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Graduate Studies in Water Engineering

Engineering a More Water-Secure World

Growing demands on water resources require engineers who can develop efficient, sustainable solutions. The Master of Science in Agriculture with a specialization in Water Engineering prepares you to design infrastructure and manage water through advanced study in delivery, treatment, hydrology and resource management.

Water pumps and filtration systems at a Cal Poly irrigation practice field.

Hands-On Learning Labs

Take your engineering beyond the classroom through hands-on work in laboratories and real-world water systems while designing, testing and evaluating solutions for water delivery, treatment and management.

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Graduate student perform research with an industry professional at an irrigation practice field on campus.

Industry Connections

Build relationships with engineering firms, water agencies and industry professionals through applied projects and research that prepare you for a career solving complex water challenges.

A graduate student reads a water gauge at a irrigation practice field on campus.

The Cal Poly Difference

Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing approach extends to graduate engineering. Through applied research and design, you’ll turn advanced knowledge into practical solutions for complex water challenges.

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Advance Your Education

Take your engineering expertise further through applied research and hands-on learning that prepare you to develop smarter, more sustainable solutions for water resources.

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Master of Science with a Specialization in Water Engineering Curriculum

Explore a flexible curriculum that lets you deepen your expertise through advanced coursework, research and applied learning.

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Graduate Studies Faculty

Work alongside faculty who are leaders in propagation research and collaborate with industry to address today's agricultural challenges.

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Graduate Program Requirements

Students who complete a master’s degree at Cal Poly are prepared for jobs in industry, further graduate work at a Ph.D. institution or teaching. Discover the graduate program requirements.

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