Accelerated land degradation and desertification through soil erosion, depletion of soil fertility, overstocking, deforestation and poor management of water resources are issues of great concern. The Master of Science in Land and Water Management was launched in 1986 to meet the need for training and research in strategies for enhancing productivity and sustainability of land and water resources. However, since its inception, the programme has never been revised and updated to meet the current and emerging challenges in land resources and environmental management.