MSc in Coastal Resources Economics and Management (SLQF Level 10)
Introduction
The Ocean University of Sri Lanka is enrolling students for the MSc/Masters/PG Diploma in Coastal Resources Economics and Management.
The courses are designed to build the manpower required to value coastal and marine ecosystem services and offer meaningful information for policymakers and resource managers about the economic significance of coastal resources for planning, restoration, and damage assessment. The focus of this programme ranges from theoretical perspectives on linkages between ecosystem services and resource management, to the actual integration of valuation of information in coastal and marine resources for policy decisions, and to the application of economic valuation methods to specific coastal and marine resource management problems. Since this management strategy is widely accepted and discussing globally for managing natural resources the outcome of the programme will be highly recognized and benefit to the country.
The programme is implemented jointly with IUCN, Sri Lanka under the Global Environmental Facility (GEF 07) project `Natural Capital Values of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems In Sri Lanka Integrated into Sustainable Development Planning” which is executed by the Ministry of Environment.
The proposed course plans to develop human resources with state-of-the-art competencies in:
- Ecosystem valuation and natural capital accounting using internationally accepted methodologies such as the System of Environment Economics Accounting (SEEA)
- Monitoring disaster risks, natural resources damage assessments (NRDA), ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) and establishing adaptive and mitigatory action
- Environment certification and auditing and, value chain management Remote sensing and GIS for coastal planning and management
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Integrated coastal management (ICM)
The programme consists of three parts;
- Part I (Contents of Semester 1 and 2),
- Part II (Contents of Semester 3) and
- Part III (Contents of Semester 4 – Research Project and dissertation)
Those who successfully complete;
- Part I is eligible for Postgraduate Diploma _ SLQF level 8, 1 year duration, requires total of 30 credits
- Part I & II is eligible for Master by course work – SLQF Level 9, 1 ½ years duration, requires total of 45 credits
- Part I ,II & III is eligible for MSc by Course work with Research – SLQF 10, 2 years duration, requires 60 credits
Candidates can choose to register for any one of them directly
The proposed course plans to develop human resources with state-of-the-art competencies in:
- Coastal and Marine Environment
- Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Valuation
- Natural Capital Accounting
- Monitoring Disaster Risks
- Natural Resources Damage Assessments (NRDA)
- Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR) and establishing adaptive and mitigatory action
- Environment Certification and Auditing and, Value Chain Management
- Remote Sensing and GIS for coastal planning and management
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Integrated Coastal Resources Management (ICM)
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/ Institution in a relevant subject area (Biological Science, Physical Science, Environment Science, Economics, Agriculture, Geology, Geography, Oceanography, Tourism, Law, Technology); OR
- Any other Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification (NVQ 7) which is acceptable to the Academic Council of the Ocean University of Sri Lanka
- Undergraduates awaiting final year results are also encouraged to apply
- Candidates in relevant professions or working experience are given priority
| Programme fee | |
| MSc | Rs 350,000 |
| Masters | Rs 300,000 |
| PG Diploma | Rs 200,000 |
| Registration fee | Rs 5000 |
| Application Fee | Rs 3000 |
An application fee should be deposited to the credit of;
Vice Chancellor,
Ocean University of Sri Lanka,
Account No 214100163629909 at Peoples Bank, Mutwal Branch.
Easy payment schemes available
| CREM 1012 | Coastal Environment |
| CREM 1022 | Oceanography |
| CREM 1031 | Coastal Livelihoods and other economic Activities |
| CREM 1042 | Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| CREM 1052 | Marine and Coastal Tourism |
| CREM 1062 | Marine Pollution and Waste Management |
| CREM 1072 | Environmental Governance |
| CREM 1082 | Statistics for Natural Resources Management |
| CREM 2012 | Economic of Environment, Natural Resources |
| CREM 2022 | Remote sensing and GIS for coastal planning and Management |
| CREM 2031 | A Landscape approach to Coastal Management Planning |
| CREM 2042 | Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services |
| CREM 2053 | Natural Resources Damage Assessment |
| CREM 2062 | Environmental Impact Assessment |
| CREM 2072 | Ecosystem Based Disaster Risk Reduction |
| CREM 3013 | Integrated Coastal Resources Management |
| CREM 3022 | Research Methodology |
| CREM 3032 | Seminars |
| CREM 3041 | Environmental Certification and Auditing |
| CREM 3052 | Environment Sustainability and Supply Chain Management |
| CREM 3061 | Project Analysis |
| CREM 3074 | Case Studies |
| CREM 4115 | Research Project and Dissertation |
How to apply
Eligible candidates can apply online. Application form can be downloaded from the Ocean University website (http://www.ocu.ac.lk) and upload the same on or before 31st August 2024.
The Completed Application form along with the copies of NIC, relevant educational and professional qualifications, work experience (if any) and payment slip to be sent by registered post to the
Director,
Center for Postgraduate Studies,
Ocean University of Sri Lanka,
No 51, Pannanada Mawatha, Mattakkuliya
Colombo 15
Contact details:
Director,
Center for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS),
Ocean University of Sri Lanka,
No 51, Pannananda Mawatha,
Colombo 15
Tel: 011 7112130, 0114346982, 0114346973
0772338173, 0777502197
E mail: cpgs@ocu.ac.lk,
Web: http://www.ocu.ac.lk
Lectures on Weekends
Online/Onsite/field studies
English Medium