Master of Science (Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management)
The Master of Science (Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management) programme, or M.Sc. (HEWRM) in short, is hosted by the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. The programme accepts both full time and part time students.
Digital technologies are transforming many aspects of our World – from finances, homes and cities – they are also transforming the way we approach climate and water.
Global climate-related challenges are placing more pressure on water resources management than ever before. Issues like water affordability, scarcity and resilience in the face of severe weather patterns due to climate change, and water quality concerns are impacting water systems and citizens all over the world. At the same time, there have never been more reasons to feel optimistic about future.
Digital innovation is creating unprecedented opportunities to leverage data and analytics to inform better choices and improve watershed management, operations, maintenance.
M.Sc. HEWRM embraces digital technologies related to climate and water at the very heart of its curriculum, and offers its students a globally leading programme taught by some of the most recognised experts in the World. The programme focuses on the recent developments in urban water resources management, oceanography and coastal engineering, as well as climate science for engineers. A special attention is dedicated to digital technologies including real-time sensing and control, Internet of Things and data science. The programme will equip students with a range of practical skills, and also support to develop into engineer leaders to manage climate-related water challenges and digital transformation.
To qualify for the M.Sc. (HEWRM) degree:
- a candidate must successfully complete a programme of study consisting of at least 40 Modular Credits (MCs). At least 30 MCs must be at graduate level within the subject or in related disciplines.
- The core requirements total 28 MCs of which 20 MCs are graduate courses while the remaining 8 MCs are in the form of an M.Sc project for which students will work on innovative research in the HEWRM field. The remaining 12 MCs will be obtained from elective modules.
- In addition, a student must obtain a minimum Cumulative Point Average (CAP) of 3.00 (equivalent to Grade B-) for the best modules equivalent to 40 MCs (inclusive of core modules, where required). Furthermore, the grade point obtained for each of the 6 core modules must be at least 2.5 (C+). If this is not met, a student is allowed to re-take once, up to 2 core modules, within the given programme time frame. The better grade will be used to compute the CAP.
Students of MSc (Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management) now have an option to participate in an exchange programme with Delft University of Technology (TUD). Part-time and full-time students are eligible, subject to nomination.
Module requirements:
Unless indicated otherwise, each module earns 4 MCs.
Core Modules (Select 20 MCs)
| CE5307A* | Ocean Waves (2 MCs) |
| CE5307B* | Hydrodynamic Loads on Offshore Structures (2 MCs) |
| CE5307C* | Finite Amplitude Wave Theories & Their Applications (2 MCs) |
| CE5308 | Coastal Processes and Sediment Transport |
| CE5310 | Hydroinformatics |
| CE5377 | Numerical Methods in Mechanics & Environmental Flows |
| CE5312 | River Mechanics |
| CE5314 | HEWRM Project (8 MCs) |
* Students are to select either a combination of CE5307A & CE5307B, or
a combination of CE5307A & CE5307C.
If a student is keen to take all 3 modules of this series, one of them will be considered as an elective.
Elective Modules
| CE5313 | Groundwater Hydrology |
| CE5603 | Engineering Economics and Project Evaluation |
| OT5203 | Analysis & Design of Floating Offshore Structures |
| OT5204 | Moorings and Risers |
| ESE5001 | Basic Environmental Science and Engineering |
| ESE5601 | Environmental Risk Assessment |
| ESE5602 | Environmental Management Systems |
| ESE5405 | Water Treatment Processes |
| ESE5901 | Environmental Technology |
| IE5203 | Decision Analysis |
| PP5257 | Water Policy and Governance |
| PP5294 | Dynamic Modelling of Public Policy Systems |
To provide an improved structure for the programme, new modules are being proposed in the following areas, pending approval for offer from August 2020.
| Climate Science for Engineers |
| Water Resources for Smart and Liveable Cities: Introduction |
| Water Resources Modelling for Urban Catchments |
| Eco-hydrology |
Admission Requirements
Applications are open to candidates with a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least a 2nd Class Honours and/or a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 75% of the scale maximum. Candidates should preferably have had a period of relevant work experience after obtaining their first degree. Candidates with other qualifications and achievements deemed to be suitably prepared for the programme of study may also be considered. Selection of students is on a competitive basis.
Application
The programme has 1 intake per year, at the beginning of academic semester in August. Application period is generally from January to March of the same year.
Please click here for application information and instructions.
Period of candidature
Excluding up to 2 semesters of approved Leave of Absence.
- Part-time students between 4 semesters and 8 semesters (maximum),
- Full-time students between 2 semesters and 4 semesters (maximum).
Contact
Ms Yuniar
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Tel: 660 64776 Email: ceeyu@nus.edu.sg
or
Associate Prof Vladan Babovic
M.Sc. (Hydraulic Engineering & Water Resources Management) Programme Manager
Email: ceevb@nus.edu.sg
For application forms, application status and other general information, please contact:
Office of Graduate Programme
Faculty of Engineering
Tel: (65)6516 6510, Email: engpgcwk@nus.edu.sg
