The 1-year program starts in September and the class period ends in March. Then, students complete their professional project thanks to the skills and knowledge they have acquired. The teachings are online with a combination of video-capsules, practical activities and remote face-to-face. Most of the face-to-face take place in the French afternoons.

Common Core Modules

The semester 1 corresponds to a set of common core modules where all the students will discover what is the Blue Growth, build a background in ecology and law of the Sea, improve their management skills, and develop their own professional project.

The Blue Growth [6 ECTS]

This course explores how marine science and socio-economy may combine for the development of communities. It introduces the economics of the ocean and provides basis on Environment Economics and Ecosystem Services with real case studies.

Introduction to General & Marine Ecology [6 ECTS]

This module introduces the basic elements of marine ecology on ecosystems and biodiversity, addresses the main threats posed by humans, and the main conservation measures with a particular focus on MPAs.

Marine Resource & Environmental Law [6 ECTS]

This module introduces the main lines of the law of the sea and marine resources at French, European and international levels. It provides an understanding of how the different actors can combine their actions at sea, and what can and cannot be done in relation to marine resources.

2 options [2x 6 ECTS]

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Remote Sensing for Research & Innovation
• Information System Tools
• Project Management & Communication

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