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ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (AIT)
Flexible Degree Programs on Wetland and Aquatic Resources Management
at the Asian Institute of Technology
1. Master Degree program related to wetland and aquatic resources
management
Natural or man-made environmental changes cause negative impacts on
aquatic resources, which are utilized by the poorest groups in Asia.
The negative factors include over-fishing, use of illegal fishing
gears, introduction of exotic fish, misuse of chemicals, and
agro-industrial waste discharge. Indirect impacts arise from
deforestation leading to increased turbidity of water, siltation, and
breeding ground destruction, and dam constructions that can lead to
blocking of migratory pathways.
To enable local institutions to reduce these emerging threats on
sustainable use of aquatic resources, Asian Institute of Technology
launched a flexible Master Degree program in Wetland and Aquatic
Resources Management to strengthen students in participatory problem
solving approaches and integrated resources management options. The
degree program targets students who want study at AIT while working in
their own institutions or development projects.
2. Educational flexibility offered by AIT
The degree program closely follows existing academic standards and
regulations of AIT but offer the following flexible educational option:
*
A pre-master bridging program (optional)
*
Offer increased range of subjects and disciplines related to
aquatic resources systems
*
Flexibility in course duration (3 – 4 years to complete the
Master degree)
*
Students are required to follow the first semester courses
on-campus but the following semesters can be planned according to
individual preferences (students develop an individual study plan with
the Advisor)
*
Offer field based "special studies" to complete the total
coursework requirement (maximum 3 credits)
*
Both the thesis research and special studies can be conducted
and submitted while working in their own institution (part-time study)
3. Who can apply?
Students who have a Bachelor degree in the following areas are
eligible to apply for the degree program:
*
Aquaculture
*
Aquatic Resources/ Fisheries management
*
Agricultural systems
*
Coastal zone management
*
Environmental science/ management/ Eco-toxicology
*
Gender
*
Water resources management
*
Rural development/ Socio- economics
*
Natural Resources Management
*
Geographic information systems/ remote sensing
AIT assigns the selected student to the one of the following Fields of
Study (FoS) taking his/ her education background into account:
*
Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management
*
Agricultural Systems and Engineering
*
Environmental Engineering and Management
*
Gender and Development Studies
*
Natural Resources Management
*
Regional and Rural Development Planning
*
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
*
Water Engineering and Management Program
4. Course curriculum
Based on their undergraduate background and training needs, students
can register any one of the field of study mentioned in the section 3.
Students follow all required courses of the registered FoS plus the
course titled "ED71.25 Aquaculture and Aquatic Resource Systems, and
one institute wide course (2 credits). The particular FoS develops an
individual study plan (courses and field based special studies and
thesis topics) for students."
Students can follow coursework on-campus for two selected semesters
and engage in field-based special studies and thesis research for four
to six semesters. If the student prefers a longer period (e.g. 4
years) to complete the degree program, an individual study plan for
coursework and thesis research will be developed following AIT
academic regulations.
For further information, please visit admissions website or contact
AIT admissions.
Admissions and Scholarships Office
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klongluang, Pathumthani
12120 Thailand
E-mail: admissions@ait. ac.th
Tel nos: (66-2)524-5031- 33
Fax no: 66-2-524-6326
http://www.ait.ac.th/interimpage/ait_visitor/Admissions/announcement.asp
Flexible Degree Programs on Wetland and Aquatic Resources Management
at the Asian Institute of Technology
1. Master Degree program related to wetland and aquatic resources
management
Natural or man-made environmental changes cause negative impacts on
aquatic resources, which are utilized by the poorest groups in Asia.
The negative factors include over-fishing, use of illegal fishing
gears, introduction of exotic fish, misuse of chemicals, and
agro-industrial waste discharge. Indirect impacts arise from
deforestation leading to increased turbidity of water, siltation, and
breeding ground destruction, and dam constructions that can lead to
blocking of migratory pathways.
To enable local institutions to reduce these emerging threats on
sustainable use of aquatic resources, Asian Institute of Technology
launched a flexible Master Degree program in Wetland and Aquatic
Resources Management to strengthen students in participatory problem
solving approaches and integrated resources management options. The
degree program targets students who want study at AIT while working in
their own institutions or development projects.
2. Educational flexibility offered by AIT
The degree program closely follows existing academic standards and
regulations of AIT but offer the following flexible educational option:
*
A pre-master bridging program (optional)
*
Offer increased range of subjects and disciplines related to
aquatic resources systems
*
Flexibility in course duration (3 – 4 years to complete the
Master degree)
*
Students are required to follow the first semester courses
on-campus but the following semesters can be planned according to
individual preferences (students develop an individual study plan with
the Advisor)
*
Offer field based "special studies" to complete the total
coursework requirement (maximum 3 credits)
*
Both the thesis research and special studies can be conducted
and submitted while working in their own institution (part-time study)
3. Who can apply?
Students who have a Bachelor degree in the following areas are
eligible to apply for the degree program:
*
Aquaculture
*
Aquatic Resources/ Fisheries management
*
Agricultural systems
*
Coastal zone management
*
Environmental science/ management/ Eco-toxicology
*
Gender
*
Water resources management
*
Rural development/ Socio- economics
*
Natural Resources Management
*
Geographic information systems/ remote sensing
AIT assigns the selected student to the one of the following Fields of
Study (FoS) taking his/ her education background into account:
*
Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management
*
Agricultural Systems and Engineering
*
Environmental Engineering and Management
*
Gender and Development Studies
*
Natural Resources Management
*
Regional and Rural Development Planning
*
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
*
Water Engineering and Management Program
4. Course curriculum
Based on their undergraduate background and training needs, students
can register any one of the field of study mentioned in the section 3.
Students follow all required courses of the registered FoS plus the
course titled "ED71.25 Aquaculture and Aquatic Resource Systems, and
one institute wide course (2 credits). The particular FoS develops an
individual study plan (courses and field based special studies and
thesis topics) for students."
Students can follow coursework on-campus for two selected semesters
and engage in field-based special studies and thesis research for four
to six semesters. If the student prefers a longer period (e.g. 4
years) to complete the degree program, an individual study plan for
coursework and thesis research will be developed following AIT
academic regulations.
For further information, please visit admissions website or contact
AIT admissions.
Admissions and Scholarships Office
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klongluang, Pathumthani
12120 Thailand
E-mail: admissions@ait. ac.th
Tel nos: (66-2)524-5031- 33
Fax no: 66-2-524-6326
http://www.ait.ac.th/interimpage/ait_visitor/Admissions/announcement.asp