Program Overview

Marine Management (MMM)

Graduate level education for ocean managers.

Program Type

The program is a Master's degree.

Faculties

The program is offered by the Faculties of Science and Graduate Studies.

Location

The program is located in Halifax.

Program Start

The program starts in September.

Program Options

The program offers the following options:

• Course-based
• Project

Why Choose This Program?

The Master of Marine Management is a professional, non-thesis, and interdisciplinary degree program offering required classes in marine and social sciences and a choice of electives from approved marine-related classes. Subject areas addressed include:

• coastal zone management
• sea use planning
• fisheries management
• marine law and policy
• maritime transport
• development of non-living resources
• protection and preservation of the coastal and marine environment
• coastal tourism
• maritime enforcement
• conflict management

Careers

With this degree, graduates will be well-suited to positions in policymaking, environmental assessment, provision of advice to special projects and/or programs, research, education, and planning in the broad area of marine affairs. Possible careers include:

• Coastal zone management
• Sea use planning
• Ocean governance
• Fisheries management
• Marine law and policy
• Development and conservation of living and non-living resources
• Marine transportation policy and administration
• Coastal tourism
• Protection and preservation of coastal and marine environments their biodiversity, maritime enforcement, conflict management and oil and gas issues

Admission Requirements

Graduates must meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admission requirements.

Financial Information

Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of their professional master's degree programs.

Program Options

The program offers the following options:

• Professional: This course-based master's program will enable students to acquire specialized knowledge, enhance critical skills, and advance their career.
• Project: Students will complete and present a research paper as part of their program requirements.
• Internship: Students will have the opportunity to participate in an internship lasting a minimum of 4 weeks during the summer semester.

Standard Program Duration

The standard program duration is 16 months or longer.

Enrolment Options

The program offers full-time enrolment.

Delivery Format

The program is delivered in-person.

Graduate Careers

Graduates hold positions in public and private sectors as well as non-governmental organizations, including government departments, environmental consulting companies, and academic institutions.