Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Details
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Fisheries Management | Oceanography | Marine Biology
Area of study
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries | Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Marine Resource Management Graduate Certificate

The Marine Resource Management graduate certificate offers a blend of science- and management-oriented courses that prepare participants to become leaders in marine resource management. This certificate encompasses both biophysical and human dimensions, utilizing physical and social sciences to tackle challenging issues and effectively communicate best management practices.


Certificate Overview

  • Completion of core courses in marine policy and law
  • Two courses from the human dimensions area
  • Two courses from the ocean and coastal science area

Course Examples

  • Ocean Law
  • Rights-Based Fisheries Management
  • Ecological Policy
  • Physical Oceanography
  • Marine Pollution

Course List

Course List Code Title Credits
Required Courses
MRM 520 3
MRM 530 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MARINE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
Human Dimensions Subject Area 1
Select at least 6 credits from the following: 6
AEC 534 ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS
ANTH 581 NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY VALUES
COMM 540 THEORIES OF CONFLICT AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
COMM 542 BARGAINING AND NEGOTIATION PROCESSES
COMM 544 THIRD PARTIES IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION: MEDIATION/ARBITRATION
FW 564 MARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
FW 620 ECOLOGICAL POLICY
MRM 535 RIGHTS-BASED FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
PS 575 ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY
PS 577 INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY
SOC 580 ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY
SOC 581 SOCIETY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Ocean and Atmospheric Systems Science Subject Area 1
Select at least 6 credits from the following: 6
ATS 520 CLIMATE PHYSICS
OC 533 COASTAL AND ESTUARINE OCEANOGRAPHY
OEAS 520 THE SOLID EARTH
OEAS 530 THE FLUID EARTH
OEAS 540 THE BIOGEOCHEMICAL EARTH
Total Credits 18

Eligibility and Financial Aid

The Marine Resource Management graduate certificate is not eligible for federal financial aid if it is not part of a master's degree-seeking program. The certificate is eligible for federal financial aid if it is part of a master's degree-seeking program.


Certificate Code

CG07


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