Integrated Water Resources Management University of Peradeniya

Overview

Key features

The Integrated Water Resources Management MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya is designed to produce multidisciplinary professionals in water resources management with knowledge and skills from a scientific, technological, economic, social and environmental perspective for integrated and sustainable use of water resources. The courses are designed to address these different perspectives so that student would be able to assess the water resources at river basin scale and allocate for different users and users, to facilitate effective communication and dialogue among stakeholders to avoid conflicts, address issues, especially in relation to water pollution and employ remedial measures, manage water for irrigation and water supply & sanitation while maintaining the ecosystems, and develop methodologies to implement policies and legislations related to all aspects of water use in the country. The students are also provided with knowledge and skills to facilitate problem based interdisciplinary research in addressing current issues in the water sector.