Overview

The Quantitative Fisheries and Resource Economics by The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will provide students with quantitative, communication, and leadership skills; and the knowledge required to obtain careers in natural resources, with a focus on fisheries management and conservation. The program is endorsed by the National Research Council.

Key facts

Graduates of the programs will be competent to help meet the staffing needs of the government and private sector including international aid agencies, in order to effectively manage fisheries resources.

The University supports well-funded undergraduate and graduate programs in marine and agricultural science and maintains state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, equipment, and a fleet of boats and university vehicles. The Paul S. Sarbanes Coastal Ecology Center, located at Assateague Island, MD is used to conduct field and laboratory studies in Maryland’s Coastal Bays.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fish Population Dynamics and Stock Assessment

Risk and Decision Analysis in Natural Resources Management

Scientific Communications

Personnel Development, Management, and Evaluation

Business and Fish Management Ethics
Marine Population Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

38 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Maryland City, United States

Disciplines

Economics Marine Science View 402 other Masters in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

The undergraduate GPA must be at least 3.0, although some students with a GPA below 3.0 may be provisionally accepted based on related research or work experience.

Have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited 4-year college or university, or equivalent from a foreign country.

Successful completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Three letters of recommendation from persons capable of adequately assessing the applicant’s potential for success in the program.

An interview or evaluation approval by the admissions committee.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12426 USD / year

≈ 12426 USD / year
Out-of-State

12426 USD / year

≈ 12426 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6707 USD / year

≈ 6707 USD / year

Additional Details

Eastern Shore region rate - 476.00 per credit hour

Living costs

Maryland City

United States

1610 - 2727 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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