International Fisheries Management – (M.Sc.)

This program is offered at the Norwegian College of Fishery Science. The duration is two years, and the programme culminates in the degree of M.Sc. in International Fisheries Management.

Objective

The main aim of the programmme at the NCFS is to provide an interdisciplinary education. This is a program which combines primarily economics and biology, with additional courses in technology, principles of organisation, and law. The program is teaching-intensive, with courses (comprising 90 study points) and a research project (30 study points), with more emphasis on course work than on the individual research project.

At the completion of the Master`s Programme in International Fisheries Management, candidates achieve the degree "Master of Science in International Fisheries Management".

Professional prospects

The Master`s Degree in International Fisheries Management qualifies to a lot of interesting jobs in both private enterprise and public service, international and national. Today, candidates who have finished their study, work in fisheries management abroad and also in their home countries, in private consultant companies as well as in research and teaching.

Access to further studies

Candidates with a good grade in their Master`s Degree in International Fisheries Management may apply for admission in a Doctoral Degree Programme (Ph.D) in order to pursue a career in research.