Overview

The Water Utilities Management program offered by Xavier University is developed in partnership with leading water industry organizations, our program prepares utility leaders to thrive in a rapidly changing water sector. In just 16 months of online coursework, you'll earn a degree that blends essential business training-finance, marketing, data analytics, management, and ethics—with specialized courses in rate setting, strategic planning, water regulations, cybersecurity, public communication and modern innovations like water reuse and AI in water systems.

Key Facts

In addition to the fully online asynchronous courses, students meet in person three times during “Residency Experiences”: the Orientation Residency, the Abroad Residency (London and Amsterdam, Summer 2027), and the Capstone Residency. Each experience features keynote speakers, expert panels, cohort-building activities and valuable networking opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Marketing
Communications
Water Utilities
Water Policy and Regulation
Rate Setting and Utility Finance
Capital Planning and Asset Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

Hydrology & Water Management View 10 other Masters in Hydrology & Water Management in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application.
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, sent directly from the institution; electronic transcripts are preferred.
Letter of Support from current employer
A current résumé documenting work experience.
Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources; recommender names/emails can be uploaded to the application, allowing the recommendation form to be sent to them by email.
A personal statement regarding the motivation and goals that have prompted your application to the program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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