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Ocean Leadership - Executive master
Application deadline
1st of March
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Organization
Part-time, samlingsbasert – 3 years
Campus
Tromsø
Credits (ECTS)
90
Application code
See codes
About the study
Do you want to lead sustainable change for the ocean? Study part-time alongside your career and gain the knowledge, skills and leadership tools to tackle complex challenges in the marine and maritime sectors.
Next admission: 2028
What will you learn?
You learn to lead work that supports a change towards a sustainable and fair use of the ocean.
You gain insight into sustainability challenges, ocean law and governance, digitalization and innovation.
You practice how to
- identify and use information to support problem solving within your sector
- understand complex ocean challenges and find creative, inclusive solutions
- plan projects and communicate effectively with different audiences
You also learn how to bring people with different knowledge and interests together to work towards common goals.
The program is relevant for people in leadership positions in government agencies, industry and/or civil society engaged in marine or maritime affairs.
Practical execution
The program has two mandatory on-campus sessions in Tromsø each semester.
Monthly online meetings are held between sessions to discuss course materials and assignments. Each meeting lasts one hour, and you are required to attend at least one meeting per semester.
Between sessions, you are free to study when it fits your schedule. You have access to online learning materials, such as videos, podcasts, articles and exercises.
Time commitment
You should expect to use between 15 and 20 hours per week on your studies.
More information about sessions
This study programme requires compulsory attendance to the introductory meeting. See this web page for more information.
Language of instruction
English
Programme structure
See the subjects you can take in this study programStudy plan
Read more about the campus:
TromsøAdmission requirements
You must have completed a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification.
Minimum 3 years of work experience. Of those 3 years at least 1 year must be leadership experience.
Grade average: C (2.5) or better
Admission capacity: 20
Admissions every other year: 2028, 2030, etc.
What can you become?
After you finish your master’s degree, you will be equipped to lead sustainability transformations.
You can, for example:
- apply for leadership positions
- lead projects supporting ocean sustainability
- draw on your newly developed skills and expertise in your current job
You will develop a valuable network with emerging and experienced leaders from multiple marine and maritime fields.
The program prepares you for career opportunities both locally, nationally and internationally.
Access to further studies
Completion of the program does not alone provide sufficient study credits for admission to a PhD program at UiT.
If you wish to pursue a PhD, you can read about the admission requirements here: PhD at UiT The Arctic University of Norway | UiT
What are the students saying?
Costs and support
Apply for student financial support from Lånekassen
You are responsible for covering your own travel and accommodation expenses for any required on-campus sessions and examinations.
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