Program Overview

Introduction to Water Science and Management

The Water Science and Management program is designed to develop industry skills in managing, using, and researching water science and resources. This program is offered in joint partnership between the University of Canterbury and Te Whare Wnaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University, through the Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management.

Overview of the Program

The program aims to balance the competing needs of people and ecosystems, requiring an integrated approach that is forward-thinking and courageous. It helps individuals begin or progress their career in water science and management, with a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses taught by leading experts in the field.

Courses

The program offers various courses, including:

• Postgraduate courses in Water Science and Management
• Undergraduate courses in Water Science and Management

Career Opportunities

Demand for graduates in this field has never been greater, with associated science, engineering, and environment management skills. Graduates can work as:

• Water resource managers
• Researchers
• Advisors
• Consultants in local, regional, and central government, rnanga, and environmental consultancies, water-dependent industries, interest groups, NGOs, and community water initiatives, and research institutes and universities.

Qualifications

The program offers the following qualifications:

• Diploma in Science
• Bachelor of Science

Related Subjects

Related subjects include:

• Environmental Science
• Biosecurity

Research Areas

The program focuses on water science and management, with research areas including:

• Freshwater management
• Water resource management
• Environmental management