water management course

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international master of science programme in

water management

specialisations

water quality management

water resources management

water services management

water conflict management


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Wateris an issue of strategic importance,with strong environmental, social andeconomic implications, as expressed inglobal dialogues, such as the UN MillenniumSummit and the World Water Fora.

water


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introducing the unesco-ihe

institute for water education

UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education is continually updating its

learning facilities, infrastructure and instruction modalities to provide

advanced multimedia channels for communication, through blended

learning systems; ranging from face-to-face meetings to Internet, video-

conferencing and the World Bank Institutes Global Development Learning

Network.

UNESCO-IHE trained professionals have access to and remain part of a

global partnership network, consisting of Alumni, guest lecturers, experts

and renowned centres of knowledge, together providing a vast source of

expertise to draw upon. Since its establishment in 1957, the Institute has

trained 13,800 scientists, engineers and decision-makers representing morethan 160 countries. Alumni reach senior positions in their home countries

and become nationally and internationally recognised experts in their fields

of speciality.

I hope to welcome you here at UNESCO-IHE,

Professor Richard A. Meganck, Rector

One message is clear: the need for a more integrated approach to water

and environmental resources management calls for professionals with a

high degree of specialisation, as well as generalists equipped to lead and

manage multidisciplinary efforts, individuals and organisations in the

water and environment sectors world-wide.


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The Institute puts great importance on providingoptimal study conditions for all participants.Hence, the Student Affairs department simplifiesthe transition to the Netherlands by organisingIntroduction Days, and helps you to deal

with various formalities such as visa, travelarrangements, residence permits and insurance.In case of medical problems the Institute hasexcellent contacts with doctors, and there is acounsellor available at the Institute.

UNESCO-IHE provides fully furnishedaccommodation in Delft for all participants of theInstitutes programmes, available upon arrivaland for the duration of the study period, all withinwalking distance of the Institute.

The Institutes facilities and services include: Housing facilities, all equipped with computers

and internet connections 14,000 m2 premises, including three

interconnected buildings;

Four modern teaching and researchlaboratories: aquatic ecology, microbiologyprocess and analytical laboratories;

A library with on-line connections to aworldwide network of libraries, and a readingroom containing many international journalsand magazines;

Multifunctional lecture theatres and a fullyequipped auditorium seating 300;

Extensive ICT facilities and avideoconferencing facility studio;

Student health services;

A restaurant offering a wide variety of mealsand snacks; Sports facilities and events; An in-house prayer room.

optimal study conditions


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Many regions of the world are increasingly facing challenges when it comes to managing water, and the

nature of these challenges differs from one location to the next. It may relate to having too little water

while water demands are growing explosively (water scarcity), too much water (flooding), and water of

poor quality rendering them unfit to sus tain the ecosystem or challenges related to providing water for

people, industry and agriculture.

Addressing these challenges requires that water managers apply an integrated and interdisciplinary

approach, involving hydrological, biophysical, chemical, economic, institutional, legal, policymaking

and planning aspects. The International Masters Programme in Water Management provides such an

integrated and interdisciplinary approach. The programme brings together the scientific study of waterresources with practical planning and management skills. Participants are encouraged to study water

management from a multi-disciplinary perspective and to seek integrated solutions.

international master of science programme in

water management

Participant profile

Young and mid-career professionals, in technical

or management positions, with responsibilities for,

or interests in, water and environmental resources,

quality issues or provision of water and sanitation.

The programme is open to participants from a

range of academic backgrounds, as long as they

have a Bachelors degree in an area that contributes

to water management, including engineering,

economics, law, social sciences and natural

sciences.

Aim of the Programme

The Water Management Masters Programme

aims to develop knowledge, insight and skills

required to design, implement and evaluate water

management policies and strategies to achieve

effective governance of water resources. Once

they have successfully completed this programme,

graduates will be able to:

Describe the rational for an integrated and

interdisciplinary approach for managing the

water system;

Identify and critically assess the differentfunctions of the water resources system and

the often competing interests of the various

water users;

Design, apply and evaluate models for

institutional arrangements with emphasis on

institutional reforms, policy development and

good governance;

Conduct, independently or in a multidisciplinary

team, research;


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The MSc programme at UNESCO-IHE willequip you with the skills needed to work onstrategic, technical and managerial problemsat local, national and international levels. Yourprofessional vision will develop because you

will exchange knowledge in an internationalatmosphere, learning from best practices invarious regions of the world. Special attentionwill be paid to local conditions that will invariablyinfluence your decision making process.

You will be encouraged to develop an integratedapproach in your work with the aim of achievingsustainable solutions, taking into account themultidisciplinary aspects of challenges you mayencounter during your career. This means that theup-to-date knowledge you acquire during your

studies will be directly applicable to solve currentproblems in your home countries.

The applied, strategic and fundamental scientificresearch activities at the Institute, both atthe MSc and PhD level, focus on matters ofimmediate concern to the international waterarena. This high level, solution-oriented research

is increasingly taking place in collaboration withresearch institutes all over the world.

The Institutes academic staff is composed ofestablished international and Dutch professorsand lecturers. A pool of guest lecturers andpartners from a global network are able toprovide additional expertise in the various areasof specialisation of the Institute.

UNESCO-IHE MSc degrees are legallyaccredited, and participants awarded this degree

are eligible for admission to PhD programmes allover the world. In the MSc programmes, a mixof modern knowledge transfer methods is used,including lectures, workshops, role-plays, video,internet, study tours, and field visits.

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Foundation Phase

The Water Management

Programme starts with a number

of basic subjects.

Principles of Integrated Water

Resources Managementpresents

the latest insights, context and

concepts in integrated waterand environmental resources

management.

Water Resources System focuses

on understanding the physical

systems and the interactions

between water quality

and quantity, and between

atmosphere, surface, soil and

groundwater.

Research and Methodology

develops the participants

research and managerial skillsand lets them apply these skills

in a role-play on the multi-

disciplinary aspects of IWRM.

Water Governance introduces

the complexities of the

relationship between water, the

environment and society through

an interdisciplinary approach,

including law, political science,

public administration, economics

and sociology.

Specialisation Phase

Participants in the Water

Management Programme

can choose one of three

specialisations, each of which

highlights one critical aspect of

water management. These are:

Water Quality Management

Water Resources Management

Water Services Management

Water Conflict Management

Integration Phase

After completing their

specialisation, Water Management

participants come together in

a multi-disciplinary, problem-

solving environment, to integrate

their knowledge, insights and

skills, and to apply what theyhave learned. A two-week

international field trip, addressing

contemporary water management

issues in Europe, is followed by a

four-week period of group work

aimed at seeking management

solutions for a simulated river

basin in a development context.

Each participant formulates a

strategy, introduces organisational

changes, and addresses financial,

operational and managementchallenges. This will require

participants to apply the tools

studied during their specialisation

in a practical management task.

MSc Research

The Water Management

programme culminates in an MSc

dissertation. This starts with a

six-week period to develop an

individual research proposal.

During the proposal development

a number of short courses areoffered on special topics covering

the latest developments in Water

Management, e.g. Water &

Climate. The actual research

takes place over a period of about

six months. The participants

undertake applied research in a

field directly pertaining to their

professional experience, interest

and conditions.

The International Masters Programme in Water Management is

an 18 month course, of which the first year will be spent tackling

basic and specialised modules, followed by six months in which

participants take part in a fieldtrip, pursue a research topic andcomplete their MSc thesis.

The programme consists of three distinct phases:

A foundation phase

A specialisation phasein which participants choose to study Water

Quality Management, Water Resources Management or WaterServices Management or Water Conflict Management

An integration phaseduring which participants are challenged

to bring together and apply their cumulative learning during an

international fieldtrip, group work, and an MSc thesis .

The programme comprises lectures, workshops and exercises given

by experts in the field, and combines these with electronic learning

and video-conferencing, hands-on field visits and seminars.

All course related information

is subject to change.

Please check our website

www.unesco-ihe.org/education

for the most updated info.

programme structure


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water quality management

Specialisation

Water Quality Management studies the water quality impacts of human

activities on aquatic ecosystems, and presents remedial actions as well as legal

and institutional arrangements for sound management of the different uses.

Participant Profile

The Water Quality Management specialisation aims at engineers and

scientists responsible for or involved in planning, developing and

implementation of water quality policies, strategies and programmes.

For the Water Quality Management specialisation affinity with

chemistry and biology is required.

Learning Objectives

After completing this specialisation, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical, chemical

and biological processes of the environment and identify the impacts

of human activities on aquatic ecosystems

Name and explain principles, concepts and instruments of main

national and international water and environmental legislation and

common and desired institutional and management arrangements

Interpret, design and optimise water quality monitoring and

assessment schemes in the watershed

Apply experimental, statistical and modelling tools for interpreting

and designing water quality management programmes

Critically analyse and evaluate alternative water quality management

programmes

Course Contents

The Water Quality Management specialisation offers six modules allowing

the participants to broaden and deepen their understanding of specific

management issues. Participants learn to apply some essential tools for

managing water quality.

Water Quality Assessmentaddresses common and critical water pollution

factors, including indicators, sources, causes and effects. This topic

demonstrates and applies appropriate monitoring, modelling and risk

assessment in case study and simulated settings.

Environmental Planning and Implementation enables participants to apply

sustainable development concepts to policy analysis, using environmentalimpact assessment and natural resource valuation.

Water & Environmental Law helps participants to understand the need for

water and environmental legislation, and to become familiar with the most

appropriate institutional and management arrangements for integrated

water resources management.

Aquatic Ecosystemsis a module that enables participants to tackle

environmental problems related to freshwater ecosystems. This immerses

participants in practical field measurements of a small catchment area, and

combines this with laboratory experiments on samples they take during the

field work and on GIS and computer modelling.

Participants can choose two of the following modules: Wetlands for Water Quality

Environmental Engineering

Watershed and River Basin Management

Public-Private Partnership (PPP)


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water resources management

Specialisation

Water Resources Management studies the way in which water

availability and use are matched, and develops alternative land use

and water allocation policies and models and legal and institutional

arrangements from the local watersheds to the basin scale and beyond.

Participant Profile

This specialisation is designed for engineers and managers responsible

for planning, developing and implementing water resources projects

and programmes. Experience has shown that participants must have an

understanding of quantitative methods, such as statistical analysis, in

order to successfully complete this specialisation.

Learning Objectives

After completing this specialisation, graduates will:

Have understanding of the physical water system and be able to

predict and describe the impacts that human activities can have on the

water and environmental resources

Be able to name and explain principles, concepts and instruments of

main national and international water and environmental legislation

and common and desired institutional and management arrangements

Be able to model processes of water allocation and use at

different scales, and interpret model outcomes in order to gain an

understanding of problems, trends, causes and effects

Be able to describe socio-economic concepts that are relevant for

water resources planning and management

Course Contents

The Water Resources Management specialisation

offers six modules allowing the participants to

broaden and deepen their understanding of

specific management issues. Participants learn to

apply some essential tools for managing waterresources.

Water Systems Modelling provides a broad

introduction to the basics of hydrological,

hydraulic and systems modelling. Using

transparent spreadsheet models, participants

acquire an understanding of operational

concepts and develop an ability to interact

with more advanced modelling approaches.

Water Resources Planningpresents tried-and-

tested and innovative approaches to planning

water resources effectively, formulating

strategy and evaluating management optionsat national and international river basin level,

using a number of different criteria.

Water & Environmental Law and Institutions

helps participants to understand the need for

water and environmental legislation, and to

become familiar with the most appropriate

institutional and management arrangements

for integrated water resources management.

Managing Water Organisationsprovides

participants with a keen insight into what

makes an organisation and its managerseffective in addressing changing demand

for services, and demonstrates how this

effectiveness can be sustained.

Advanced Water System Modelling

introduces optimisation tools and catchment

balances based on remote sensing and GIS.

In addition to these compulsory modules,

participants can choose two of the following

modules:

Negotiation and Mediation

Watershed and River Basin Management Public-Private Partnership (PPP)


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Participant Profile

The Water Services Management specialisation is designed for professionals

active in the water services sector. Participants from line ministries, water

supply and waste water companies, municipal assemblies, but also from a NGO

or CBO background are set to benefit from the well-balanced programme.

Learning Objectives


Concisely argue and defend a given position in current debates to

contemporary water services management issues

Design and assess institutional and managements arrangements for the

provision of water services in a multi-disciplinary manner

Explain concepts and procedures that are relevant for the day-to-day

operational and organisational management of water sector utilities

Explain financial instruments for the provision of water services Assess and design reform and change management strategies that integrate a

combination of technical, legal, administrative and financial measures

water services management

Specialisation

Water Services Management studies the provision of water and

sanitation services and the management of related infrastructure. The

Water Services Management specialisation incorporates the analysis and

design of institutional arrangements, financial instruments and business

models for providing services in different socio-economic contexts.

Course Contents

The Water Services Management specialisation

offers six modules allowing the participants to

broaden and deepen their understanding of specific

management issues. Participants learn to apply some

essential tools for managing water services. Water Supply and Sanitation Systemscovers

technical and engineering options, standards and

developments. Participants match water supply

and sanitation technology to a wide range of

local conditions in order to ensure sustainable

performance and technical reliability.

Water Sector and Utility Managementprovides

a general introduction to the subject of water

services management. Specifically, participants

analyze and discuss different institutional

arrangements and management options for

providing water services. Financial Management in the Water Sector

enables participants to tackle finance issues at

utility level. It suggests different ways of financing

water companies and undertaking cost-recovery

for sanitation and wastewater treatment. It dispels

current myths about finance mechanism by

clarifying concepts, objectives and tasks.

Water & Environmental Law helps participants to

understand the need for water and environmental

legislation, and to become familiar with the

most appropriate institutional and managementarrangements for integrated water resources

management.

Managing Water Organisationsprovides

participants with a keen insight into what makes

an organisation and its managers effective in

addressing changing demand for services, and

demonstrates how this effectiveness can be

sustained.

In addition to the main modules of the WSM

specialisation, participants can also choose one of the

following modules as an elective: Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

Watershed and River Basin Management


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Talk about Delft and you talkabout water. The city itself owesits name to the Dutch worddelving, digging the oldestcanal, the Oude Delft, on which

two monumental buildings ofUNESCO-IHEs premises arelocated. Water has always playedan important role in the citys 750years of history and continuesto do so today. Therefore, it isno surprise that many waterengineering and technologyrelated organisations have chosenDelft as their home base.

Since Delft is a university city,there are plenty of affordablecultural events to be enjoyedthroughout the year, and anabundance of cafes, restaurants,

museums and theatres to spendtime away from your studies. Delftis well connected to the Dutchpublic transport system, and it iseasy to explore other places ofinterest, both in the Netherlandsand throughout Europe.

delft


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water conflict management

Participant Profile

The programme is designed for water managers as well as for institutional, legal

international relations experts interested in local, national and international

water management.

Learning Objectives


Name and explain principles, concepts and instruments of main national

and international water and environmental legislation and common and

desired institutional and management arrangements.

Design and apply models for institutional development with emphasis on

water policy development, functional decentralisation and good governance.

Design and facilitate inclusive consultation, negotiation, mediation

and decision-making processes between water users and their

representatives, water managers, politicians and other decision makers. Identify and critically assess the different functions of the water resources

system and the, often competing, interests of the various water using

sectors.

Specialisation

Water Conflict Management studies the management of conflicts over

water resources. It focuses on negotiation, mediation and decision-

making processes, in order to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts

concerning water. UNESCO-IHE offers this programme in collaboration

with the University of Dundee in the UK and the UNESCO programme

Potential Conflict to Cooperation Potential (PCCP).

Course Contents

The 18-month programme offers two different

diplomas, an MSc for students enrolled at the

UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education

in Delft and an LLM for those enrolled at the

Centre for Water Law, Policy and Science inDundee. The first semester is identical for all

students, while the second semester offers the

possibility for specialisation in water law or

management.

The first semester, the students are introduced

to water governance from the law, policy,

management, and scientific perspectives. The

second part familiarises the students with the

fundamentals of water law, institutional aspects

of water management, and negotiation and

mediation techniques.

The first semester concludes with a PotentialConflict to Cooperation Potential (PCCP)

symposium. The symposium brings together

current and past students (the PCCP alumni),

members of the Universities Partnership for

Transboundary Waters, as well as invited

speakers in the field of water governance

and conflict resolution. The purpose of the

symposium is to provide an annual meeting

opportunity to discuss contemporary issues

relating to PCCP issues.

Institutional Analysiscovers decision making

processes, public participation, social-

technical perspective, and linkages of

representation.

Negotiation & Mediationcovers negotiation

and mediation theory, negotiation skills and

tools, multi party negotiation, cross cultural

negotiation, and consensus building.

Water & Environmental Law helps

participants to understand the need for

water and environmental legislation, and tobecome familiar with the most appropriate

institutional and management arrangements

for integrated water resources management.

Water Resources Planning presents tried-

and-tested and innovative approaches

to planning water resources effectively,

formulating strategy and evaluating

management options at national and

international river-basin level, using a

number of different criteria. Managing Water Organisationsprovides

participants with a keen insight into what

makes an organisation and its managers

effective in addressing changing demand

for services, and demonstrates how this

effectiveness can be sustained.

In addition to the main modules of the

WCM specialisation, participants can also

choose one of the following modules as

an elective:

Private-Public Partnership Watershed and River Basin Management


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make unesco-ihe your network

UNESCO-IHE is a member in a vastinternational network of water relatedinstitutions, and functions as a pro-activeinterface between knowledge networksand centres, public and private sectororganisations, scientific and professionalassociations and other members of theinternational water community. Throughthese partnerships, the Institute broadensits knowledge base and is more effective inresponding to the demand for its services.

As a participant, you profit from the contactsthe Institute has made during its half acentury of existence. When studying atUNESCO-IHE, you meet leading figures fromthe international water arena. Also, yourprofessors and lecturers will put your studyin the perspective of global dialogues andtargets such as the Millennium DevelopmentGoals. The Institutes approach applies aninternational perspective to solve domesticproblems: think globally, act locally.

After graduation, you remain part ofUNESCO-IHEs global partnership network,also consisting of guest lecturers, experts andrenowned centres of knowledge, togetherproviding a vast source of expertise to drawupon.


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Innovative learning at UNESCO-IHE equips you with the research,managerial and technical skills needed to deal with challenges in the fieldsof water, the environment and infrastructure. With the help of thousands ofAlumni active in the water and environment sectors, UNESCO-IHE is ableto design and more effectively apply educational materials and processes

in the delivery of joint products and services. Advances in distance andelectronic learning are changing the manner, efficiency and effectivenessby which participants create, share, and apply knowledge with the Alumni,partnership and development communities.

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MSc APPLIcATION FORM

I wish to apply for the following MSc programme and specialisation:

Personal data

College and/or university education

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Categories (circle the one applicable): (semi)government / educational - research institution / non-governmental organisation / small- or medium-scale business or industry /

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Professional employment(continued)

Only complete application forms can be taken into consideration. Please enclose: This application form, completed, signed and returned by airmail (applications sent by email are not

taken into consideration) Copy of your passport (if available) One colour photograph, passport size Certied photocopies of diplomas/degrees/certicates and a certied copy of academic transcript Two reference letters: one from the university where you studied, and one from

your present employer For those whose mother tongue is not English (a list of countries exempted from the English language

test is on our website): results of t he TOEFL or IELTS test(no other tests are accepted)

In case you are involved in the execution of a specific project:

Project name

Location

Executing agency

Financing provided by

Short description of previous posts during the last 7 years

From(monthyear) to

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Why do you wish to follow the specialisation that you have chosen?

Which position and task description do you expect to get after having finished your MSc degree?

What provisional ideas do you have on an individual research topic for the thesis?

How is this topic related to problems your organisation addresses?

How did you come to know about this MSc programme?

Have you applied or are you planning to apply for a fellowship? yes/no Have you received confirmation of fin ancial support from your sponsor? yes/no

Name of organisation for fellowship

If the fellowship for which you have applied is not granted, or if you did not apply for a fellowship, who will pay for the expenses involved?

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Send all your documents by airmail to:UNESCO-IHE, PO Box 3015, 2601 DA Delft, The Netherlands

Please check: if you have indicated the name of the programme and if you have indicated the name of the specialisation.

For more information on the application procedure and admissionrequirements please visit our website www.unesco-ihe.org orsend an email to: [email protected]

The undersigned certifies that his/her statements made in answer to the foregoing questions are true, complete and correct.

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Contact details

UNESCO-IHEPO Box 30152601 DA DelftThe Netherlands

T +31 15 215 1715F +31 15 212 2921E [email protected]

UNESCO-IHE offers the following International Master of Science Programmes:

environmental science

municipal water and infrastructure

water management

water science and engineering

Visit www.unesco-ihe.org/education for more information.

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