Marine Affairs (Master of Marine Management)
Dalhousie UniversityProgram Overview
The Marine Affairs (Master of Marine Management) at Dalhousie University is a Master programme in Business & Management over 16 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 Marine Affairs (Master of Marine Management) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 18,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 9,157 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marine Affairs (Master of Marine 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
- Contemporary Issues in Ocean and Coastal Management - 1.0 credit (continues in winter term)
- Marine Management Tools & Techniques - 0.5 credit
- Contemporary Issues in Ocean and Coastal Management (continued)
- Marine Science and Technology 0.5 credit
- Graduate Project 1.0 credit (continues in the fall term)
- Graduate Project (continued)
- Coastal Zone Management 0.5 credit
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to the MMM must satisfy general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (Faculty of Graduate Studies - general admission requirements). These include a four-year Bachelor\'s Degree from a university of recognized standing with honours or its equivalent, with a minimum letter grade average of B (equivalent to a 3.0 GPA, 73% or Second Class Honours, Upper Division). Dalhousie University encourages applications from qualified women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 18,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 9,157 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 18,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 9,157 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dalhousie University 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 Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Canada
public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 16 months
