College: Graduate Programs Institute

This interdisciplinary specialization focuses on the political, strategic, and economic aspects of maritime affairs. Students explore maritime security, international maritime law, maritime strategy, maritime economics, and environmental management. The program emphasizes policy analysis, strategic planning, and understanding geopolitical dynamics. Graduates are prepared for careers in maritime policy, maritime strategy, maritime economics, and environmental management.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of maritime policies and strategies.
• Develop skills in policy analysis and strategic planning.
• Learn techniques for addressing maritime security, law, and strategy.
• Explore maritime economics and environmental management principles.
• Understand the role of maritime policy in global geopolitics.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in maritime affairs.
• Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for maritime projects.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Maritime Policies and Strategies - An overview of maritime affairs and historical context.
2. Maritime Security - Principles and techniques for ensuring maritime security.
3. International Maritime Law - Basics and applications of international maritime law.
4. Maritime Strategy - Principles and techniques for developing maritime strategies.
5. Maritime Economics - Basics and techniques for analyzing maritime economic activities.
6. Environmental Management of Oceans - Principles and techniques for sustainable ocean resource management.
7. Geopolitics of Maritime Regions - Analysis of geopolitical dynamics in maritime regions.
8. Research Methods in Maritime Studies - Principles and techniques for conducting maritime research.
9. Strategic Planning in Maritime Affairs - Principles and techniques for developing strategic plans.
10. Capstone Project in Maritime Policy and Strategies - A practical project to apply skills acquired in maritime policy or strategic planning.

Assessment Methods:

Policy analysis, security plans, law applications, maritime strategy development, economic analyses, environmental projects, geopolitical analyses, research papers, strategic plans, capstone projects, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Maritime Security: An Introduction" by Christian Bueger and Timothy Edmunds.
• "International Maritime Law" by Yvonne M. Dutton.
• "Maritime Strategy and Operations" by Milan Vego.
• "Maritime Economics" by Martin Stopford.
• "Oceans Governance and the Law of the Sea" by Donald R. Rothwell and Tim Stephens.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of political science, international relations, and maritime affairs. Suitable for students interested in maritime policy, strategy, and economics.

Duration of Specialization:

Typically 4 years to obtain a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships.

Certificate:

Graduates can obtain a degree in maritime policy and strategies and pursue certificates in maritime policy, maritime strategy, or environmental management.

Target Audience:

Aspiring maritime policy analysts, maritime strategists, maritime economists, environmental managers, and professionals seeking to specialize in maritime affairs. This specialization equips students with the skills needed to excel in maritime policy and strategies, supporting effective maritime governance and strategic planning.