About the course

Designed to educate students in the interdisciplinary analysis needed for effective marine and coastal management, the program offers a solid foundation in issues confronting policymakers, environmental managers, and businesses at every governmental level. Potential applicants who do not have a prior graduate degree or the requisite marine experience to qualify for study toward the M.M.A. degree may make application for the degree of Master of Arts in Marine Affairs. This academic degree counterpart to the professional M.M.A. degree is a two-year, 45-credit thesis program. In this program, students acquire knowledge and analytical skills through required and elective courses. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$61,304

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Kingston
Fall (September), 2025	Kingston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Rhode Island

To be considered for admission into a graduate degree program, professional program, or certificate program, you must have:

　　A bachelor?s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States or a foreign institution of acceptable standing

　　Adequate undergraduate preparation in the proposed major field or equivalent evidence of an appropriate background for undertaking an advanced degree program

　　An overall score of 80 or above, Minimum scores in the following areas: Reading: 20, Writing: 22, Listening: 17, Speaking: 17 (the suggested minimum speaking score for international teaching assistants is 23). The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550. IELTS: Required minimum score of 6.5. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 76.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Rhode Island. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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