Advanced Master in Sustainable Blue Economy
University of Trieste & National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics
Reference Teacher: Prof. Stefano Parolai (University of Trieste)
Teacher(s): Prof. Stefano Parolai (University of Trieste), Prof. Mounir Ghribi (Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics – OGS), Prof. Elena Marchigiani (University of Trieste)
The Master in Sustainable Blue Economy is articulated in three main pillars. The first focuses on environmental sustainability and coastal planning, the second concerns regulatory framework, geosciences and climate related aspects. And the last focuses on marine biology and ocean observations. The Master Programme lasts one year and includes: – 200 hours face-to-face classes – 500 hours internship (optional) – 1500 hours of learning, including individual study and preparation of the final project work. Lectures in person are organized in 3 sessions lasting 2 weeks each in Trieste in March, June and September each year. Students also have access to an online platform for self-paced training. Students also have to deliver a final project work at end of the Master’s program. 70% of attendance is required to graduate.
Master in Electrical Engineering
Graduates will acquire advanced knowledge and understanding of marine and maritime systems, including blue economy sectors, marine environmental sustainability, maritime governance, and Science Diplomacy within the Mediterranean context. They will develop a solid theoretical and interdisciplinary foundation integrating environmental, economic, legal, and technological perspectives.
Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge to analyze and address complex marine and maritime challenges. They will design and implement sustainable solutions, develop project proposals, and contribute to policy-making and strategic planning processes related to blue growth and maritime development.
Graduates will develop the ability to critically evaluate scientific, technical, economic, and policy-related information in the marine and maritime domain. They will be capable of making informed and responsible decisions, considering environmental sustainability, socio-economic impacts, and ethical implications, particularly in the Mediterranean regional framework.
Graduates will be able to communicate effectively and clearly with specialist and non-specialist audiences, including policymakers, industry stakeholders, researchers, and civil society. They will develop skills in interdisciplinary dialogue and international cooperation, fostering collaboration across Mediterranean countries through the principles of Science Diplomacy.
Graduates will acquire autonomous learning skills necessary for continuous professional development in the evolving marine and maritime sectors. They will be equipped to update their knowledge independently, adapt to technological and regulatory changes, and pursue further academic or professional specialization.
– Possession of a university degree equivalent to a second level Italian university degree in any of the degree classes defined in d.m. 270/2004 (obtained after 5 years of university study), or possession of a degree in a corresponding class defined in d.m. 509/1999, or a degree in a class defined in the framework previously in force (d.m. 509/1999).
– Possession of a qualification obtained abroad that gives access to doctoral and to postgraduate programmes in the country of origin and that it is equivalent in duration and content to any Italian qualification required to access the master programme and considered equivalent by the scientific didactic committee of the programme.
– All master classes are taught in English, therefore a further requirement to access the master programme is to take and pass an interview meant to assess the candidate’s proficiency with the language.
Lectures, seminars, field excursions
Italian grading system, which has a maximum of 110/110 for the final grade. In addition to the final project work, students need to do a test after each session.
The master is addressed to participants interested to move ahead in their career and/or to add new skills and competences to their CV, creating new job opportunities and strengthening their marketable skills. The participants of the master are trained in order to tackle and manage transboundary and multidisciplinary issues. The master is structured as a part-time programme lasting 12 months (3 intensive sessions of 15 days each will be organized), which can easily fit with work commitment. The didactic contents consist in face-to-face lectures given by highly qualified professors and experts in the different fields of blue economy. The lectures will be enriched with specific feature materials available to the participants on the online platform, with hands-on workshops/seminars and some testimonial lectures from leading companies and industries, as for blue technology innovation. The master’s course ends with the preparation and submission of a project work or with a traineeship with a final report. The Master Programme lasts one year and includes: – 200 hours face-to-face classes – 500 hours internship (optional) – 1500 hours of learning, including individual study and preparation of the final project work. Lectures in person are organized in 3 sessions lasting 2 weeks each in Trieste in March, June and September each year. Students also have access to an online platform for self-paced training. Students also have to deliver a final project work at end of the Master’s program. 70% of attendance is required to graduate.
The expected learning outcomes can contribute to the achievements of SDG 8, SDG 13, SDG 14, SDG 17.
Measuring sustainability in the Mediterranean area/ talents circulation and development of skills for Blue careers
Issues and Approaches to Assess Resources and Impacts. Strategies for land-sea interaction and uses. Inputs for Spatial Integrated Development.
Renewable energy sources for Blue Economy. Low emissions ship propulsion engine technologies – Power plants and waste heat recovery for improved efficiency and alternative fuels and high efficiency power plants. Review of State-of-Art Tools for the Modelling and Observation of Ocean Waves. Smart Grids for Blue Growth.
Coastal and environmental modelling and hydrodynamics
Port sector and Blue Economy
Sustainable use of natural resources
Culture of water to achieve sustainable and responsible development
Science Diplomacy for dialogue and resolving conflicts in the Mediterranean area.
Marine policies and directives
Coastal surveying and monitoring
Remote sensing / Geophysics / Oceanography
Climate change over the Mediterranean region
Ecosystem functioning and Ecosystem services
Aquaculture, fisheries, natural resources and biotech
References will be shared with the students by the professors