15 Coastal and Marine Management Master's Degree Programs

Global changes ask for a comprehensive scientific approach, and an international multidisciplinary orientation and require a new mindset toward the water and coastal management problems. In response to these challenges and to provide an inspiring atmosphere for the development of an academic and professional career, we designed our unique Double Degree Master (DDM) program 'Water and Coastal Management', merging the strongest expertise of the two partner universities, the University of Groningen (the Netherlands) and Carl-von-Ossietzky-University Oldenburg (Germany).

Master in Coastal and Marine Management is a cross-disciplinary resource management program that focuses on coastal and marine issues and mainly draws...

The 2-year master programme in “Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management” (Oceans & Lakes) addresses students with a background in Sciences. Oceans & Lakes is an inter-university programme organized by the Faculty of Sciences of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB, Free University of Brussels), Universiteit Antwerpen (UAntwerpen, Antwerp University) and Universiteit Gent (UGent, Ghent University). The students are provided with strong fundamental and applied knowledge and prepared for an active role in the scientific research and management of marine and lacustrine systems.

The marine environment and coastal areas are of strategic importance associated with the large number of uses, resources and services they provide. A large part of the activities carried out in these environments can cause environmental impacts on the ecosystems and, on occasions, be a source of conflicts between users. This means that the sustainable management of the marine environment constitutes one of the basic objectives of the European Union to guarantee both environmental sustainability and the competitiveness of the economic activities that are nourished by this environment.

WACOMA is the Engligh taught curriculum of the Master Degree in Science and Technologies for Environmental Sustainability

The marine and coastal sciences constitute a series of disciplines that are derived from the natural sciences and the social sciences, formed for a global action within what has been called the management of the marine and coastal zone. A systemic and interdisciplinary vision is required, which calls for the training of a professional capable of interacting with the natural and social environment existing in marine and coastal areas.

This master’s degree educates students in the intricacies of coastal and ocean policy and management. Viewed as an MBA for people wanting to work in marine and coastal industries, this rigorous degree prepares students for a successful career in upper management and policy building, in both the private and public sectors.

Unify efforts and strengthen institutional, academic, and scientific relationships through the articulation of teaching, research, and extension to the study of Marine Sciences in Colombia to form qualified masters in the field of marine-coastal sciences, with a broad vision, responsibility ethics and willingness to formulate and carry out strategic projects that guarantee the sustainability of ecosystems for the social and economic development of the coastal zone and the country. To be recognized as a master's program of excellence for the academic and research quality of its graduates and for the active participation of the research groups of the two universities through the development of higher-level research, with an integrated approach to space and territory. marine-coastal areas that contribute to the sustainable development of the Caribbean Region and in general of all marine-coastal areas of the country.

The Master in Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering program offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on the study and management of coastal and ocean systems. Students are introduced to advanced conc...

The Master of Offshore and Coastal Engineering is a postgraduate program designed for students interested in managing and developing offshore and coastal infrastructure. It covers a broad range of top...

With the increasing pressures on the marine environment, both in the South Pacific region and worldwide, experts in the conservation and management of marine organisms and ecosystems are in demand.

If you want to learn more about the human footprint on coastal ecosystems, this is the master’s program for you. It is also perfect for those who wish to know more about conservation Science, ecosystem services, and the potential for sustainable food production in coastal areas. The program offers the opportunity to work with field-based or experimental projects that will give you a good introduction to scientific research.

This University Master's Degree provides students with specific training oriented towards the management and handling of the coastline from an integrated and interdisciplinary perspective, providing techniques that allow all territories, sectors of activity and groups involved to be included in the management. This methodology, essential to achieve sustainability, allows to deal effectively with complex problems.

Our Master of Business Administration (Industry Specialisation) provides a platform for you to combine the knowledge and skills delivered through the Maritime and Logistics Management MBA program with discipline-specific units, offering practical application within the marine environment or the maritime industry.

The Riverine and Estuarine Processes MRes is designed for those interested in understanding the dynamic movements and interactions within river and estuary environments. The program covers key topics ...