Application Information: Academic Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants to the MMM must satisfy general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (Faculty of Graduate Studies - general admission requirements). These include a four-year Bachelor's Degree from a university of recognized standing with honours or its equivalent, with a minimum letter grade average of B (equivalent to a 3.0 GPA, 72% or Second Class Honours, Upper Division). Selection criteria include an essay demonstrating interdisciplinarity, relevant work experience, and career objectives. Dalhousie University encourages applications from qualified women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. The Marine Affairs Program Admissions Committee reviews all complete applications that satisfy these FGS requirement The committee evaluates each candidate using selection criteria that includes academic standing, work experience and career objectives. The committee then makes recommendations to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. 

PART TIME MMM

The MMM degree may be completed on a part-time basis. Applications for completing the MMM degree on a part-time basis must be submitted to the Marine Affairs Program by February 28. Applicants must meet the same requirements for admission as full time MMM students.

A limited number of part-time MMM students can be enrolled in an academic year. Part-time MMM students will complete the MMM degree over a period no greater than five contiguous calendar years (i.e. 60 months). The MMM degree is a Programme fee degree and part-time MMM students must meet the tuition fee requirements of the Registrar's Office.

The part-time MMM student must take MARA 5001.06 Contemporary Issues in Ocean and Coastal Management and MGMT 5000 Management Without Borders in the first year of their MMM degree program.  Part-time MMM students will meet with the Academic Coordinator of MAP to prepare a plan for the courses.

Further details on the requirements can be obtained from the MAP Administrator.