Master of Marine Science and Management
Why study the Master of Marine Science and Management at UNE?
No longer offered. Currently enrolled students must complete this course by 31 December, 2012
On campus study is completed at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour NSW (www.nmsc.edu.au/).
The award provides academic and professional training in some of the key topics in marine science and management. This includes updating the knowledge and skills of candidates who have previous training in this field.
Career Opportunities
The qualification will be recognised in the market place as appropriate for consultants and managers dealing with marine and estuarine ecosystems.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2010 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2010.How to Apply
Applications for the Master of Marine Science and Management are currently closed.
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| Official Abbreviation | MMSM |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencing | Not offered in 2010 |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Benefits | Articulation from the Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management On completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are able to articulate to the Master of Marine Science and Management with 24 credit points (no more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level) of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma. |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | The minimum requirement for admission to candiature is a three-year Bachelor degree including the basic sciences chemistry, biology and statistics. |
| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted for previously completed study. |
| Academic Colours |
straw (BCC 51) |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University in a discipline related to Environmental Science or Environmental Management or Natural Resources; or
(b) hold at least 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources or equivalent; or
(c) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
2. Course Requirements
To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 48 credit points, with at least 24 credit points from MSM501, MSM502, MSM503, MSM504, MSM505, MSM506, MSM507, MSM508 and at most 24 credit points with at least 12 credit points at 500 or 600 level or above from the Elective Units or as approved by the course coordinator. No unit is below 300 level.
NR691 or NR595 can be included in the study program, with Head of School approval, if the student has located a suitable supervisor for the project.
NR691 (24 credit point Rresearch Thesis), which shall embody the results of a research program. NR691 must be completed within a maximum of four semesters:
(a) The thesis shall not exceed 20,000 words exclusive of tables, plates, figures and appendices, and be written in English. The completed thesis shall show capacity on the part of the student for independent thought and critical thinking. The student shall reference all sources used in the thesis, including work previously used in another degree. .
(b) The student shall submit to the Student Centre two copies of the thesis bound in a form approved by the school. The student shall submit with the thesis a statement from his or her supervisor certifying that the thesis is in a form suitable for examination.
3. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate;
(c) in exceptional circumstances and on the recommendation of the candidate's supervisor, the period of candidature may be extended.
4. Advanced Standing
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points wich are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 24 credit points for units completed at UNE and no more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level; or
(b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or
(c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
(d) There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units completed at this University that have not counted towards a qualification.
(e) Advanced standing shall not be awarded for NR691 or NR595.
5. Exit Pathways
Candidates may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management on completion of 24 credit points.
6. Thesis Examination
On the recommendation of the supervisor(s), the School Teaching and Learning Committee will approve the appointment of two examiners, at least one will be external to the University. Examiners will be sent the relevant degree information.
The examiners' reports on the thesis will be considered by the School Teaching and Learning Committee which will recommend:
(a) that NR691 be awarded an SR (Satisfied Requirements); or
(b) that NR691 be awarded an SR subject to the candidate making amendments to the thesis as specified by the examiners and to the satisfaction of the supervisor(s); or
(c) that NR691 be failed (N).
Before making a recommendation above, the School Teaching and Learning Committee may:
(a) request the examiners to consult and report to the committee; or
(b) permit the candidate to revise the thesis for re-examination if, in the opinion of the committee, the work is of sufficient merit to warrant this concession.
A candidate permitted to revise the thesis with an extension will do so within a period of time and under conditions determined by the School Teaching and Learning Committee. A candidate who has revised a thesis under the terms of an extension and who fails the re-examination will not be eligible for further examination.