Ocean Leadership - Executive Master

The Ocean Leadership program is a part-time executive master's program for professionals in marine or maritime sectors. The transdisciplinary program provides an understanding of the complex landscape of ocean challenges and builds the knowledge, skills, and capacity necessary for leading the development and implementation of integrative sustainability solutions for the ocean.

Program Description

The program aims to strengthen strategic competences in leading the development and implementation of integrative sustainability solutions for the ocean. As a transdisciplinary executive master that is targeting multiple sectors, the program will bring together a novel network of established and emerging ocean leaders. Through problem- and solution-based learning, participants will build knowledge, skills and capacities that are directly relevant to their current work environment, ensuring impact and a return on investment for the employer.

Admission Requirements

• A completed bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience, including at least 1 year leadership experience (at any level).
• A minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (2,5) in the ECTS scale.
• English language proficiency.

Admission Capacity

20 students.

Application Deadlines

• Nordic applicants: March 1st
• EU/EEA and Swiss applicants: March 1st
• Non-EU/EEA applicants: No admission

What Will You Learn?

Participants will develop relevant knowledge, skills and general competence across the domains of leadership and sustainability, ocean law and governance, digitalisation and innovation. Emphasis will be placed on developing collaborative, adaptive and transformational styles of leadership; understanding important global sustainability challenges; facilitating creativity and responsibility in blue/green innovation; participating in governance of the sea at local, regional, and international levels; and engaging with digitalisation in ethical and impactful ways.

Job Prospectives

The job opportunities are many and varied and you may work locally, nationally and internationally. With the transdisciplinary skills and knowledge obtained in the program, you are better equipped to lead sustainability transformations in your current job or elsewhere.

Degree Name

Master's degree in Ocean Leadership

Access to Further Studies

The Ocean Leadership Executive Master does not alone provide sufficient study credits to pursue a PhD program in Norway.

Program Structure

The program runs part-time for three years. The first two years are focused on course work. The third year is dedicated to the development of a master's project on a topic of relevance to the participants' work environment.

Teaching and Assessment

The coursework component includes mandatory face-to-face intensive sessions and online modules. The master's project is carried out independently under the guidance of a skilled supervisory team.

Language of Instruction

English

Destinations for Studies Abroad

More information about the program is available.

Mandatory Attendance

There is a mandatory attendance requirement for the introductory meeting.

Contact

For more information, please refer to the official university resources.

University of Tromso: A Summary

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Overview:

UiT Norges arktiske universitet (University of Tromso) is a public university located in Tromso, Norway. It is known for its focus on Arctic research and education.