Marine Management Program By Dalhousie University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

16 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

26,064 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Marine Management is a professional and interdisciplinary degree program focusing on an applied research project and required classes in the marine and social sciences as well as a choice of electives from approved marine-related classes. The subject areas addressed include but are not limited to: arctic environmental knowledge, climate change adaptation, coastal tourism, community based co-management, development of non-living resources, ecolabelling and seafood certification, ecosystem based management, fisheries management, indigenous knowledge systems, integrated coastal zone management, marine conservation, marine law and policy, marine protected areas, marine spatial planning, maritime enforcement, maritime transport, risk management, ocean governance.  Students are required to prepare a graduate research project with an emphasis on management and planning.
The Master of Marine Management degree program is designed to start in September with a small class of students (approximately 20-25 each year) that take a combination of required core courses and elective courses at the graduate level (course = credit). The MMM does not allow for winter term (January) or summer term (May) admission.  

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Marine Management is a professional and interdisciplinary degree program focusing on an applied research project and required classes in the marine and social sciences as well as a choice of electives from approved marine-related classes. The subject areas addressed include but are not limited to: arctic environmental knowledge, climate change adaptation, coastal tourism, community based co-management, development of non-living resources, ecolabelling and seafood certification, ecosystem based management, fisheries management, indigenous knowledge systems, integrated coastal zone management, marine conservation, marine law and policy, marine protected areas, marine spatial planning, maritime enforcement, maritime transport, risk management, ocean governance.  Students are required to prepare a graduate research project with an emphasis on management and planning.
The Master of Marine Management degree program is designed to start in September with a small class of students (approximately 20-25 each year) that take a combination of required core courses and elective courses at the graduate level (course = credit). The MMM does not allow for winter term (January) or summer term (May) admission.  

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

3+
7+
92+

16 Months
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,204 CAD
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International Students

26,064 CAD
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Dalhousie University offers undergraduate programmes covering a broad range of disciplines, sectors and industries. A selection of their undergraduate programmes includes:

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Online study at Dalhousie University is offered, the extent to which is dependent on the programme of study, so potential applicants should check if their chosen programme is designed for online learning. The university offers a wealth of resources to students studying online, including student technological and mental wellbeing support.

Tuition fees and more information on financing programmes at Dalhousie University are available on the university website’s dedicated finance area.

Dalhousie offers and manages a range of funding opportunities for students. Each year, millions of dollars in scholarships, awards, bursaries and prizes is distributed through the Registrar's Office to promising Dalhousie students. Scholarships are money awarded for academic merit. For some scholarships, assessment is also based on other criteria such as community involvement, leadership and financial need.

Students wishing to apply to study an undergraduate programme at Dalhousie should check the undergraduate level admissions portal. Information is also available for undergraduate students with specific circumstances like transfer applicants, upgrading and pathway programmes, professional programmes and continuing education.

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Dalhousie University offers over 130 master’s and PhD programmes, covering a wide range of sectors, industries and disciplines. A selection of their courses include:

- Architecture

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- Civil and Resource Engineering

- Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

- Community Health & Epidemiology

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Online study at Dalhousie University is offered, the extent to which is dependent on the programme of study, so potential applicants should check if their chosen programme is designed for online learning. The university offers a wealth of resources to students studying online, including student technological and mental wellbeing support.

Dalhousie offers and manages a range of funding opportunities for postgraduate study. Finance can be provided by the university, the federal and provincial governments, and external agencies. The amount available to students varies between degrees and programs, typically ranging from $16,500 to $24,000 or more per year in the early stages of a degree. Dalhousie offers four areas of scholarship: 

- Scholarship for master’s students

- Scholarship for PhD students

- Scholarship for international students

- Scholarship for diverse scholars


Applying for graduate studies at Dalhousie is a detailed process, but potential applicants can reach out to the university for assistance. Students hoping to begin a postgraduate programme at Dalhousie University must make sure they meet any programme-specific requirements, Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum admission requirements, and language proficiency scores for international students before they apply to study. Once applied, postgraduate students should pay the application fee and submit supporting documentation. Full instructions on how to apply to Dalhousie for postgraduate study can be found on the university’s online application portal.

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