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Master of Ocean Leadership
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The University of Western Australia's Master of Ocean Leadership degree. The Master of Ocean Leadership (MOL) provides graduates from any field with ocean-related leadership skills and expertise across marine science, engineering, law, resource economics and environmental management. This will enable graduates to strategically address human challenges in ocean systems and to implement solutions for the future of our coasts and seas. Students will be equipped to work in multidisciplinary contexts to lead and contribute to effective teams. The course is a highly interactive program designed to be flexible and challenging for professionals and recent graduates alike.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core: BIOL4407 Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management, EART4415 Coastal Hazards and Adaptation, LAWS5577 Governing the Commons: Oceans, ice and outer space, MGMT5523 Becoming a Leader: Perspectives on Leadership Development, OCEN4003 Strategic Leadership for the Blue Economy, OCEN4005 The Indian Ocean Environment, OCEN5001 Ocean Data Analysis, OCEN5002 Ocean Engineering and Technology Option - Group A: BIOL4400 Advanced Marine Mammal Science, BIOL5504 Sex in the Sea, BUSN5100 Applied Professional Business Communications, ECON4410 Environmental and Resource Economics, ECON5001 Economic Development in Theory and Practice, ECON5516 The Economics of Public Policy, ENVE4405 Ecological Engineering and Nature-based Solutions, ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications, GENG5505 Project Management and Engineering Practice, LAWS5114 International Environmental Law: Addressing the triple planetary crisis, LAWS5521 Climate Change Law, MGMT5506 Ethics and Sustainability Management, MGMT5508 Organisational Behaviour and Leadership, MGMT5526 Principles for Responsible Management, MGMT5660 Applied Project Management, MKTG5503 Enterprise and Innovation, MKTG5604 Technology Commercialisation, POLS5010 NGOs, Governance and Development, POLS5501 The Politics of Public Policy, POLS5503 Public Administration, POLS5661 Approaches to International Relations, POLS5681 Governance in the International System Option - Group B: BIOL4408 Marine Ecology, CIVL5505 Design of Offshore Energy Facilities, ECON5511 Climate, Energy and Water Economics, ENVE4403 Fluid Transport, Mixing and Dispersion, ENVT5512 Ecosystem Biogeochemistry, ENVT5518 The Sustainable Development Goals, GENG5501 Coastal and Offshore Engineering, GENG5506 Renewable Energy, GENG5507 Risk, Reliability and Safety, OCEN4007 Renewable Ocean Energy, OCEN5511 Ocean Leadership Research Project Part 1, OCEN5512 Ocean Leadership Research Project Part 2, SCIE5505 Global Change and the Marine Environment
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
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