The degree of Master of Marine Studies (M.M.S.) is offered at present in Fisheries Resource Management (FRM) and in Marine Spatial Planning and Management (MSPM). There are two graduate programs in Fisheries Resource Management: the Graduate Diploma (Fisheries Resource Management) and the Master of Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management).

Vice-President of Memorial University (Marine Institute)

G. Blackwood

The Graduate Diploma in Fisheries Resource Management provides an opportunity for fisheries professionals to enhance their perspective on fishery issues from a variety of disciplines.

Program regulations and requirements may be found by consulting the Memorial University Calendar online at http://www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/sectionNo=GRAD-0172#GRAD-7452

The Master of Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management) (M.M.S.) is a multi-disciplinary program of study that will provide the candidate with exposure to all dimensions of modern fisheries resource management in an international context. The program is aimed at professionals working in or intending to enter careers in fisheries management.

The program is offered online and requires successful completion of either (a) 24 credit hours of course work and a Major Report, or (b) 30 credit hours of course work. Students who have successfully completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma may elect to continue their program of study in order to earn the Degree.

Program regulations and requirements may be found by consulting the Memorial University Calendar online at http://www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/sectionNo=GRAD-1565