Water Sustainability - Integrating Technology and Nature-based Solutions (Think Water) University of Antwerp

Overview

The Water Sustainability - Integrating Technology and Nature-based Solutions (Think Water) program is aimed at students and professionals who already possess an initial master’s degree.

The objective of the Advanced Master Water Sustainability - Integrating Technology and Nature-based Solutions programme of the University of Antwerp  is to educate specialists in water technology and nature-based solutions with thorough understanding of integrated water management, the latest developments in the water sector and challenging global water issues. It is organised by the University of Antwerp, in collaboration with the Antwerp Maritime Academy as well as other higher education institutes, research institutes and companies in Belgium.

Learning outcomes

• The Technology for Integrated Water Management master at University of Antwerp has advanced scientific understanding and technological knowledge in water technology and in integrated water management.

• The master has in-depth knowledge of new technologies for water use and reuse based on an integrated water resources management approach.

• The master has the knowledge and skills to select and apply relevant tools for collecting, interpreting and assessing (qualitative and quantitative) information from a variety of relevant sources on water technology and integrated water management 

• The master has the ability to assess the quality and relevance of studies performed by others.

• The master has the skills to take an active part in evaluation work him-/herself.

• The master has the ability to formulate integrated proposals as a contribution to the solution and prevention of water related problems.

• The master has the skill to critically analyse policy plans, management proposals and measures for implementation and to contribute to their set up.