Las Cruces,
NM,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Water Science and Management - Agricultural Water Resources in Las Cruces United States | New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University
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Las Cruces United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,023
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
New Mexico confronts significant issues regarding water resource availability, enhancement, standards, oversight, and governance. Addressing these concerns will profoundly influence the local economy, ecological health, and residents' well-being across the state. There's a pressing demand to educate future experts in water resource studies, instruction, and leadership to tackle these problems, both within and beyond New Mexico's borders. To address these requirements, New Mexico State University has established a cross-disciplinary Water Science & Management (WSM) initiative, involving contributions from the departments of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business, Animal and Range Science, Civil Engineering, Geography, and Plant and Environmental Sciences. The WSM master's and Ph.D. programs aim to deliver advanced training for resolving water-related challenges at state, national, and global levels while preparing future water specialists to overcome the aforementioned obstacles.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission Requirements for the Master of Science (MS) in water science and management include all general requirements for a graduate degree as set forth in the NMSU Catalog, plus the following:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. However, students with grade point averages between 3.0 and 3.5 will be given consideration, this degree being preparatory to the Water Science and Management degree.
A letter of intent or statement of purpose that addresses individual professional and personal goals related to water science and management and discusses how these goals fit within the degree programs at NMSU. It is expected that the candidate will have made contact with prospective advisor(s) at NMSU and speak to how he or she would work with said advisor(s) to advance their research and study.
Three letters of recommendation submitted directly from persons who know the applicant professionally, including a recommendation from the candidate's current employer/sponsor. These letters should provide evidence of professional ability, research experience and the potential for professional development.
A brief resume or curriculum vitae not to exceed five pages that summarize the candidate's background and qualifications.
IELTS - overall 6.0
TOEFL IBT - 68
TOEFL PBT - 549
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. However, students with grade point averages between 3.0 and 3.5 will be given consideration, this degree being preparatory to the Water Science and Management degree.
A letter of intent or statement of purpose that addresses individual professional and personal goals related to water science and management and discusses how these goals fit within the degree programs at NMSU. It is expected that the candidate will have made contact with prospective advisor(s) at NMSU and speak to how he or she would work with said advisor(s) to advance their research and study.
Three letters of recommendation submitted directly from persons who know the applicant professionally, including a recommendation from the candidate's current employer/sponsor. These letters should provide evidence of professional ability, research experience and the potential for professional development.
A brief resume or curriculum vitae not to exceed five pages that summarize the candidate's background and qualifications.
IELTS - overall 6.0
TOEFL IBT - 68
TOEFL PBT - 549
Tuition
USD
18,023