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Master’s Degree

Marine Studies

Fisheries Resource Management

Program Overview

Credential Awarded: Master of Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management)
Academic School: School of Fisheries
Campus: Online
Program Length: 2 Years
Practical Experience: N/A
Program Start: September, January
Program Structure:

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Program at a Glance

Application Deadline:

Fall Admission: May 15 | Winter Admission: October 15

What Will I Learn?

The Master of Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management) is a multi-disciplinary program that provides exposure to all dimensions of modern fisheries resource management.

This online program provides an understanding of relevant concepts in ecology, resource assessment, economics, business, technology, as well as fisheries policy and planning. While focused primarily on the North Atlantic, the program also deals with major world fisheries including a range of inter-jurisdictional issues.

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Sample Courses

  • Fisheries Ecology
  • Fisheries Economics
  • Fisheries Policy and Planning
  • Fisheries Technology

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is on a competitive basis.To be considered for admission to the program an applicant must normally have an undergraduate degree with a minimum of a high second class standing from an institution recognized by the Senate.

In addition to the academic requirements above, applicants will normally have a demonstrated commitment to fisheries through employment or experience in a sector of the fishery, in a regulatory agency or government department connected to fisheries, in a non-governmental agency, or through self-employment or consulting activities related to fisheries.

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Careers and Further Your Education

Potential Careers

  • Fisheries Consultant
  • Fisheries Educator
  • Fisheries Management
  • Fisheries Policy Analyst

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