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The degree of Master of Marine Studies (M.M.S.) is offered in Fisheries Resource Management (FRM) and in Marine Spatial Planning and Management (MSPM). There is also a Graduate Diploma in Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management).

Both the Fisheries Resource Management and the Marine Spatial Planning and Management program areas will be administered by Academic Directors appointed by the Associate Vice-President (Marine Institute), Academic and Student Affairs, together with Academic Advisory Committees.

Academic Advisory Committees for each program area will be appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies on recommendation of the Associate Vice-President (Marine Institute), Academic and Student Affairs. Each of these committees will consist of the Academic Director as Chair, three members from the Marine Institute and two members from other academic units of the University. Normally, all appointments will be for a period of three (3) years.

For the Fisheries Resource Management programs, a Technical Advisory Committee consisting of a cross-section of members with professional expertise related to the fishery, will provide regular feedback on program content, instruction, and future direction of the Program.

For the Marine Spatial Planning and Management program, a Technical Advisory Committee, consisting of a cross-section of members with professional expertise related to the ocean/marine sector, will provide regular feedback on program content, instruction, and future direction of the Program.

Members of these Technical Advisory Committees will be appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies on recommendation of the Associate Vice-President (Marine Institute), Academic and Student Affairs. The Academic Director will be an ex-officio member and Chair of the Technical Advisory Committee. Normally all appointments will be for a period of three (3) years.

The Graduate Diploma in Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management) provides an opportunity for fisheries professionals to enhance their perspective on fishery issues from a variety of disciplines.

To be considered for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management), a student must be eligible to register in the Master of Marine Studies program (see Master of Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management), Admission Requirements below).

The program is offered online and requires successful completion of 18 credit hours of course work:

1. 5 courses (15 credit hours) from Core Courses; and

2. 1 elective course (3 credit hours) from either Category A or Category B Electives.

Students for the Graduate Diploma in Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management) must obtain a grade of 'B' or better in all program courses.

Courses required for the Graduate Diploma in Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management) must be selected from the Courses section outlined under the Master of Marine Studies (Fisheries Resource Management) program.