GSO’s professional programs offer a comprehensive education in marine and coastal environments, blending scientific knowledge with practical application. These graduate programs provide opportunities for students to participate in cutting-edge research and gain hands-on experience in areas such as oceanography, ocean policy, and coastal management.
Master of Oceanography (M.O.)
An online or on-campus, non-thesis masters degree to apply ocean science and technology to solving real-world problems
Tracks: Fisheries science, coastal systems, ocean data/technology, general oceanography
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Blue MBA
The dual-degree URI Blue MBA is the first program of its kind in the U.S., and provides the knowledge and skills needed to develop business models to ensure an environmentally sustainable world for a broad range of industry sectors, companies and organizations.
The URI Blue MBA is a collaboration between the College of Business, Graduate School of Oceanography and department of Marine Affairs.
This flexible program combines the URI MBA with one of these academic options:
Dual degree MBA/MO Online MBA/Blue Certificate & dual degree
Blue MPA
This degree program merges the accelerated online Master of Public Administration (MPA) with either the Ocean Policy and Science Graduate Certificate or the Ocean Science Graduate Certificate. This program will provide students with up-to-date knowledge in ocean sciences, public management, and/or policy analysis.
Online Blue MPA