Published: 17 October 2013

Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management

Institute:        University of Canterbury
Qualification:        Post Graduate Diploma in Water Resource Management
Length of Programme:    1 year (two semesters)
Commencement:    July 2014

The PGDipWaterRM will prepare graduates for a technical and non-research career in water resource management and to develop innovative and effective methods for the sustainable management of this critical resource in New Zealand and internationally. A relevant bachelor’s degree is required for entry. It comprises WATR 401 (Advanced Water Resources), 402 (Determinants of Water Availability and Quality) and 403 (Water Management, Policy and Planning) and other relevant courses.

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/grad_postgrad/science/pgdipwaterrm.shtml

Published: 17 October 2013

Master of Engineering Studies

Institution:        Massey University
Qualification:        Master of Engineering Studies
Length of Programme:    2 years (four semesters)
Commencement:    July 2014

The Master of Engineering Studies provides instruction in current and future energy supplies with particular emphasis on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and biomass, as well as energy conservation and management, energy costs, and environmental management. A relevant bachelor’s degree is required for entry.

The degree comprises papers in Sustainable Energy Systems and Society; Energy Efficiency (both Systems Analysis and Industrial Technology), Energy Integrated Resource Planning, Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Analysis, Renewable Energy System Design, Energy Policy, Case Studies of Renewable Energy Systems and other relevant courses. 

http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/programme-course-paper/programme.cfm?prog_id=93488

Published: 17 October 2013

Master of Engineering

Institution:        University of Waikato
Qualification:        Master of Engineering
Length of Programme:    1 year
Commencement:    July 2014

This research-focused degree is designed for graduates who wish to further their knowledge of the innovative research methodologies required in industry, and for professional engineers who wish to up-skill in new areas related to their work. Excellence in advanced engineering design, research and development skills are core features of the degree. The School of Engineering is committed to fostering synergistic relationships between science, engineering, industry and management; essential for turning scientific knowledge into technology. Excellence in advanced engineering design, research and development skills are core features of the degree. The School has developed a very strong research base to support its aims of providing students with in-depth knowledge, analytical skills, innovation, and techniques to translate science into technology in the real world. Specialist faculty expertise in the area of solar/photovoltaic energy is a key component of the programme.

An example of a relevant course would be -
Design for Energy and the Environment – This interdisciplinary course focuses on the important aspects of science and technology related to new and existing energy resources and energy efficiency.  Topics covered reflect the trend of current development in energy technology.

http://sci.waikato.ac.nz/study/qualifications