International WaterCentre (IWC) www.watercentre.org Our Mission – to create tomorrow’s water leaders by changing the way people think about, act and solve complex water management challenges.
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1. International WaterCentre (IWC)www.watercentre.orgOur
Mission to create tomorrows water leaders by changing the waypeople
think about, act and solve complex water management
challenges.
2. ChangeMaster of Integrated Water ManagementCRICOS 059263A
(UQ) | CRICOS 076855B (UWA)
3. T-Shaped Water ProfessionalsMaster of Integrated Water
ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B (UWA)
4. Master of Integrated Water Management(Masters by
coursework)IWC Member universities:IWC students receive a co-badged
degree from all four universitiesMaster of Integrated Water
ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B (UWA)
5. Full time study (3 semesters)Master of Integrated Water
ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B (UWA)
6. Student backgroundsIWC students come from a wide variety
ofbackgrounds: Engineering Science Environmental management Biology
Chemistry Geology Public health Hydrology Natural resource
management Social sciences PhilosophyMaster of Integrated Water
ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B (UWA)
7. IWC Students come from all over the world !Master of
Integrated Water ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B
(UWA)
8. AusAID & IWC Masters StudentsMaster of Integrated Water
ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B (UWA)Since 2008, the
MIWM has welcomed 50 AusAID AASsponsored students from 33 countries
across Africa, Asia, LatinAmerica, the Middle East, Caribbean and
the Pacific Islands.
9. A global learning networkwww.watercentre.org/alumniMaster of
Integrated Water ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B
(UWA)
11. Final semester projectsIn the final semester studentschoose
a project that ispersonally and professionallyrelevant.Master of
Integrated Water ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B
(UWA)
12. Key lessons learned since 2008 - I Be clear about the
intended market if the intention is totarget professionals then do
it properly Invest in marketing the program has to stand out
anddevelop a strong reputation for a clear purpose Meet participant
expectations professionals want a mixof theory and practice, and to
be treated as sources ofknowledge (which they are) Employ effective
adult education approaches adopt aparticipatory educational
approach; engage participants usinghead, heart and handsMaster of
Integrated Water ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B
(UWA)
13. Key lessons learned since 2008 - II Adopt a skills-based
approach IWM is a practical, doingdiscipline so focus on skills
acquisition in the program Have a clear vision of the skills
profile being developed this will help ensure that the program
coheres, and that thepurpose of the program is clear Integration in
water management requires passion forand skills in change technical
content is only a part Use practical, problem-based learning skills
and deep,practical understanding arise from field work, and from
howto integrate knowledge to resolve practical problemsMaster of
Integrated Water ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B
(UWA)
14. Key lessons learned since 2008 - III Developing an
understanding of integration as an ideacan be difficult there is a
need to provide simple ways ofcommunicating Ensure integration is a
formal component a systemic,integrative approach to water
management demands that weassess ability to integrate taught skills
and knowledge Develop and assess skills in team work
andcollaboration these are central skills in IWM Developing skills
and knowledge in multiple disciplinesto Masters level, quickly, is
hard peer-to-peer learningand group work are key approaches to
useMaster of Integrated Water ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) |
CRICOS 076855B (UWA)
15. Key lessons learned since 2008 - IV Need a passionate,
enthusiastic Program Director andacademic team this will inspire
learning and ensure theprogram delivers powerful learningMaster of
Integrated Water ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B
(UWA)
16. More information about the programMaster of Integrated
Water ManagementCRICOS 059263A (UQ) | CRICOS 076855B
(UWA)www.watercentre.org/education/programsEmail:
[email protected]: +61 7 3014 0200 All content in this
presentation is copyright of International WaterCentre 2013 This
presentation was compiled in March 2013. Information in this
presentation was accurate at the time of compiling. Pleasenote that
details are subject to change without prior notice.