Marine Management (MMM)

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

University Rank:#283

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Duration16 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,437 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Marine Management (MMM)

About

Why choose this program?

The Master of Marine Management is a professional, non-thesis, and interdisciplinary degree program offering required classes in marine and social sciences and a choice of electives from approved marine-related classes.

Subject areas addressed include:

coastal zone management

sea use planning

fisheries management

marine law and policy

maritime transport

development of non-living resources

protection and preservation of the coastal and marine environment

coastal tourism

maritime enforcement

conflict management

The Marine Affairs Program offers a professional education at the graduate level for ocean managers, those planning a career in marine affairs, managers employed in the public and private sectors with responsibilities in marine affairs, individuals aspiring to commence or strengthen their academic or teaching careers, and community organizers wishing to further their understanding of marine affairs in order to benefit their communities.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Master's degree Four-year bachelor's degree. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study. Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

English Program Requirements

Minimum test scores

The Faculty of Graduate Studies accepts a wide range of ESL tests for admissions up to two years after completion. We also accept the completion of the Dalhousie English Language Studies Department course, English for Academic Purposes - Level 2.

Some programs require higher ESL test scores than the minimums required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies that are listed below. Visit our Graduate Programs page to learn your program's specific requirements and contact your program before you apply if you are unsure of what is needed for admission.

Dalhousie English Language Studies Department course:
English for Academic Purposes - Level 2
Minimum acceptable score: Overall grade of A- for the course.

TOEFL iBT (In-person, online and at-home edition)
Minimum acceptable score: 92

MET
C1-level and 4-skills test required
64 (with no skills area below 53)

IELTS (Academic, in-person and online)
Minimum acceptable score: 7

CAEL (In-person and online)
Minimum acceptable score: 70 with no band score lower than 60

Pearson English Test PTE Academic
Minimum acceptable score: Overall score of 65 and nothing below 54

Career

Careers

With this degree, you’ll be well-suited to positions in policymaking, environmental assessment, provision of advice to special projects and/or programs, research, education, and planning in the broad area of marine affairs.

Possible careers include:

Coastal zone management
Sea use planning
Ocean governance
Fisheries management
Marine law and policy
Development and conservation of living and non-living resources
Marine transportation policy and administration
Coastal tourism
Protection and preservation of coastal and marine environments – their biodiversity, maritime enforcement, conflict management and oil and gas issues

Graduates hold positions in public and private sectors as well as non-governmental organizations. This could include government departments such as Parks Canada, Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada, and Transport Canada. The private sector is composed, principally but not exclusively, of environmental consulting companies, while NGOs include local organizations such as the Ecology Action Centre or global organizations like the World Wildlife Fund. In addition, many graduates find work in academic institutions where they teach, conduct research or participate in teams of various sizes.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

7,437 / year

Marine Management (MMM)

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

Go to Official Website