Kingston,
RI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Marine Affairs B.S. program's core mission is to train students in cross-disciplinary approaches essential for sound marine and coastal resource governance. This Bachelor of Science program places special focus on natural science applications, mandating supplementary coursework in this field. Participants explore policy challenges and management considerations across various governmental scales, from local to global. The curriculum allows specialization in diverse areas including fishery management, coastal hazards, maritime logistics, offshore renewable energy, ocean governance, marine environmental protection, and coastal tourism development.