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Institute offers post graduate degrees for the professional and fresh graduates in water resources development with the objectives of training and enhancing the knowledge and skills of professionals in planning and management of land and water resources, and widening their perspectives on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
The institute started its Post Graduate program in 2002 and since then a total of 185 students graduated (48 PG.Dip., 126 M.Sc. and 11 PhD) with degrees in Water Resources Development.
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Why Study In IWFM?
The diversity of background of the students provides a unique learning opportunity through exchange of ideas and information from a group with different understanding and from different perspectives, but with the same vision.
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What Would You Study
As IWRM is a multi-disciplinary field, requiring a holistic understanding of the system with a good blend of engineering, agricultural, socio-economic and environmental analyses, a multi-disciplinary course curriculum is pursued. The multi-disciplinary programs are aimed at engineers, planners, hydrologists, agriculturists, physical and social scientists.
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Prospects Of IWFM
Bangladesh is predominantly a floodplain country where water is key to socio-economic development and sustainability of the eco-system. Flood, drought, cyclone, river erosion, siltation, and water scarcity in dry season have made water management a challenging task.
Admission (Degree Offered)
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Degrees Offered
Master of Science in Water Resources Development (WRD) abbreviated as M.Sc. (WRD)
Doctor of Philosophy abbreviated as Ph.D.
About WRD
Bangladesh is predominantly a floodplain country where water is key to socio-economic development and sustainability of the eco-system. Flood, drought, cyclone, river erosion, siltation, and water scarcity in dry season have made water management a challenging task. The gradual degradation of the environment due to human interventions is adding further complexities to water management. The Institute offers post graduate degrees for the professional and fresh graduates in water resources development with the objectives of training and enhancing the knowledge and skills of professionals in planning and management of land and water resources and widening their perspectives on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
Admission Requirements
For admission to the courses leading to M.Sc. (WRD) an applicant- (a) must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 out of 5.00 or a first division or equivalent in any one of S. S. C and H. S. C or in equivalent examinations and must not have a GPA less than 2.00 out of 5.00 or a third division or equivalent in any of the aforementioned examinations. (b) must have obtained a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/ Water Resources Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering/ Urban and Regional Planning/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Science and Management/ Soil, Water and Environmental/ Geography and Environmental/ Geology/ Disaster Management or its equivalent from any recognized institution having a minimum GPA of 2.50 out of 4.0 or its equivalent.
Under admission to the courses leading to a Ph.D. degree a candidate
(a) must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 out of 5.00 or a first division or equivalent in any one of S.S.C. and H.S.C. or in equivalent examinations and must not have a GPA less than 2.00 out of 5.00 or a third division or equivalent in any of the aforementioned examinations. (b) must have at least 50% marks or a minimum GPA of 2.50 out of 4.0 or its equivalent in B. Sc. Engg. / four-year B. Sc. degree / BURP in the relevant branch.
(c) must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4.0 or its equivalent in M. Sc. Engg. / M. Engg. / M. Sc. in relevant branch.
(d) For Water Resources Development, the minimum qualification for admission shall normally be an M.Sc. Engg./M.Engg. degree in Civil Engineering/ Water Resources Engineering/ Environmental Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering or M.Sc. degree in Water Resource Development or its equivalent from any recognized Institution.
(e) A student already working for an M.Sc.Engg./ M.Phil/ MURP/ M. Arch./ M.Sc.(WRD) degree at this University and showing excellent progress and promise in thesis work may be provisionally transferred to the Ph.D. degree program after completion of M.Sc. Engg./ M.Phil./ MURP/ M.Arch./ M.Sc.(WRD) course work with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 on approval of the Committee for Advanced Studies and Research (CASR) on the recommendation of the relevant Board of Post Graduate Studies (BPGS)/Research and Academic Committee (RAC).
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Academic Requirements
M.Sc. Academic Requirements: (a) The minimum duration of the M.Sc. (WRD) program shall be 3 semesters. A student must complete all the requirements for the degree within 5 academic years (session) from the date of the first admission in the program. (b) A student must earn a minimum of 36 credit hours of which 18 credit hours should be earned from thesis. A student should register 6-level courses to earn credits. (c) Full-time students: A student can register minimum 12 credit hours and maximum 15 credit hours in a semester. Part-time students: A student can register minimum 3 credit hours and maximum 9 credit hours in a semester.
Ph.D. Academic Requirements:
(a) The minimum duration of the Ph.D. course shall be 4 semesters from the date of provisional admission. A student must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree within six academic years (session) from the date of her/his provisional admission.
(b) A student must complete a minimum of 54 credit hours of which 45 credit hours should be earned from thesis.. A student should register 6-level courses to earn grades.
(c) Full-time students: A student can register minimum 12 credit hours and maximum 15 credit hours in a semester. Part-time students: A student can register minimum 3 credit hours and maximum 9 credit hours in a semester.