BA (Hons) Law, Blue Economy and Sustainable Fisheries Management

 

The BA (Hons) Law, Blue Economy and Sustainable Fisheries Management programme aims to:

Meet the increasing demands for sustainability smart and talent professionals in this field so as to overcome the major challenges in unleashing the development potentials of the regional ocean economy to progress the time bound UN Agenda 2039 and 2060. This BA Honours Degree programme will shape professionals who will help in achieving a sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity, peace and harmony in our global village.

The BA (Hons) Law, Blue Economy and Sustainable Fisheries Management programme will go though professional teaching and learning proposed a balanced interdisciplinary and cross-sector approach to blend the fundamentals and practices of International Maritime Law, Blue Economy and Sustainable fisheries.

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Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

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Programme Specific Requirements:

Credit in English and Mathematics at Ordinary Level (O-Level)

Intake
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open University of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

 Minimum: 3 years Maximum: 6 years
Year 1

Year 1 Semester 1

  • Foundations of Law
  • Fundamentals of Marine Science
  • Academic Literacy and Communication Skills
  • Fisheries Management Theories
  • Introduction to Global Sustainability Concepts

Year 1 Semester 2

  • Maritime Security and Sales of Goods of the Sea
  • Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
  • Fisheries Management Practices
  • Economics of Fisheries Development & Planning
  • Introduction to Blue Economy

Year 2

Year 2 Semester 1

  • International Environment Law
  • Ocean Resources, Blue Skills and Economic Growth
  • AU Blue Economy Strategy & Action Plan
  • Fish Processing & Marketing
  • International Fisheries & Development Cooperation

Year 2 Semester 2

  • Public International Law
  • Sustainable Management of the Blue Economy
  • Fisheries Extension Services Management
  • Fishery Entrepreneurship and Business Management
  • Non-Food Fishery Activities

Year 3

Year 3 Semester 1

  • Shipping Law
  • Fisheries Financing and Project Management
  • Dissertation

Year 3 Semester 2

  • Law of the Sea & Exclusive Economic Zone
  • Coastal Marine Fisheries and Climate Change
  • Sustainable Blue Economy and Strategic Engagement
  • Integrated Coastal Zone Management & Marine Spatial Planning
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
27 Modules (6/7.5 Credits)
Dissertation (15 Credits)
Fee Structure

Mauritian
Total: Rs 180,000

SADC
Total: US$ 4,750

International (Non-SADC)
Total: US$ 7,100
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