Masters in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture Colleges and Universities in Ghana

Masters in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture is the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, algae, and other organisms in all types of water environments.

Colleges and Universities Offering Masters in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture in Ghana are:

UCC

UG

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Masters Programmes

A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better (or a Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in a relevant field of study at the University of Ghana or any recognized/accredited University.  Applicants with third class may be considered for admission based on work experience and/or other qualifications.

A minimum of two to three years working experience is required from all applicants desiring to pursue programmes at the University of Ghana Business School.

For more details in respect of Admission requirements, applicants are advised to contact the various Departments/Schools/Institutes/Centres for additional information on the various programmes.

For purposes of assessing an applicant’s eligibility, he/she may be required to take an entrance examination and/or interview at the Department/Institute/School/Centre.

For programmes marked with asterisks (*), all applicants are admitted into the MA/MSc programme at the first instance. Students who obtain an average of B+ or better in the first semester examinations MAY upgrade to the MPhil programme upon recommendation by the Head of Department in consultation with the Graduate Studies Committee of his/her Department.

What are the components of fisheries management?

In general terms, the goals in fisheries management can be divided into four subsets: biological; ecological; economic, and social, where social includes political and cultural goals.