Here below you can find all master courses the University Centre offers. All courses are taught in 1-3 week modules running from August through June. See how the courses are organised in the teaching schedule for both programs. Usually 2-3 courses are taught at the same time, but students may only enroll in one course at a time.
The master courses are available to you whether you plan to pursue a degree or just take a course or courses. Please review the options for guest studies to determine how you can apply.
For further information, contact the Administrative Director of Education and Teaching.
Coastal and Marine Management: Theory and Tools
- Autumn 2024
About the course
The course explores the concepts, principles, approaches, processes, and issues related to integrated coastal and ocean management. This is achieved through a review of the development and history of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) within a global context. An overview of different management strategies, as well as the meaning of integration in the governing of natural resources, will be presented. Country case studies will be presented and examined. Successful and failed integrated coastal and ocean management techniques will also be discussed and analysed.
Instructors
Learning outcome
On completion of the course a student:
- has gained an understanding of Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management as a field of study.
- can recognize the complexity of coastal and marine management issues.
- can integrate different aspects of ICZM, from a social, economic and ecological perspective, to assess problems and issues.
- can apply their understanding and interpretation of coastal areas to the design of integrated management plans for coastal and marine habitats.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites registered for the course
Assessment: 10% þátttaka; 50% project work; 40% project – written and oral
Final Exam: Assignment