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Applicants must fulfil the following requirements for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management.

Academic merit (as determined by an assessment of an applicant's qualifications)
Completion of:

• four year undergraduate degree including honours in a relevant field* (Australian or equivalent);
• four year undergraduate degree in a relevant field (Australian or equivalent) with relevant experience**;
• three year undergraduate degree plus honours in a relevant field* (Australian or equivalent); or
• three year undergraduate degree in a relevant field* (Australian or equivalent) with relevant experience**.

*   Engineering and Science are considered as relevant fields.

**  Relevant experience will need to be demonstrated to an appropriate level and will be assessed at the discretion of the WaterEd Board of Studies.

In addition, International students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): test - band 6.5 with a score no less then 6 for sub tests; or
• previous successful secondary or tertiary study where English was the language of instruction.

It is assumed that all applicants will have a demonstrated background in mathematics (i.e. at least equivalent to year 12 mathematics (e.g. Mathematical Studies in South Australia). Course prerequisites indicate where a higher level of mathematical ability is required.

International students should visit http://www.international.cqu.edu.au/ for further information.

1.  All the ICE WaRM Universities contribute expertise to the delivery of the core courses. These courses and other specified courses are delivered using ‘Access Grid', an internet conference facility.

2.  This programme is full fee paying.

Drawing on the expertise of the CQUniversity, University of South Australia and the International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM) involved in this initiative demonstrates CQUniversity's ability to successfully engage in collaborative and innovative teaching arrangements that will have global reach and impact. The University's membership and participation in the International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management as a highly visible gateway to Australia's collective expertise and support in water management training, education and research provides a means for enhancement of its position in the global water community. Membership of the centre in conjunction with other leading Australian universities provides an environment for collaboration in teaching, research and consulting.

It is a requirement of enrolment in this program that students have access to the CQUniversity website. Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the program using email and the Internet.

It is strongly recommended that students have access to a broadband connection or higher to access online student resources that would include but not limited to, email, internet, video streaming, electronic assessment submission.