MBA Blue Economy at University of Maine

Programme overview

The MaineMBA Blue Economy concentration combines the MBA core with specialised courses in aquaculture, fisheries, biotechnology and ocean renewable energy, offered with the School of Marine Sciences, Darling Marine Center and Aquaculture Research Institute. It is delivered in hybrid mode, is AACSB-accredited and STEM-designated.

Faculty: Maine Business School | Department: Maine Business School with School of Marine Sciences | Duration: 33 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

8 core classes and 3 concentration electives (33 credits); B- or better required in all classes.

Career pathways

Marine resource manager, sustainable seafood supply chain manager, sustainability consultant, aquaculture operations manager, marine policy analyst, marine biotech entrepreneur, ocean investment analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Transcripts and work history reviewed; applicants lacking prerequisites complete non-credit self-paced foundation courses in accounting, economics, finance and statistics (about 15-20 hours each).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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