Master of Science Degree in Sustainable Blue Economy and Management of Coastal Resources (MSc SBEM)

Program Description

The MSc SBEM equips graduates and professionals with the scientific knowledge, analytical skills and practical capabilities required to address current and emerging challenges affecting oceans and coastal areas. The program covers oceanography and climate change, fisheries and aquaculture, marine ecology and biotechnology, GIS and remote sensing, marine resources, ocean governance, coastal tourism, innovation and sustainable blue-economy development. The program is delivered over 2 years / 4 semesters, comprising 40 Credit Hours / 120 ECTS, including compulsory and elective coursework and a research-based Master's thesis. Developed within the BLUE-ERA Erasmus+ project, the program benefits from international academic cooperation and contemporary approaches to sustainable marine and coastal development.

Learning Outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the MSc SBEM, graduates will be able to: • Analyze sustainable blue-economy principles and complex marine and coastal systems. • Assess living and non-living marine resources from environmental, economic and governance perspectives. • Apply GIS, remote sensing, environmental monitoring, data analysis and scientific research methods. • Develop sustainable solutions for coastal management, climate-change adaptation, marine pollution, biodiversity, fisheries, aquaculture and other blue-economy sectors. • Evaluate marine and coastal projects considering sustainability, feasibility and stakeholder needs. • Conduct independent scientific research and communicate findings effectively to academic, professional, governmental and community stakeholders. These outcomes reflect the program's intended development of scientific, analytical, practical, research, communication and transferable competencies.