Sustainable Coastal Management

The Bachelor of Natural Resources (Sustainable Coastal Management) program at Novia University of Applied Sciences (Novia UAS) is a two-year program that prepares students for careers in the sustainable management of coastal areas. The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Coastal ecology and management
• Marine biology
• Coastal engineering
• Coastal planning and policy
• Coastal economics and tourism
• Research methods and statistics

Students also have the opportunity to specialize in one of the following areas:

• Coastal engineering
• Coastal planning and policy
• Marine biology and ecology

The Sustainable Coastal Management program at Novia UAS is accredited by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. The program is also recognized by the European Union, which means that graduates may be eligible to work in coastal management positions in other EU countries.

Here are some of the key features of the program:

• A strong focus on practical experience, with students completing internships and field projects throughout the program.
• A team-based approach to learning, with students working on projects together to develop their problem-solving and communication skills.
• A wide range of elective modules in areas such as emerging coastal management challenges, coastal research, and coastal governance.
• Opportunities for students to participate in international exchanges and internships.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind for perspective students coming from the United States:

• The program is taught in English.
• The program is more academically rigorous than some coastal management programs in the US.
• The cost of tuition and living expenses in Finland is generally lower than in the US.
• There are a number of scholarships available for international students who are studying at Novia UAS.