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Master of Marine Affairs (MMA) at University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island, United States

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary master's in the analysis needed for effective marine and coastal management, giving a foundation in issues facing policymakers, environmental managers and businesses. It is taught on the Kingston campus, days and evenings.

Faculty: College of the Environment and Life Sciences  |  Department: Marine Affairs  |  Duration: Full-time 9 months  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

Specializations include Conservation, Ocean Policy and Law, Ports and Shipping, and Spatial Planning and Management.

Career pathways

Policymakers, environmental managers and business roles in marine and coastal management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme requirements: GRE scores not considered; two letters of recommendation; personal statement of 1-3 pages; unofficial transcripts and resume/CV; non-refundable application fee. MMA eligibility: a completed graduate degree in a related field, at least three years of relevant post-graduate work, or one year of full-time graduate study at RWU Law, RISD or URI in a joint degree. International applicants whose native language is not English: official TOEFL or IELTS within two years. MMA deadline: January 15 for all applicants including international (April 15 for fall admission).

Graduate programmes have Fall, Spring and Summer start terms; availability varies by programme and academic calendar (14-week or accelerated online).

Graduate applications are submitted through the URI Graduate Application with per-programme Fall, Spring and Summer deadlines listed on the Graduate School application page; applications are not reviewed until all materials and the application fee are submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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