Q2-Q3 2024
Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study:
- Determine the need for a water engineering school based on workforce demands and societal needs.
- Assess feasibility in terms of resources, location, and potential enrollment.
Q3-Q4 2024
Alliances consortium fo a potential GUTECH Water School Living Lab
Partnerships and Industry Collaboration:
- Establish partnerships with industry, government, and non-profit organizations to enhance educational offerings, provide practical experiences, and facilitate job placements for graduates.
- Encourage collaboration on research projects, internships, and fieldwork.
- Common determination of the Sylabus
Q1-Q2 2025
Sprint GUtech combining Research Department and Architecture department
Curriculum Development:
- Design a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential aspects of water engineering, including hydrology, water resources management, and environmental engineering.
- Incorporate practical and theoretical learning, emphasizing current challenges and innovative solutions.
2025
Potential GU Tech Living Lab Launching
Infrastructure and Facilities Planning:
- Design and construct facilities that support the specific needs of water engineering education, such as laboratories, research centers, and simulation environments.
- Ensure access to water bodies or simulation setups for practical learning.
- Ensure eLearning software installation
- Ensure AI agent assistant specification
Q3 2025
Sept 2025
Sept 2025
Accreditation and Compliance:
- Obtain necessary accreditations from relevant educational and engineering boards to ensure the program meets industry standards.
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international educational regulations and standards.
Pre-launch on a 20 students on a proposed option for year-4 of Sesame and GUtech student : Sept 2025
Q4-2025
If GUTech Initial launch well received > Launch of a full recrutement in OMAN GUTech
Faculty Recruitment and Development:
- Recruit experienced professionals and academics in the field of water engineering to develop and deliver the curriculum.
- Provide ongoing professional development opportunities to ensure faculty stays current with advancements in the field.
2026
Student Recruitment and Admissions:
- Develop and implement a marketing and recruitment strategy to attract students.
- Establish admissions criteria that align with the program's academic and professional objectives.
Sept 2026
Innovation centre launched on Smart Water School living lab ( along the architecture smart construction )
Launch and Continuous Improvement:
- Officially launch the water engineering school and welcome the first cohort of students.
- Implement a continuous improvement process to regularly update the curriculum, teaching methods, and facilities based on feedback and emerging trends in water engineering.