UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
FACULTY OF OCEAN STUDIES
Department of Maritime Trade & Finance
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Thursday 16 APRIL 2015
The Faculty of Ocean Studies is proposing to offer a short course on
Ocean Economy: Sustainable Business Opportunities – (3 credits)
OBJECTIVE
Topics
Having studied the Short Course, participants should be able to:
 Identify the scope of the Ocean Economy and the need for sustainability;
 Distinguish the different marine resources that can be exploited with its
impacts and mitigation measures;
 Apply creativity techniques in business idea generation and ascertain the
socio-economic importance of entrepreneurship;
 Develop a business plan for marine exploitable resources and
entrepreneurship skills;
 Recognize the steps in setting up small businesses and identify sources of
financial and non-financial support for SME’s.
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Ocean Economy
Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Ocean Resources and sustainable exploitation
Impacts of marine resources exploitation
EIA and Environmental Monitoring’s
Entrepreneurship: Concepts & Types
Socio-economic importance of entrepreneurship & SME’s
Small Business Management – HRM & Marketing for SME’s and Finance &
Operation
Setting up a small business – legal aspects and Financial & non-financial
sources of business support
Business Plan Development
The course is designed for those who have an interest in ocean economy
business and entrepreneurship. This course also appeals to those who want to
learn more about the ocean economy and marine resource exploitation for
sustainable business developments. Existing entrepreneurs or those going to be
involved in the marine sector will also benefit from this short course.
University students, HSC holders with a minimum of one pass can also apply.
Special case can be considered if participants have only an SC level with work
experience.
Tentative dates: 18th April to 25th May 2015
Duration: 45 hours (14 Days – afternoon sessions)
Rs 500 (non-refundable)
Course: Rs 14,500 per participant
Participants will be awarded 3 credits upon successful completion of the short course
(Attendance + Assessment + Exams).
Please visit the website http://www.uom.ac.mu/Admissions/ for Application Form
and more details.
Contact: n.nazurally@uom.ac.mu; Phone No: 57434797.