WEM offers academic programs leading to Masters Degree, Doctoral Degree, Professional Masters Degree, and Diploma and Certificates covering five focal areas: Agricultural Water, Coastal Water, Urban Water, Water Resources, and Extreme Events and Risk Management.
In addition, Dual Degree Master Programmes are also jointly offered in partnership with renowned institutes for international post-graduate education. Under this scheme, successful students will be awarded two Master degrees: one from AIT and one from AIT’s partner institution. At present, WEM has already established Dual Degree Master Programmes with IHE Delft, The Netherlands and University of Nice, France.
STUDY PLAN
A master’s degree is completed in less than two years while a doctoral degree is, on the average, completed in three and half years.
MASTER’S PROGRAM
During the first two semesters and one inter-semester, master’s students are expected to complete the coursework requirement. They must enroll in required courses every semester and are not allowed to take fewer than 9 credits or more than 15 credits per semester. Students who need preparation in English and Computer Skills may enroll in the bridging program during the May/June inter-semester period prior to the August semester.
In summary, a master’s student in WEM follows:
Duration: 4 semesters and 1 Inter-Semester Period (22 months)
Entry Semester: Fall and Spring
Total Credits Required: 48 credits
Master’s Student Study Plan
| Period | Research Option | Thesis Option |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | 9-15 credits Coursework |
9-15 credits Coursework |
| 2nd Semester | 9-15 credits Coursework | 9-15 credits Coursework |
| Inter Semester |
Maximum 9 credits Coursework | Maximum 9 credits Coursework |
| 3rd Semester | 9-15 credits Coursework | Initiation of dissertation work (12 credits) |
| 4th Semester | 12 credits Research Study | Continuation and Completion of dissertation work (12 credits) |
| Total credits coursework | 36 credits | 26 credits |
| Thesis/Research study credits | 12 credits | 22 credits |
DOCTORAL PROGRAM
Doctoral students in WEM are required to take a minimum of 84 credits that comprise 12 credits of coursework including a maximum of 3 credits of special study and 72 credits of dissertation. The composition of courses taken by a doctoral student requires the consent of his/her dissertation advisor.
In summary, a doctoral candidate in WEM follows:
Duration: 7 semesters and 2 or 3 Inter-Semester Periods
Entry Semester: Fall and Spring
Total Credits Required: 84 credits = 12 coursework credits + 72 research credits
Doctoral Student Study Plan
| Period | Coursework | Thesis |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | 12 credits Coursework (may include 3 credits special study) + 72 dissertation | – |
| 2nd Semester | – | Proposal and Advancement to Candidacy |
| Inter Semester (1) | – | |
| 3rd Semester | – | Initiation of dissertation work (12 credits) |
| 4th Semester | – | Continuation of dissertation work (12 credits) |
| Inter Semester (2) | – | Continuation of dissertation work (6 credits) |
| 5th Semester | – | Continuation of dissertation work (12 credits) |
| 6th Semester | – | Continuation of dissertation work (12 credits) |
| Inter Semester (3) | – | Completion of dissertation and Final Examination (6 credits) |
| 7th Semester | – | Completion of dissertation and Final Examination (6 credits) |