Entry Requirements: Candidates applying for admission into the PhD programme in Integrated Coastal Zone Management must hold a good research-based Master’s degree in a relevant natural/social science discipline, from a recognised university. Target Group Master’s degree holders in relevant Biological and Social Science fields. Professionals with relevant background in the coastal and marine industry- government, private and NGO sector. Expected Output Trained high-level manpower for teaching, research and extension in the areas of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in tertiary institutions. High-level personnel with managerial capacities in the coastal zone management and related fields produced. Graduates capable of training lower level personnel in coastal zone management produced. Progression Requirements Students pursuing 4-year PhD must pass all required course work (grade C minimum) All students should present their research proposals successfully in a seminar All students must make good progress on the research activities and submit biannual progress report to the Department and UCC School of Graduate Studies (SGS) All students must participate in at least 75% of the regular seminars organized by Department and SGS. Graduation Requirements A candidate will be considered successful if his/her PhD thesis: Passes both internal and external assessment (60% minimum score) Is successfully defended in a viva voce (60% minimum score). In addition, candidates must satisfy all SGS and UCC requirements for graduation. Goal / Aim / Objectives: The goal of the PhD Programme in Integrated Coastal Zone Management is to train high-level professionals with the needed technical and scientific competencies to engage in research, extension and training in marine and coastal resources management. At the end of the programme, graduates will be equipped to: suggest technical policy advice to government and coastal-related industries lead enforcement of regulatory efforts at all levels of coastal management provide solutions to help sustain the social and economic assets of coastal areas engage in teaching and research in coastal resources management in academia.

Entry Requirements: Candidates applying for admission into the PhD programme in Integrated Coastal Zone Management must hold a good research-based Master’s degree in a relevant natural/social science discipline, from a recognised university. Target Group Master’s degree holders in relevant Biological and Social Science fields. Professionals with relevant background in the coastal and marine industry- government, private and NGO sector. Expected Output Trained high-level manpower for teaching, research and extension in the areas of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in tertiary institutions. High-level personnel with managerial capacities in the coastal zone management and related fields produced. Graduates capable of training lower level personnel in coastal zone management produced. Progression Requirements Students pursuing 4-year PhD must pass all required course work (grade C minimum) All students should present their research proposals successfully in a seminar All students must make good progress on the research activities and submit biannual progress report to the Department and UCC School of Graduate Studies (SGS) All students must participate in at least 75% of the regular seminars organized by Department and SGS. Graduation Requirements A candidate will be considered successful if his/her PhD thesis: Passes both internal and external assessment (60% minimum score) Is successfully defended in a viva voce (60% minimum score). In addition, candidates must satisfy all SGS and UCC requirements for graduation. Goal / Aim / Objectives: The goal of the PhD Programme in Integrated Coastal Zone Management is to train high-level professionals with the needed technical and scientific competencies to engage in research, extension and training in marine and coastal resources management. At the end of the programme, graduates will be equipped to: suggest technical policy advice to government and coastal-related industries lead enforcement of regulatory efforts at all levels of coastal management provide solutions to help sustain the social and economic assets of coastal areas engage in teaching and research in coastal resources management in academia.