NEW - Master of Technology Management Program lauching in Fall of 2011

The Fisheries and Marine Institute (MI) of Memorial University of Newfoundland has further enhanced its support for the global aquaculture industry through a new Master of Technology Management (Aquaculture) and a Technical Certificate in Aquaculture (Salmonid or Mussel). The programs, offered via MI’s School of Fisheries, will provide abundant benefits to employers and employees in this field.

The Master of Technology Management (Aquaculture) focuses on aquaculture technology and its management. This 10-course program, which will be offered online starting September 2011, allows professionals to continue working while advancing their skills and careers through education.

The Technical Certificate in Aquaculture (Salmonid or Mussel) involves a series of short industry-based courses and workshops designed to enhance the skills of current and new farm workers, while improving farm performance. Presently this is being offered in partnership with the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) and other community agencies.

In Canada the aquaculture industry employs more than 14,000 people, in addition to an equal number working in the processing and service sectors. The Marine Institute is playing a key role in the growth of the Atlantic Canada industry, and its aquaculture graduates continue to be major contributors to the national and international industry development.

Cyr Couturier
Research Scientist & Chair MSc Aquaculture Program
School of Fisheries
Marine Institute of Memorial University
Tel: 1.709.778.0609
Mobile: 1.709.691.9139
Fax: 1.709.778.0535
Email: cyr@mi.mun.ca
http://www.mi.mun.ca/casd/couturier.htm