The “Blue Economy” degree will teach students economic and environmental theory with a focus on sustainable practices for businesses that depend on water and coastal resources. The interdisciplinary Applied Economics in Coastal and Ocean Environments degree will graduate students with the ability to work in the diverse fields of the blue economy on Cape Cod and the Islands including hospitality, entrepreneurship, aquaculture, technology, media/communications, and sustainability.
Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Science - Applied Economics of Coastal and Ocean Environments
Requirements
First Semester
Item #
Title
Credits
BIO109 or CHM109
+
4
Humanities & Fine Arts
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
17
Second Semester
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
13
Third Semester
Item #
Title
Credits
Concentration Elective for Applied Economics/Blue Economy
+
3
-
4
Concentration Elective for Applied Economics/Blue Economy
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
15-17
Fourth Semester
Item #
Title
Credits
ENV127 or SCI261 or ENV260
+
3
-
4
Concentration Elective for Applied Economics/Blue Economy
+
3
-
4
Concentration Elective for Applied Economics/Blue Economy
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
16-19
Total Credits
61-63
Career Outlook
These occupational profiles are provided by O*NET.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Applied Economics of Coastal and Ocean Environments (Blue Economy) Program, students are able to:
- Apply business and economic theories to coastal and ocean environments.
- Recognize and analyze environmental issues as they relate to coastal- and ocean-related businesses.
- Apply scientific, technical, and communication skills and knowledge to coastal- and ocean-related businesses.
- Conduct environmental monitoring in the field and demonstrate the ability to analyze the data in a laboratory setting.
- Apply quantitative problem-solving techniques to evaluate economic and environmental decisions.
- Read, write, discuss and think critically about business, economic, and environmental topics.