M.E. (Integrated Water Resources Management)
Master of Engineering in Integrated Water Resources Management

Duration:	2 Years
Level:	Post Graduation
Type:	Degree
Eligibility:	Graduation

M.E. Integrated Water Resources Management or Master of Engineering in Integrated Water Resources Management is a two year post graduate Water Resources Engineering course. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources in order to maximize economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems and the environment. Course helps to protect the world’s environment, foster economic growth and sustainable agricultural development, promote democratic participation in governance, and improve human health. The program focuses on building the skills base of students in such areas as critical thinking, problem solving, statistics and data management, knowledge transfer and effective leadership.

M.E. Integrated Water Resources Management Eligibility

B.E/ B.Tech. with 60% marks
Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

M.E. Integrated Water Resources Management Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
Sem. I
1	Statistical Methods for Water Resources
2	Integrated Water Resources Management
3	Gender and Water
4	Water and Ecosystems
5	Elective I
6	Elective II
Sem. II
1	Irrigation Management
2	Remote sensing and GIS for Water Resources
3	Systems Analysis in Water Resources
4	Field Research Methodology
5	Seminar
6	Elective III
1	Elective IV
Sem. III
1	Soft computing and simulation in Water Resources
2	Elective V
3	Elective VI
Practical
1	Project Work Phase I
Sem. IV
1	Project Work Phase II
Electives
1	Water Policies, Laws and Rights
2	Watershed conservation and Management
3	Climate change and Water Resources
4	Groundwater and Drainage Engineering
5	Irrigation Economics
6	Environmental Impact Assessment of Water Resources Development
7	Rehabilitation and Modernization irrigation systems
8	Water Quality and Pollution
9	Coastal Engineering
10	River Engineering
11	Groundwater Modeling and Management

M.E. Integrated Water Resources Management College

Anna University - Chennai

M.E. Integrated Water Resources Management Course Suitability

It is suitable to prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for collecting, storing, moving, conserving and controlling surface-and groundwater, including water quality control, water cycle management, and management of human and industrial water requirements, water delivery, and flood control.
Applicants willing to go for higher studies also are suitable for it.
They must possess good communication and interpersonal skills necessary for the course.

How is M.E. Integrated Water Resources Management Course Beneficial?

The Program provides the education to sustain economic development by better flood and drought protection and hazard reduction, in an era of global climate change, Improve environmental and public health through pollution prevention and treatment, Sustain and improve water supply, power generation and agriculture through integrated water resources development and Improve food production by developing, operating, maintaining and optimizing water-related infrastructure.
Course prepares water sector professionals but also future lecturers and researchers, creating a multiplier effect that spreads across many countries. Government agencies, drinking water companies, and other companies play a decisive role in the management of present and future aquifers and river basins. They need well-trained water professionals.
Many graduates find employment with private companies, such as consultancy agencies and industrial firms. Others go on to careers in non-governmental organizations.

M.E. Integrated Water Resources Management Job Types