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Programme objectives
With improvements in our understanding of the natural enviroment and changes in human values, it has become clear that governance systems must incorporate consideration of ecosystems,resulting in the need for ocean policy makers and coastal resources managers to have a background in the natural sciences,social sciences and economics.The Master of Science in Marine Affairs programme(MMA) is designed for those interested in the study of the complex issues of coastal and ocean management.
Marine Affairs is an interdisciplinary major,taught by a faculty of specialists in the fields of geography,policial science,law,anthropology,environmental planning, oceanography, environmental and resources economics, and general economics. This programme examines policy problems at local, regional, national, and international levels. |
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The programme objectives include:
1. Fostering highly trained and multi-disciplinary specialists in research and management in marine affairs on behalf of marine communities.
2. Providing for the needs of individuals who will be working in government departments, academic and research institutions, and consultancy companies.
3. Promoting the building and development of the interdisciplinary field of marine affairs.
Programme duration
2 years full-time study
Programme commencement
Autumn semester
Teaching language
English
Tuition fee
72,000 RMB in total ; 36,000 RMB * /per acdemic year
Academic calendar
1 st Semester: Autumn semester from mid-September to mid-January
2 nd Semester: Spring semester from mid-February to mid-July
Entry requirements
* Prospective students should have a non-Chinese passport and be in good health;
* Academic requirements: Prospective students must hold a recognised bachelor's degree or above, or equivalent.
* English proficiency: Minimum requirement is 550 points or above for TOEFL, a grade 6 or above for IELTS, or other certificate of English proficiency from an approved authority. Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement,other candidates whose university courses are taught in English will be considered case by case.
* Professional backgrounds: Prospective students who are able to show relevant professional experience deemed appropriate to the programme applied for will be given prior consideration.
Courses
Compulsory course
Introduction to Chinese Language
Selected Issues on Modern China
Core courses
Marine Science and Ocean Uses
Marine Resources Economics
International Ocean Law
Marine Affairs
Elective courses
Ocean and Coastal Sustainable Development
Public Policy Analysis
Environmental Economics and Policy
Management of marine natural protected zone and marine special protected zone
Integrated Coastal Management
Evaluation of Ocean and Coastal Ecosystem
Economic Analysis of Marine Policy/ Cost-Benefit Analysis
Environmental Sociology
RS Application in Marine Management
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Planning
Marie Biology
GIS Application
Credits requirements
2 compulsory courses giving 2 credits each
4 core courses giving 3 credits each
4-6 elective courses giving 2 credits each
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Core course descriptions
* Marine Science and Ocean Uses
Introduction to basic marine processes, selected ocean uses and their policy issues. The course focuses on the interplay of public policy and marine science with an emphasis on implications for policy, such as resources and energy extraction. Students will gain a basic understanding of the topics covered in the main sub-field of oceanography, an understanding of the scientific methodology and knowledge of how oceanographic information is applied in representative public debates.
* Marine Resources Economics
The principles and application of economics to the management of marine resources, and conflicts and problems which arise in the exploitation of marine environments. Particular attention is paid to marine and coastal resources valuation, bio-economic models, environmental issues, marine resource damage assessment, and the management of renewable and non-renewable resources.
After completion of this course, students will understand the causes of the many problems associated with renewable resource exploitation and the multiple uses of the marine environment. They will appreciate the role of economic analysis in framing methods for resolving these problems, and be able to appraise critically practical policy experiences at national and global levels.
* International Ocean Law
This course will examine the principles of international law as they relate to ocean management problems: jurisdiction in zones, such as territorial seas, exclusion zones and the high seas, as well as the problems posed by zonal approaches to ocean-use management.
The course will provide the student with a solid grounding in:
1) the manner in which international ocean law is formulated and developed, and how the international legal system functions.
2) the role of international law as a significant tool for ocean use management;
3) the characteristics and nature of different offshore legal zones as well as the rights and obligations of states in those zones.
* Marine Affairs
This course consists of an interdisciplinary seminar conducted by the Marine Affairs programme faculty supplemented by guest speakers from research institutions, industry and government. It focuses on problems of marine resources development and management at the local, regional, national and international policy level.
The course will introduce many topics in ocean and coastal related fields and challenge students to consider techniques for systematic analysis and decision-making. Through this course, students will broaden their topical knowledge, and develop their understanding of analytical approaches.
Senior academic staff involved
Prof. Hong Huasheng
Prof. Fu Kuncheng
Prof. Zhang Luoping
Prof. Chen Weiqi
Prof. Xue Xiongzhi
Prof. Yang Shengyun
Prof. Chen Zhenming
Prof. Zhuang Zongming
Associate Prof. Xiao Hua
Dr. Peng Benrong
School at a glance
The School of Oceanography and Environmental Science comprises: the Department of Oceanography; the Tropic Ocean Research Institute; the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering: the Environmental Science Research Centre; the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science; the Xiamen International Training Centre for Coastal Sustainable Development.
The Joint Programme of Master of Science in Environmental Management was the first joint programme leading to the Master of Science in Environmental Management (MSEM) in China , and is run by Xiamen University in co-operation with the University of San Francisco , and authorised by Ministry of Education of China .
Research centres
Centre for Ocean Policy and Law of XMU
Asian Pacific Centre for Environmental
Accountability-Xiamen Branch
Xiamen University Centre for Environmental
Impact Assessment
Xiamen International Training Centre for Coastal
Sustainable Development
Contact information
Principal: Prof. Hong Huasheng
Coordinator: Prof. Xue Xiongzhi Miss Ye Liangying
Tel: +86 (0)592 2183833 Fax: +86 (0)592 2181875
Email: yely@xmu.edu.cn Web: http://codi.xmu.edu.cn/
Sabine Kaluaratchi, University of San Francisco , USA (seond from left)
Master's student in Environmental Management
"I was thrilled to have the opportunity to take one of my Master's program courses at Xiamen University , China this year. I chose to go not only for the cross-cultural experience but also to learn about how an environmental program was operating in China, what priorities and concerns were being addressed, and what environmental issues were of most concern to the Chinese.
The first course taught in the summer program and the one I attended was Applied Ecology. We covered mostly physical and biological understandings of the earth's climatic system, we did look at case studies in China as well (desertification, invasive species, etc.). The university campus is beautiful, the classrooms brand new, and the dorms clean and comfortable."
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