Master of Water Resource Management
(N/0717/7/0001) (03/27) (MQA/PA 15293)
Programme Overview
The Master of Water Resource Management program at Lincoln University College prepares students for a rewarding career as a water-focused environmental scientist by providing them with the necessary professional skills. This course emphasises the significance of accurately assessing prospective and actual impacts on the water environment from industrial practises, abstraction, and agriculture. Students receive breadth in important planning and management disciplines while developing depth in a specialist area through this programme.
For successful completion of Masters degree each candidate should publish minimum of two research articles in Scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln University College affiliation.
Subject Highlights
| Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | MWRM 701 | Surface and Groundwater Hydrology | 3 |
| 2. | MWRM 702 | Water Quality and Treatment | 3 |
| 3. | MWRM 703 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 4. | MWRM 704 | Computer Application | 3 |
| 5. | MWRM 705 | Dissertation | NA |
| Research topics on any one of the following specialties | |||
| a. | Water Resources Management | ||
| b. | Surface Water / Ground Water Modelling | ||
| c. | Water / Wastewater Treatment | ||
| d. | Water Distribution and Network Design | ||
| e. | Irrigation and Drainage | ||
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements :
i. A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in the field or related fields with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Higher Education Provider (HEP) Senate; or
ii. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
iii. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five years of working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
iv. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (iii).
For International students, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the program. This is normally conducted through an assessment process.
Career Opportunities
The graduates of this program will be prepared for a professional career in water resource management. Employers value water resource professionals who have a comprehensive understanding of the various social, economic, and scientific aspects of water resource management. This degree equips them for several careers such as:
- Water Supervising Engineer
- Hydrologist
- Civil Engineer Manager
- Project Manager
- Hydraulic Engineer
- Deputy Water Manager
- Water Resources Director
- Water Resources Analyst
Program Aim
The program of Master of Water Resource Management will produce professionals who are:
- Knowledgeable to apply critical thinking in water resource management.
- Competent to practice and possess interpersonal skill to communicate with other professionals in related field to water resource management practices.
- Capable to work ethically and professionally and protrude personal skills for self-directed learning as well as digital skills in water resource management and its development.
- Efficient to show adequate leadership skill and responsibilities with the excellent numeracy skills in water resource management.