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KTH / Land and Water Resources Engineering / Graduate Education

Water System Technology

Master of Science Programme

The Department of Land and Water Resources Engineer-ing at the School of Architecture and the Built Environ-ment, KTH (Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm) is proud to announce a new 2-year MSc program : Water Systems Technology.

Information leaflet here

The WST-programme.

Why Water?

Adequate supply of water has long been recognized as a critically important factor for reaching or maintaining good living conditions and improved prospects of sustainable economic growth.

Water as an indispensable basis for a vast range of human activities has already captured broad attention at governmental and commercial levels.

Vast amounts of money are already spent on research and investments to secure the supply and quality of water for a wide range of services, such as sanitation and public health, as well as inherently conflicting agricultural, industrial and eco-social demands. Money spent on "water" should however be regarded as an investment for present and future generations leading to a more sustainable way of development.

Shared water courses, sinking ground water levels and dwindling supplies are beginning to raise problems in many parts of the world, sometimes causing severe international political conflicts. Water management is now drawing attention as a major problem of general and global reach.

Constantly growing societal needs for water and energy are closely linked. The global nature of these problems is a strong reason for broader international cooperation in the search for acceptable long-term solutions. Proper water management will inevitably become a subject of mounting importance at all levels of government, business and private life.

Water Systems Technology - An investment for life – Yours and others!

Reasons for studying at the Royal Institute of Technology, KTH:

KTH is Sweden's leading technical university and provides undergraduate and graduate courses of highest quality, always including the latest developments within any relevant field. KTH comprises of a mixed international community of graduates. Our Masters graduates enter a wide variety of employment including consultancy, the public sector and education.

Diversity is present everywhere at KTH. Not only in regards to its courses and in its student population, but also in the wide range of Master’s programs on offer which are attended by students from all over the world. This is indeed a learning environment.

Located in one of the most dynamic European regions and one of the centres of global information technology, KTH finds itself at the heart of Stockholm, a city that is dynamic, vibrant, multicultural and cosmopolitan.

Our International Master's Programme, Water Systems Technology, has a strong focus on developing the graduate students ability to integrate current theoretical developments with practical experience and concerns in a global context. Our programme is under continuous development, reflecting current trends in global research and practice.

The Master's Program is an opportunity for foreign students with excellent academic performance to obtain a competitive Master's degree of the highest international standard from a top-class international university, one of the best in the European Union. The duration of the program is two years and it consist of course work followed by a degree project.

The Master's Programs are currently free of charge however; tuition/fees for international students are under discussion by the Swedish Parliament and may be introduced in the future.

Programme objectives

The WST program is unique in providing students with a cutting edge in water technology combined with solid understanding of natural system dynamics. The key focus of the WST program is technology in a (classical) narrow sense and technology in a broad (meta-technology) sense, where water is approached on local, regional to global scales, from natural to anthropogenic system perspectives. A wide spectrum of water-related problems in the society will be addressed in the courses of the program, from classical water supply and sanitation, to hydraulic structures and flooding, to groundwater and coastal zone protection. In spite of the wide spectrum of problems, emphasis will be given on common aspects of engineering solutions. A socio-economic perspective on water use and protection from a stakeholder perspective and water conflict resolution will also be given within several courses.

In the WST program we use modern pedagogical methods combining e-learning with classical teaching. As a student, you will have the opportunity to use simple as well as advanced models according to interest and skills, you will be challenged by field and as well as laboratory work and be exposed to case studies from technology implementation to evaluation of catchment-based water management strategies. Model use will always be accompanied with stimulation of critical thinking, with emphasis on understanding limitations of models and input uncertainties. Assignments with comprehensive multi-task problems that stretch through several courses will provide opportunities to address complexities of real world problems. Last but not least, projects-assignments will be whenever possible linked to ongoing national and international projects of leading Stockholm-based companies.

The aim of the programme which is outlined below is to explore all major aspects of use and protection of available water resources. The programme deals with all the complexities, challenges and opportunities in water resources management through water systems approaches and will allow participants to focus particular attention on preferred problem areas.

Presentation of the programme

The aim of the programme, which is outlined below, is to explore all major aspects of use and protection of available water resources. The educational program deals with all the complexities, challenges and opportunities in water resources management through water systems approaches and will allow participants to focus particular attention on preferred problem areas.

Learning Objectives

The Programme targets participants who have already attained an acceptable level of general competence. Candidates are thus expected to have the personal qualities and the educational background that will allow them

Knowledge and understanding

° to develop their skills in applied mathematics and broaden their understanding of the theory and technology relating to Water Systems Technology

° to broaden their knowledge of available tools and methods, that are commonly used in the field of Water Systems Technology

Skills and abilities

° to develop their research skills and their professionalism in presenting oral and written reports

° to work constructively and efficiently in matters that depend on team work and good personal relations

° to routinely monitor practical and theoretical developments in the field of Water Systems Technology

Ability to make judgements and adopt a standpoint

° to develop their competence to identify and define water related problems and present alternative approaches in solving them

° to approach professional challenges objectively and creatively and play a leading role in the search for solutions to complex water related problems

Career prospects

There is an increased demand for people trained to handle global as well as local problems related to water systems and sustainability. Students who have completed the Master of Science Program in Water System Technology can expect to work in construction and contractor companies, consultancies, public and non-governmental organisations which require expertise within areas as hydro engineering, hydraulics and water resources management. The program also prepares students for doctoral studies in a field of study covered by the program.

Extent and content of the Programme

The duration of the programme is two years, which correspond to 120 credits, higher education level. It consists of three semesters of course work (90 credits) and one semester (30 credits) of Degree project. The education is at the advanced level. The literature and all other course material are in English, which also is the teaching language.

Implementation of the education

Structure of the education

The purpose of the Master’s Programme is to fill the growing demand for a professional profile that will shape, manage and improve water resources management through applying advanced methods, techniques and modeling to identify, describe, and solve water resources problems.

Programme outline

The academic year covers 40 weeks, starting in September divided into two terms, which each consists of two study periods. Each study period concludes with a regular examination period of at least one week. In addition, three re-exam periods are scheduled, one after Christmas, one after the regular examination period of study period 4 (end of May) and one before the start of a new academic year (August).

		Theory of Science and Research Methodology

Process / Technology		Process Dynamics and Characterization of Natural and Anthropogenic Systems Environmental Aquatic Chemistry Dynamics of Environmental Systems

		Hydro-Engineering and Technology Engineering Hydrology and Climate Hydraulic Engineering Systems Quantitative Hydrogeology Water and Waste Handling Water Treatment Processes and Technology

Data		Data Management Environmental measuring and monitoring Water systems and geographic information

Integrated Systems		Water Management Water conflicts and governance Integrated water resources management Modelling of water systems (project)

		MSc Degree Project

The purpose of the Masters Program is to fill the growing demand for a professional profile that will shape, manage and improve water resources management through applying advanced methods, techniques and modelling to identify, describe, and solve water resources problems. The programme is course-based. Courses consist of lectures, seminars, laboratory work and individual studies. Hands-on experience is regarded as an important element of learning and therefore laboratory sessions, exercises, project-work, workshops constitute an essential part of the courses.

Application process

From 2007 applications to Master’s programmes taught in English are handled centrally within a mutual system coordinated by the National Admissions Office, Agency for Services to Universities and University Colleges. For information on the programme, admission and application, please visit the KTH-homepage at

http://www.kth.se/studies/master?l=en

Here you will also find practical information for Master's students and information about KTH.

Important Dates

Here are some dates to have in mind when applying for a master's programme (with term starting in August/September 2008):

Online service will open: December 1

Last date for applying: February 1

Last date for submitting documents: February 15

Last date for submitting English test results: February 15

Notification of admission (www.studera.nu/Your pages): April 17

General information

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About Stockholm: www.stockholm.se/Extern/Templates/InfoPage.aspx?id=110781