Program Overview
The Coastal and Marine Management at University Centre of the West Fjords is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 18 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 Coastal and Marine Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Iceland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Ãsafjörður, Iceland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Coastal and Marine Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Conditions for acceptance into the Coastal and Marine Management Master\'s program in Iceland are that the applicant must have completed an undergraduate university degree, regardless of if it is a BA, BSc or BEd. Applicants fill out an application form and return it together with a cover letter.
Candidates can come from diverse education and work backgrounds, as the interdisciplinary nature of study is based on many fields; especially in economics, ecology, social sciences and management.
English is the communication and educational language of the program. It is anticipated that applicants from Iceland, Scandinavia and the English-speaking countries possess adequate skills in the language. The same applies to students from universities where all instruction is in English. Other applicants must demonstrate sufficient English skills with recognised tests such as TOEFL, or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University Centre of the West Fjords 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 University Centre of the West Fjords
University Centre of the West Fjords
Isafjordur, Iceland
The University Centre of the Westfjords is a higher education and research institute located in Ísafjörður, Iceland. It offers integrated master's programmes in Coastal and Marine Management,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
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