Overview

The Quantitative Fisheries and Resource Economics program is offered by The University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Graduates of the programs will be competent to help meet the staffing needs of the government and private sector including international aid agencies, in order to effectively manage fisheries resources.

Key Facts

The PSM programs will provide students with quantitative, communication, and leadership skills; and the knowledge required to obtain careers in natural resources, with a focus on fisheries management and conservation. The program is endorsed by the National Research Council.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fish Population Dynamics and Stock Assessment

Risk and Decision Analysis in Natural Resources Management

Scientific Communications

Personnel Development, Management, and Evaluation

Business and Fish Management Ethics
Marine Population Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

38 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Economics Marine Science View 615 other Masters in Economics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The undergraduate GPA must be at least 3.0, although some students with a GPA below 3.0 may be provisionally accepted based on related research or work experience.

Have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited 4-year college or university, or equivalent from a foreign country.

Successful completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Three letters of recommendation from persons capable of adequately assessing the applicant’s potential for success in the program.

An interview or evaluation approval by the admissions committee.

Tuition Fee

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International

12179 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 641 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

12179 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 641 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

6574 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 346 USD per credit during 24 months.

Eastern Shore region rate - 476.00 per credit hour

Living costs for Maryland City

1610 - 2727 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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