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Type:	Master Programme
Topics:	The MAS ETH SWR is an interdisciplinary and research-oriented programme. It focuses on understanding key issues pertaining to sustainability and the environment, with special attention given to the impacts of development and climate change on water resources. Participants acquire practical and relevant experience through high level supervised research. General research topics include: water quality, water for agriculture and for the environment, adaptation to climate change, integrated water resources management, and natural hazards.
Objectives:	The MAS programme is designed to advance the education of scientists and policy makers on the importance of water availability and water scarcity in a changing world, at the same time preparing them to face the challenges of the future, e.g. climate and land use change, increased water use and population growth. Successful participants will enhance their technical skills and scientific background in water resources, and they will develop a broad and integrated vision of water resources management within a changing environment. Participants will gain multi- and interdisciplinary knowledge. They will be able to tackle and solve complex problems independently due to their solid theoretical background. In addition to environmental and technical competence, participants will develop communication skills among different disciplines. The programme will prepare the participants to be leaders in promoting sustainable water resource management policies worldwide.
Professional perspectives:	Successful students will be able to work in public and private sectors dealing with the assessment and management of water resources: federal offices, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), research institutions, universities, and private companies. The participants will gain an international perspective of water resources within a context of sustainability and development.
Programme structure:	The study programme is completed full-time in 12 months. Based on the student's research topic and specialization, an individual study programme is developed for each participant. The study programme includes master level courses at the Institute of Environmental Engineering, as well as master courses at other institutes at ETH Zurich. In addition to these graduate courses, the participant attends three specialized courses on water resources, sustainability, and participatory & integrated water resources planning, all of which deal specifically with issues of water resources and sustainability. The participant is also required to write a thesis based on a supervised research project which takes place for the duration of the programme.
Target group:	Specialists with engineering backgrounds who are concerned about water resources and sustainability.
Requirements:	Master's degree acknowledged by ETH in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, related fields, or equivalent educational qualifications. Highly qualified applicants with a relevant bachelor degree may be admitted after individual review if they provide evidence of sufficient professional experience and additional qualifications in the required fields.
Required language skills:	English: C1 - Show proficiency scales
Tuition languages:	English: 100 %
Responsible body:	ETH Zurich Institute of Environmental Engineering, in collaboration with D-BAUG
Programme management:	Prof. P. Burlando, Chair of Hydrology and Water Resources Management, D-BAUG
Start:	September (every year)
Programme duration:	1 year (12 months)
Location:	ETH Zurich
Fees:	CHF 5000 for the entire programme
Deregistration fee:	An admission will only be issued after the candidate has received confirmed scholarships
Degree:	Master of Advanced Studies with the title 'MAS ETH in Sustainable Water Resources' (MAS ETH SWR)
Credit points:	66 ECTS credits
Application period:	January 1 to March 31, every year. Late applications may be accepted upon request, if places are available.
Information:	ETH Zurich, Dr. D. Molnar, Institute of Environmental Engineering, HIL D 22.3 Wolfgang-Paulistr. 15, 8093 Zürich, Tel. +41 44 633 49 65 E-Mail: darcy.molnar@ifu.baug.ethz.ch
Registration:	ETH Zurich, Centre for Continuing Education, HG E 18.1, Rämistr. 101, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland, Tel. +41 44 632 56 59, info@zfw.ethz.ch
Additional application documents:	1 reference from an employer or university professor, 1 page research proposal (for details please consult the programme website)

Additional information: Links and downloads
Programme website:	http://www.ifu.ethz.ch/MAS_SWR/
Programme guide:	http://www.ifu.ethz.ch/MAS_SWR/news/MAS_ETH_2012
Online application:	http://www.zfw.ethz.ch/application/admission/index_EN

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