Master of Science in Water Resources
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
AED 1,600 / per credit **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* applications opens on 28th September 2021
** per credit hour
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Introduction
Overview
The Water Resources Master Program (WRMP) is an interdisciplinary graduate program that offers a Master of Science degree addressing all areas of Water. The program accepts both full and part-time students since its commencement in September 1999. The WRMP offers thesis and non-thesis options. Students with thesis option need to complete 30 CHs for graduation; while non-thesis option students need to complete 33 CHs to graduate. The WRMP covers various aspects related to water resources including (but not limited to) Integrated Water Resources Management and Sustainability, Groundwater Hydrology, Surface Water Hydrology, Subsurface Contaminant Hydrology, Water Quality, Risk Assessment, Environmental Engineering and Protection, Environmental Impact Assessment, Water Science and Technology, Hydrological and Hydrogeological Modeling, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Water Desalination, Hydraulic and Coastal Systems, Water Recycling, Water Infrastructure, Water Resources Planning and Assessment using GIS and Remote Sensing, and Water Economics and Policy. The participation of several experts from different university colleges conforms to the multidisciplinary nature of the program and brings deep knowledge on enormous practical applications related to water resources.
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Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Required Credit Hours: minimum of 30 hours
Water Resources (30 for theses and 33 for no-theses)
| Required Courses (9 CHs for thesis and non-thesis) (9 hours) | Credit Hours | |
| WATR602 | Water Resources Management | 3 |
| WATR608 | Graduate Seminar | 0 |
| WATR605 | Introduction to Water Science and Technology | 3 |
| STAT612 | Experimental Design & Analysis | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Elective Courses (15 CHs for thesis and 21 CHs for non-thesis) (15 hours) | Credit Hours | |
| CIVL602 | Environmental Impact Assessment Principles & Applications | 3 |
| WATR601 | Fluid Mechanics for Non-Eng. | 3 |
| WATR615 | Groundwater Hydrology | 3 |
| WATR617 | Water and Wastewater Treatment | 3 - 3 |
| WATR620 | Membrane Desalination | 3 |
| WATR631 | Special Topics in Water Resources | 3 |
| WATR632 | Directed Studies in Water Resources | 1 - 3 |
| WATR603 | Surface Water Hydrology | 3 |
| WATR606 | Water Quality | 3 |
| WATR611 | Hydraulics of Closed Conduits | 3 |
| WATR616 | Advanced Hydrochemistry | 3 |
| WATR618 | Introduction to Water Desalination | 3 |
| WATR622 | Coastal Hydrodynamics | 3 |
Thesis/Project
| 6 Credit Hours for Thesis option and 3 Credit Hours for non-thesis option (6 hours) | Credit Hours | |
| WATR640 | Research Thesis 1 | 6 |
| WATR695 | Technical Project 2 | 3 |
| 1: For Thesis 2: For Non-Thesis |
Merit Fellowship Award
To receive the Merit Award, students are expected to have high academic credentials and maintain their academic success at the UAEU. The Merit Fellowship Award offers financial assistance in form of a partial tuition waiver to qualified students. Students in STEM and strategic areas of the country (renewable energy, transportation, health, water resources, technology, space) will have priority.
Student Eligibility:
- Have Excellent Academic Standing (GPA ≥ 3.6/4.0).
- Maintain a GPA ≥3.6/4.0 during study at UAEU.
- Have no other financial sponsorship or award.
Benefits:
- 50% discount on tuition fees.
Duration:
- Valid until graduation as long as the student is abiding with the Student Eligibility conditions.
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Program Outcome
- Educate and train graduate students to become competent in relevant issues of water resources.
- Allow the program graduates, who may already be working in related institutions, to provide leadership and technical assistance to their institutions on water-resource related issues in accordance with the national needs.
- Enrich and strengthen cooperation and scientific research in the field of water resources on national, regional, and international levels.
- Motivate students to be easily engaged in life-learning experience in various areas related to Water Resources.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge on Water Resources Assessment, Development, and Management with specific reference to arid regions conditions.
- Acquire skills to address contemporary issues related to Water Resources and understand their social and economic impacts.
- Develop skills of utilizing modern assessment and prediction tools related to water resources including field tests and computer software.
- Communicate effectively and produce professional reports related to various disciplines of Water Resources.
- Apply basic concepts in management, public policy, and leadership in various areas of water resources.