Earn your Professional Science Master’s (PSM) degree

Professionals in the marine science sectors of industry, government, and non-governmental organizations are expected to develop policy and planning options while managing both living and non-living marine resources based upon the best available science and technology. These individuals are also faced with managing personnel, funds, and businesses in increasingly challenging fiscal and policy environments.

Advance your career in business, government, or the nonprofit sector by earning your professional science master's degree. SMAST's Coastal and Ocean Administration, Science and Technology Professional Science Master’s (COAST PSM) degree will equip you with the required knowledge and skills to be competitive in today’s workforce.

Why the PSM degree?

This PSM program provides you with access to the University of Massachusetts’ system-wide Intercampus Marine Science program, including access to faculty and resources on all 4 campuses.

You may take courses elsewhere in the UMass system at UMass Dartmouth's reduced tuition rates.

You'll benefit from faculty mentorship, collaborate with the coastal community, and gain hands-on experience.

Earning the PSM degree requires completion of 11 PSM courses, plus an internship.

This 2-year, master of professional science program is ideal if you wish to pursue a non-thesis degree that focuses on marine science and engineering management, policy, or law.

Flexible course structure, including online courses, allows you to study part-time while working full-time.

Ideal for individuals with a BS degree in the STEM disciplines.

Degree tracks and/or areas of study: Biochemical cycling; Climate resiliency; Coastal ecosystem dynamics and restoration; Computational modelling; Fisheries science; Marine renewable energy; Ocean physics; Offshore wind development.