological and meteorological data;
- Design and operation of water resources projects, e.g., irrigation, hydropower, water resources development, etc;
- Management of water resources systems;
- Planning and implementation of water policies and dealing with transboundary issues;
- Research institutes, tertiary institutions, and NGOs.
 Programme Modules
Module |
Module Name |
Course Name |
1 Â |
Introduction to Water Resources  |
Integrated Water Resources Management |
Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Planning |
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Applied Hydraulics in soil and water systems |
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Urban Hydrology and Urban Drainage |
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2 Â |
Mathematics and Research Methods  |
Applied Statistics, Operations Research & Systems Analysis |
Data management, GIS and Spatial Planning |
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Research Methods & Scientific communication |
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3 Â Â Â |
Advanced Hydrology and Modeling |
Applied Hydrology |
Hydrogeology |
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Water Systems Modeling |
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4 |
Environmental Quality  |
Environmental Impact and Risks Assessment |
Water Quality Management and Public Health |
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5 Â |
Water Resources Engineering |
Reservoir Development & Operation  |
Small Hydraulic Structures |
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Irrigation Engineering |
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Water Resources Planning |
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6 Â |
Water Resources Management |
Water and Environmental Law |
River Basin Management |
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Hydro-Power Development |
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7 |
Management and Institutions  |
Community Participation and Institutional Development |
Project Management |
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Engineering Economy and Financial Management |
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8 Â |
Project Design  |
Group Project |
One month internship |
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9 |
MSc Thesis |
Individual Research Thesis |