Master in Water Resources Management
Master in Water Resources Management
Program Overview
The Water Resources Management Program (WRM) addresses sustainability and security challenges of the water sector in the GCC countries using an integrated management approach; an approach that considers the physical (quantity, quality) aspects, as well as social, economic, environmental, and governance aspects of the water management system. The program emphasizes the application of modern decision support and technological tools, including simulation modeling, geographic information systems, remote sensing, Database, and Management Information System, in the assessment, development, management and planning of water resources.
Vision
The WRM program aspires to undertake its role as regional graduate programs in contributing to solving development issues faced by the GCC countries through innovation and effectiveness of its education and research programs and aspire to gain an international reputation and status as a center of excellence for water studies in arid regions
Mission
The WRM program aims to be an exemplary regional Gulf program spreading the culture of knowledge and focusing on regional imperatives for the GCC countries in the field of water resources management, and to contribute meaningfully to the efforts of the GCC countries in achieving sustainable and efficient water resources management systems as an input to sustainable development in the region through education, applied research, and training.
Program’s Objectives
Advancement of specialists in water resources management and planning.
Capacity building and enhancement of skills of those interested in the field of sustainable development and conservation of conventional and non-conventional water resources in arid regions through specialized training courses and making its regular courses available to GCC professionals under continuing education.
Conducting research and collaborating with national, regional, and international institutes and organizations to solve the problems and constraints facing conservation and development of water resources in arid zones.
Methods of Assessment
Summative and formative assessments evaluate students' learning and skills acquisition and academic achievement during the defined instructional period.
Admission Criteria
- GCC citizen / Arab residents in GCC countries.
- BSc degree in natural sciences, engineering and technology, agricultural or environmental sciences or management.
- Pass the admission interview.