Core modules:

• Integrated Water Resources Management;
• Water Resources; Research Methodology
•  Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing.

Pathway Modules

• Water Quality Management
• Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment;
• Water Pollution;
• Water and Environmental Law and Catchment Management.
•  Water Service Management
• Water Supply and Sanitation;
• Water Sector and Utility Management;
• Financial Management in the water sector and Managing Water Organizations.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from any recognized institution of higher learning in pure, natural, applied or social sciences with Either a credit or distinction Or strong pass (55% to 59%) plus at least 2 years relevant work experience. Those with social science should have two years of relevant water related work experience. And, Water Quality Management specialization candidates must have done Chemistry and Biology.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR MASTERS;

A complete Masters Programme application MUST INCLUDE: 

1. A completed application form and CV;
2. 1letter from an Academic Referee and 1letter from a professional referee;
3. Certified Academic Transcript;
4.  Certified copies of original certificates by a commissioner of oath or Lawyers or the Central Office (University Office where the candidate graduated from);
5.  A non-refundable application fee of MK10,000 for Malawian applicants and US$25.00 for international applicants;

Application fees must be paid to the following bank account;

Account name: Polytechnic Revenue

Bank: National Bank, Chichiri Branch

Account number: 737461

APPLICATION METHOD

1. Put all your necessary application documents in one folder on your computer e.g. filled application form, relevant certified copies of degree, academic transcripts, letters fromtwo referees (academic reference and professional reference);and an original bank deposit slip.
2.  Include a concept note, samples of academic writing and an abstract of your masters if you are a PhD applicant/ or a concept note if you are an MPhil applicant.
3.  Create a zip folder on your computer.
4.  Attach the zip folder to an email and send the email to: applications-postgraduate@poly.ac.mw

Closing Date for receiving applications is Monday, 18th May, 2020

Further details about the programme and Application Forms can be downloaded from the Polytechnic website: www.poly.ac.mw or contact the Postgraduate Office; Tel - (265) 1 871 703

Email: dean-postgraduate@poly.ac.mwor admin-postgraduate@poly.ac.mw