Admission to the program is on a limited and competitive basis

1. To be considered for admission to the program an applicant will normally possess a relevant second class or better undergraduate degree in the areas of science, technology, engineering or equivalent, both in achievement and depth of study, from an institution recognized by the Senate.

2. Any other applicant may be considered for admission provided that:

   1. The applicant has completed a second-class or equivalent undergraduate degree from an institution recognized by the Senate;

   2. The applicant demonstrates a satisfactory level of knowledge of math and science through undergraduate or graduate course work; and

   3. The applicant demonstrates in a statement of interest, a commitment and passion for ocean mapping and related technology through combined efforts of prior technical training in a relevant ocean technology field and employment or experience in field schools, research programs, the ocean technology industry, regulatory agencies or government departments, non-governmental organizations, consulting activities, or other relevant activities.

   Completion of additional course work in math, science, and/or related technology may be required for applicants applying under this clause.

3. Applicants who did not complete a baccalaureate or post-graduate degree at a recognized university where English is the primary language of instruction must normally complete either the:

   1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and achieve a paper-based score of 580 (or higher), computer-based score of 237 (or higher), or Internet based score of 92-93 (or higher); or

   2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and achieve a score of 7 (or higher).

   Information regarding the TOEFL is available from the Educational Testing Service at www.ets.org. IELTS information is available at www.ielts.org. It is noted that other equivalent tests acceptable to the School of Graduate Studies will also be considered.

Students in the Master of Applied Ocean Technology program are required to complete 36 credit hours of course work through either the Project Route or the Course Route.

The program is offered primarily on-campus and includes a field course component during which attendance at the Marine Institute Campus is required. Students will normally register on a full-time basis. The program can be completed on a part-time basis.

The Project Route is comprised of 36 credit hours (30 credit hours of course work and a comprehensive capstone course (6 credit hours)) as follows:

1. Ten Core Courses, 30 credit hours: OTEC 6000, 6001, 6002, 6003, 6005, 6008, 6010, 6013, 6016, and 6200;

2. Capstone Course (Project Course), 6 credit hours: OTEC 610A/B.

OTEC 610A/B is normally completed after all other program requirements have been met. In addition, the Academic Director/Program Chair will approve the student’s Project Supervisor. Students will choose a topic/project in consultation with the Academic Director and Project Supervisor. The project report will be evaluated by two examiners.

Students may be required to take additional courses.

Courses required for the Master of Applied Ocean Technology (Ocean Mapping) are listed in the Courses section.

The Course Route is comprised of 36 credit hours as follows:

1. Ten Core Courses, 30 credit hours: OTEC 6000, 6001, 6002, 6003, 6005, 6008, 6010, 6013, 6016, and 6200;

2. Two Electives (6 credit hours).

Students may be required to take additional courses.

Courses required for the Master of Applied Ocean Technology (Ocean mapping) are listed in the Courses section.

Up to three relevant elective courses (9 credit hours) may be transferred into the Master of Applied Ocean Technology program from other graduate programs within the School of Graduate Studies or from other post-secondary institutions recognized by Senate, subject to the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Academic Director.

1. Students in the Master of Applied Ocean Technology program must obtain a grade of 'B' or better in all program courses.

2. Students who receive a grade of less than 'B' in any course will be permitted to remain in the program provided the course is repeated and passed with a grade of 'B' or better. Alternatively, the student may, on the recommendation of the Academic Director, and with the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies, substitute another graduate course. Only one course repetition or substitution will be permitted during the student’s program after which the student shall be required to withdraw from the program.

• OTEC 6000 Applied Oceanography
• OTEC 6001 Marine Geospatial Science
• OTEC 6002 Geodesy and Positioning (prerequisite OTEC 6016)
• OTEC 6003 Hydrography
• OTEC 6005 Applied Underwater Acoustics
• OTEC 6008 Geostatistics and Seabed Characterization
• OTEC 6010 Marine Geoscience
• OTEC 6013 Ocean Observation
• OTEC 6016 Mathematics for Ocean Technology
• OTEC 6200 Ocean Mapping Project (prerequisites OTEC 6000, 6001, 6002, 6003, 6005, 6008, 6010, 6013, and 6016)

• GEOG 6821 Advanced Computer Mapping
• MSTM 6001 Fisheries Ecology
• MSTM 6011 Introduction to Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management / Marine Spatial Planning
• MSTM 6015 Marine Protected Areas
• MARI 6027 Coastal and Ocean Environmental Policies
• TECH 6039 Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
• OCSC 7100 Biological Oceanography
• OTEC 6007 Marine Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• OTEC 6014 Introduction to Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) (credit restricted with MSTM 4055)

• OTEC 610A/B Ocean Technology Capstone (6 credit hours)