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Blue MBA

Why Study Business & Oceanography?

Climate change represents a major challenge and opportunity to a broad range of businesses and the global economy. In turn, there is a growing demand for leaders with skills in both business and science, particularly climate- related science. To address this need, a new program is being developed at URI that will merge the MBA with a Master of Oceanography (MBA–MO). The 16-month MBA–MO will provide tomorrow’s leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to develop business models to ensure an environmentally sustainable world for future generations.

The Blue MBA will train future leaders in the strategic management of global climate change. The degree will be particularly beneficial to those seeking management careers in industries such as energy, ocean technology and engineering, hazard risk management, water resources, fisheries, marine navigation and tourism, as well as ocean and human health.

Students will take courses in business, oceanography, and economics. Internships with businesses are also being planned as part of the curriculum.

Who Should Apply?

The MBA–MO is designed for students with a pure science, environmental science, or engineering undergraduate degree who want to develop their management skills and broaden their marketability. Students are expected to be successful in both GSO science courses and MBA courses.

Course Listings

ECN 590 Principles of Economics
MBA 502 Organizational Behavior
MBA 503 Financial Accounting
MBA 504 Financial Management
MBA 505 Managerial Marketing
MBA 510 Managerial Accounting
MBA 530 Legal Environment of Business
MBA 550 Managing with Information Resources
MBA 555 Managerial Economics
MBA 560 Operations and Supply Chain Management
MBA 565 Strategic Management
OCG 501 Physical Oceanography
OCG 521 Chemical Oceanography
OCG 540 Geological Oceanography
OCG 561 Biological Oceanography
OCG 695 Seminar in Oceanography
OCG XXX Any OCG or science course
OCG YYY Any OCG or science course

How Can I Find Out More?

To learn more about this exciting new MBA–MO Program, contact GSO's Admissions Advisor, Meredith Clark (mclark@gso.uri.edu; 401-874-6246), or the MBA Program Coordinator at 401-874-4241 or mba@uri.edu. Candidates should apply to the Master of Oceanography program and send an email to the MBA Coordinator indicating their interest in pursuing the MBA portion of this dual degree.

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