Program Overview
The Oceanography at The State University of New Jersey is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Oceanography programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Oceanography programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Physical Oceanography
- Large-Scale Ocean and Atmosphere Dynamics
- Coastal Ocean Dynamics
- Coastal Ocean Observing Systems
- Marine Benthic Ecology
- Biological Oceanography
- Primary Production in Aquatic Ecosystems
- Early Life History of Fish
- Molecular Oceanograpy
- Estuarine Ecology
- Chemical Oceanography
- Dynamics of Waves, Currents, and Sediment Transport on the Continental Shelf
- Remote Sensing of the Ocean & Atmosphere
- History of the Earth System
- Professional Science Writing and Presentation
- Marine Ecosystems Research
- Communicating Ocean Science
- Numerical Modeling of the Atmosphere & Ocean I
- Numerical Modeling of Coupled Systems
- Oceanography Seminar
- Geophysical Data Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate degree in either mathematics, science or engineering. In addition, they shall have completed prerequisite courses as listed. Students must show proficiency in English, if they are foreign students. GRE scores are required. Students may be accepted subject to the requirement that additional courses are taken to make up deficiencies in their background. Admission to the program also depends on other factors such as work experience, letters of recommendation, and the suitability of background.
The minimum requirements for entry into the Program are:- one year of calculus
- one year of physics
- one year of chemistry
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey 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 The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English