Program Overview

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Environmental and Resource Management (Water Management), MS

Program Description

The Master of Science program in Environmental and Resource Management with a concentration in Water Management focuses on issues of water quality, supply, treatment, reclamation, conservation, and augmentation strategies. This program is designed for individuals who work in municipal, state, federal, and tribal water and environmental agencies, water providers, manufacturing and mining industries, and those interested in sustainable development.

At a Glance

• College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Location: Polytechnic
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Degree Requirements

• 30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
• 30 credit hours and a thesis, or
• 30 credit hours and a written comprehensive exam, or
• 30 credit hours including the required applied project course (ERM 593)
• Required Core (6 credit hours):
  • ERM 502 Regulatory Framework for Toxic and Hazardous Substances (3) or ERM 527 Environmental/Resources Regulations Concepts (3)
  • ERM 503 Principles of Toxicology (3) or ERM 506 Chemistry of Hazardous Materials (3)
• Concentration (9 credit hours):
  • ERM 523 Soils and Groundwater Contamination (3)
  • ERM 533 Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies (3)
  • ERM 535 Water Law and Policy (3)
• Electives or Research (9-15 credit hours)
• Culminating Experience (0-6 credit hours):
  • ERM 593 Applied Project (3)
  • ERM 599 Thesis (6)
  • Portfolio (0)
  • Written comprehensive exam (0)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements
• Applicants must have earned a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an international institution in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, or a similar field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in their first bachelor's degree program or in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Professional resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

Tuition information can be found on the university's website.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: Rolling deadline
• Spring: Rolling deadline

Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply sustainable development practices and trends to water management systems
• Apply legal principles and concepts as described in environmental laws and regulations in order to manage engineered, industrial, and natural water systems
• Apply management, scientific, and technical solutions to address water management challenges and problems

Career Opportunities

Graduates are employed by industrial operations, federal, state, and local environmental and water agencies, environmental firms, utilities, international agencies, and nongovernmental organizations.

Professional Licensure

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state.