Master of Coastal and Ocean Policy

The Master of Coastal and Ocean Policy (MCOP) is a professional, non-thesis, interdisciplinary degree program providing students with key knowledge and skills for navigating the interface of science and policy decision making.

MCOP students have the opportunity to explore

• coastal science
• environmental science
• marine science
• social science and humanities approaches to natural and physical sciences

while also gaining knowledge and experience in

• policy analysis
• environmental policy analysis
• non-profit and non-governmental organization management
• public budgeting and finance
• environmental economics

The integration of knowledge areas, coastal and marine science with policy expertise, provides students with a strong foundation to pursue opportunities at the interface of science and policy.