Students will develop the strategic, managerial and technical skills they need to advance in the water sector. They will become familiar with all aspects of integrated water resource management; be capable of providing water management expertise to help reduce poverty through equitable and sustainable use of water; be skilled to provide technical and managerial input into planning, design and operation of water projects and facilities; understand the principles of managing water supply, wastewater treatment and urban infrastructure projects; recognise the socio-economic factors impacting on effective water solutions; and understand the governance and institutional frameworks underpinning water resource management. The program focuses on building the skills base of students in such areas as critical thinking, problem solving, statistics and data management, knowledge transfer and effective leadership.

IWC trained professionals will develop the strategic, managerial and technical skills they need to advance in the water sector, locally and internationally. Graduates will be able to apply for high-level management positions in the public, private and non-governmental sectors. Students may pursue careers with international development agencies, private water management companies, or policy and planning bodies at various levels of government. Graduates from the program are expected to be especially interesting to consultancy companies carrying out work in developing countries, as well as in local domestic work.

A student is required to obtain #8 from Part A of the Master of Integrated Water Management list.