Overview
For whom?
We welcome participants both from technical (engineering, science, finance/economics, etc.) as well as non-technical (management, law, etc.) backgrounds as long as they are ready to challenge boundaries and open to learning. Basic interest/exposure to one/more of the water systems above is useful.
Learning objectives of the Water Infrastructure Asset Management course at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
- Prioritize resource allocation decisions in a given water system informed by risk-based performance analysis with financial, environmental and societal considerations.
- Apply simulation models (e.g. hydraulic models), modern data accumulation techniques and Artificial Intelligence methods in solving practical WIAM problems.
- Develop an asset management framework for a water system.
- Describe the essential components of an infrastructure asset management plan.
- Explain the importance of WIAM to water engineers, managers and other experts involved in managing water systems, particularly in low and middle-income countries.
Programme Structure
Topics covered include:
- Risk-based decision making in water infrastructure
- Case studies from around the wold
- Using modelling tools in WIAM
- Optimization and other AI techniques in WIAM
- Simple and effective data gathering, assimilation and management for beginner asset managers
- How to start IAM in an organization
- Field trips to water organizations in the Netherlands
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Hydrology & Water Management View 50 other Short Courses in Hydrology & Water Management in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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Tuition Fee
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International
3500 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3500 EUR for the full programme during 12 days. -
EU/EEA
3500 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3500 EUR for the full programme during 12 days.
Living costs for Delft
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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