Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management
Wageningen University and ResearchProgram Overview
The Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management at Wageningen University and Research is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Wageningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Marine Systems (6 ECTS): In this course you will learn the principles of (marine) ecology and the governance of marine systems. An essential part of the course is a weekend on the island of Texel, including a boat trip on the North Sea and the Wadden Sea.
- Life History of Aquatic Organisms (6 ECTS): This course deals with the biology and ecology of aquatic organisms, with an emphasis on life history theory. The focus in this course lies with animal species, especially those which are important for fisheries, aquaculture and nature conservation.
- Trends in Aquaculture (6 ECTS): This course enables students to understand the biological and technical possibilities in the aquaculture sector as well as the globalised context in which the sector develops.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Enrolment in an MSc Programme at Wageningen University & Research requires:
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wageningen University and Research directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Wageningen University and Research
Wageningen University and Research
Wageningen, Netherlands
Wageningen University & Research is an organization composed of a public technical research university and a non-profit research institute located in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in life...
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
