The Advanced Master in Blue Economy is established to bring scientific excellence and technological innovation at the centre of a number of Blue Economy initiatives. The master degree will be developed and established following local and regional adminsitrative rules (mainly in term of credit validation) in the 6 south mediteraean universities (Partners of the BLUERA Project).
8 mandatory courses will be shared between the 6 universities providing space to have a unique identity to each of them in view of the already existing skills and need in each university. The Masters will support the creation of stable and attractive blue career pathways throughout strengthening professional skills and enhancing competencies in fields related to sustainable blue economy.
List of the courses:
- Research Methodology in Blue Economy
- Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Coastal Tourism
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- GIS & Remote Sensing
- Maritime Law
- Oceanography & Climate Change
- Marine Ecology & Biotechnology
The MSc program at University of Monastir is titled “Blue Economy and Environmental Sustainability” with a focus on Biotechnology, Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Biosciences.
The program consists of 90 ECTS and is structured over four semesters, including 32 mandatory and 6 elective courses. A mandatory thesis is required, accounting for 30 ECTS.
The MSc program at University of Sousse is titled “Blue Entrepreneurship and Environmental Management (BEEM)”
The program follows a 120 ECTS structure over four semesters, consisting of 8 mandatory and 23 elective courses. A mandatory thesis is required, accounting for 30 ECTS.
The MSc program at University of Jordan is titled “Blue Economy and Coastal Sustainability”, with a focus on Physical Oceanography, Biotechnology, and Biosciences.
The program is structured over four semesters, with a total of 1200 ECTS, which appears significantly higher than the standard range for similar MSc programs. It consists of 8 mandatory and only 2 elective courses, a notably low number compared to other universities. A mandatory thesis is included, accounting for 240 ECTS, which is also an unusually high value. The program is taught in English and Arabic.
The MSc program at Al al-Bayt University is titled “Blue Economy and Sustainability”, with a focus on Physical Oceanography, Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Biosciences.
The program is structured over four semesters, with a total of 578 ECTS, which is significantly higher than the standard MSc range. It consists of 8 mandatory and only 2 elective courses, which is notably low compared to other universities. A mandatory thesis is required, accounting for 102 ECTS, which also appears higher than typical MSc structures. The program is taught in English.
The MSc program at University of Alexandria is titled “Sustainable Blue Economy and Management of Coastal Resources (SBEM)”, with a focus on Physical Oceanography, Biotechnology, and Biosciences.
The program follows a 120 ECTS structure over four semesters, including 8 mandatory and 30 elective courses, making it one of the most flexible programs in terms of course options. A mandatory thesis is required, accounting for 30 ECTS. The program is taught in English.
The MSc program at Arab Academy of Science is titled “Sustainable Blue Economy and Coastal Resources Management”, with a focus on Physical Oceanography, Biotechnology, Fisheries, and Maritime Studies.
The program follows a 120 ECTS structure over four semesters, including 10 mandatory and 20 elective courses. A mandatory thesis is required, accounting for 30 ECTS. The program is taught in English.