PhD in Water Management
Among the key issues impacting the water sector in Ethiopia, Water and Health was identified as one of the top priorities in the list of capacity development programs to be opened through the Sustainable Water Resources: Capacity Development in Education, Research and Outreach project. As part of fulfilling these objectives, the Ethiopian Institute of Water Resources (EIWR) has come up to revise the PhD curriculum in Water and Health with the following two specializations
The most important rationale for developing a postgraduate program in Water and Health is the need for building the capacity of faculties of other Ethiopian Universities. The other most important rationale includes the development of highly skilled human resource capable of handling more complex water and health related problems in a holistic, integrative approach. This includes appraisal, design, operation and management of water and wastewater treatment units of varying scales from household to municipal water treatment plants.
The general objective of the PhD program is to satisfy the national demand for highly trained water and health professionals at the PhD level.
- To provide highly qualified (specialist) for the manpower need of the country especially in education sector
- To produce highly trained manpower for higher learning and research institutions in the country.
- To initiate, promote and foster research in different fields of Water and Health in line with the national needs.
- To teach high-level professionals capable of solving water related health problems in the various fields of studies independently.
- To promote interdisciplinary scientific and technological cooperation and development internationally.
- To teach water and health professionals who are capable of handling the planning and managing water and wastewater treatment plants, and identify and design intervention strategies for Water related public health problems
- To strengthen the link with the water and health services.
- Understand the principles, concepts and tools of water management in the respective specializations;
- Have a broad, multi‐disciplinary foundation in water science, technology and management;
- Understand key inter‐ disciplinary issues in water management;
- Have formed associations with a substantial number of students in other disciplines.
- Be able to effectively apply their disciplinary knowledge in a multi‐ or, inter‐disciplinary setting;
- Effectively communicate project analyses and results to classmates and faculty;
- Be able to develop new interdisciplinary knowledge.
- Be able to work cooperatively with experts in water management;
- Understand the importance of multi‐, inter‐ or trans‐disciplinary approaches in the water sector;
- Be able to identify the role of their discipline expertise in multi‐ or interdisciplinary problem solving.
- Applicants must have MSc degree in aquatic science, aquatic ecosystems, environmental science, liminology or other related areas from a recognized
- Applicants will be required to take and successfully pass an entrance
- Applicants must meet the general admission policies of the University
- An outstanding MSc. candidate if recommended can be admitted to the PhD program
Program Objectives
The principal objective of this PhD Program is to offer a comprehensive understanding of water resources and hydrological processes, water science and technology, and management of aquatic ecosystems and services. The Program aims to produce graduates with sound knowledge and skill in water management, as well as in leading the scientific endeavor required to understand and model hydrological processes and water resources systems, water quality, water and wastewater treatment processes, and water supply and sanitation system planning and management.
Intended Learning Outcomes of The Program
Knowledge
By the end of the program, students will:
Skills
By the end of the program, students will:
Values
By the end of the collaborative program, students will:
Admission Requirement