Coastal Zone Management Degree Track

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Master of Professional Science

Over half of the world’s population resides in growing coastal areas. These areas are major economic engines, supporting port and shipping tourism, fisheries, aquaculture, and oil and gas mining activities. The coastal zone – comprising nearshore waters and lands — represents some of the most fragile habitats on the planet. Balancing economic development and coastal protections in the face of anthropogenic stressors is a major challenge that resource managers face in the 21st century.

The Coastal Zone Management MPS track offers a multidisciplinary approach to addressing problems in coastal areas. Students can explore a broad variety of topics, ranging from coastal fisheries management and tourism development to port management and environmental impact assessment. Students will also be introduced to associated legal and governance frameworks.

Prerequisites:

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Course topics:

marine protected areas, coastal law and policy, management and conservation of marine ecosystems, environmental planning and environmental impact statement

Job titles:

  • Environmental Policy Research Assistant
  • Project Manager–US Army Corps of Engineers 
  • Legislative Assistant–Florida Senate

Track Curriculum

Core Courses 12
EVR 602

or EVR 633		 Economics of Natural Resources

Decision Analysis: Natural Hazards and Catastrophes		 3
EVR 618 Coastal Zone Management 3
EVR 624

or RSM 612		 Statistics and Data Analysis for Environmental Science and Policy

Statistics for Marine Scientists 		 3
EVR 628

or EVR 660 & EVR 661		 Introduction to Data Management and Visualization for Environmental Scientists

Introduction to Marine Geographic Information Systems
and Introduction to Marine Geographic Information Systems - Laboratory		 3
Electives* 12
EVR 620 Environmental Law and Policy 3
EVR 631 Marine and Coastal Protected Area Theory, Planning, Management, and Issues 3
EVR 673 Marine Conservation Outreach 3
Additional Elective 3
Internship1 2-6
EVR 805 MPS Internship 2-6
Additional Requirements
RSM 700 Research Ethics 0
Total Credit Hours 30

*  Refer to the list of additional elective options in the UM Academic Bulletin

1  Enrollment in 2 - 6 internship credits is required during a student's time in the MPS degree program. Completion of fewer than 2 internship credits must be approved by the MPS Program Director. Students may enroll in more than 6 internship credits with the approval of the MPS Program Director. Typically, two semesters are needed to complete all aspects of the internship phase of MPS.

Elective Options

Students may request elective courses with the consent of their Academic Advisor. Refer to the course schedules for a list of classes available on the Rosenstiel School campus each semester.

Track Leader

Manoj Shivlani

Coastal Zone Management

mshivlani@miami.edu

(305) 284-8259
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Dr. Manoj Shivlani is an environmental scientist and senior lecturer specializing in the social and policy dimensions of coastal and marine resource management. His focus areas include stakeholder theory, socio-ecological systems, fisheries socioeconomics, and international ocean management. His recent research has evaluated the effects of extreme events on fishing communities, the medium-term impacts of COVID-19 on small-scale fisheries, the determination of limits of acceptable change in marine managed areas, and the development of marine preserve management plans....
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