The document describes the International WaterCentre's Master of Integrated Water Management program. The program aims to develop water leaders who can solve complex water challenges through an interdisciplinary approach. Students earn a joint degree from four universities and study full-time over three semesters. The program attracts students from diverse backgrounds and many countries who learn through problem-based projects, field trips, and a final semester project on a topic of personal and professional relevance. Lessons learned include the need for a clear purpose focused on professionals, experiential learning, integration across disciplines, and a passionate academic team.

1. 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.

3. Change
Master of Integrated Water Management
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4. T-Shaped Water Professionals
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5. Master of Integrated Water Management
(Masters by coursework)
IWC Member universities:
•IWC students receive a co-badged degree from all four universities
Master of Integrated Water Management
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6. Full time study (3 semesters)
Master of Integrated Water Management
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7. Student backgrounds
IWC students come from a wide variety of
backgrounds:
• Engineering
• Science
• Environmental management
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geology
• Public health
• Hydrology
• Natural resource management
• Social sciences
• Philosophy
Master of Integrated Water Management
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8. IWC Students come from all over the world !
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9. AusAID & IWC Masters Students
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Since 2008, the MIWM has welcomed 50 AusAID AAS
sponsored students from 33 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin
America, the Middle East, Caribbean and the Pacific Islands.

10. A global learning network
www.watercentre.org/alumni
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11. Experiential, hands-on learning
+ Problem-Based Learning Projects+ Problem-Based Learning Projects
Several
field trips
in Australia
and
overseas
Master of Integrated Water Management
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12. Final semester projects
In the final semester students
choose a project that is
personally and professionally
relevant.
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13. Key lessons learned since 2008 - I
• Be clear about the intended market – if the intention is to
target professionals then do it properly
• Invest in marketing – the program has to stand out and
develop a strong reputation for a clear purpose
• Meet participant expectations – professionals want a mix
of theory and practice, and to be treated as sources of
knowledge (which they are)
• Employ effective adult education approaches – adopt a
participatory educational approach; engage participants using
head, heart and hands
Master of Integrated Water Management
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14. Key lessons learned since 2008 - II
• Adopt a skills-based approach – IWM is a practical, ‘doing’
discipline 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 the
purpose of the program is clear
• Integration in water management requires passion for
and 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 how
to integrate knowledge to resolve practical problems
Master of Integrated Water Management
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15. Key lessons learned since 2008 - III
• Developing an understanding of integration as an idea
can be difficult – there is a need to provide simple ways of
communicating
• Ensure integration is a formal component – a systemic,
integrative approach to water management demands that we
assess ability to integrate taught skills and knowledge
• Develop and assess skills in team work and
collaboration – these are central skills in IWM
• Developing skills and knowledge in multiple disciplines
to Masters level, quickly, is hard – peer-to-peer learning
and group work are key approaches to use
Master of Integrated Water Management
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16. Key lessons learned since 2008 - IV
• Need a passionate, enthusiastic Program Director and
academic team – this will inspire learning and ensure the
program delivers powerful learning
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17. More information about the program
Master of Integrated Water Management
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www.watercentre.org/education/programs
Email: admin@watercentre.org
Phone: +61 7 3014 0200
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