Blue Economy, Policy, and Sustainability

This program empowers learners to understand and manage the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources, integrating science, economics, and governance for a resilient and inclusive blue economy.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory and Awareness Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to the Blue Economy 1 Week Online Understand the concept, sectors, and global importance of the Blue Economy Blue economy literacy Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Policy & research
Ocean Governance and Sustainable Development 1 Week Online Learn about international frameworks for ocean sustainability Policy analysis Case study ₹2,500 / $30 Marine policy
Coastal Resource Management 1 Week Online Explore strategies for managing coastal and marine ecosystems Resource management Assignment ₹2,500 / $30 Fisheries & planning
Marine Pollution and Plastic Waste Management 1 Week Online Identify sources and solutions for ocean pollution Pollution control Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Environment & waste
Climate Change and Ocean Resilience 1 Week Online Learn how climate change impacts oceans and coastal systems Climate adaptation Report ₹2,500 / $30 Climate policy
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied and Sectoral Understanding Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Marine Resource Economics 2 Weeks Online Understand the economic valuation of marine and coastal resources Economic modeling Project ₹3,500 / $40 Research & industry
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Management 2 Weeks Online Study principles of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture systems Ecosystem management Assignment ₹3,500 / $40 Fisheries & food security
Coastal Zone Planning and Policy 2 Weeks Online Learn integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) principles Spatial planning Report ₹3,500 / $40 Governance & planning
Blue Finance and Investment for Sustainability 2 Weeks Online Explore financial tools for blue economy projects Financial modeling Project ₹3,500 / $40 Finance & policy
Maritime Transport and Green Shipping 2 Weeks Online Study low-carbon shipping and logistics in ocean trade Maritime operations Case study ₹3,500 / $40 Shipping & logistics
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Professional Application and Policy Integration Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Blue Economy Policy and Governance 1 Month Online Design governance frameworks for sustainable ocean development Policy planning Report ₹7,000 / $85 Policy & governance
Sustainable Coastal and Marine Ecosystems 1 Month Online Learn approaches to ecosystem-based management Ecological planning Project ₹7,000 / $85 Environment & research
Marine Renewable Energy Systems 1 Month Online Understand tidal, wave, and offshore wind energy systems Energy systems Assignment ₹7,000 / $85 Energy & innovation
Blue Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1 Month Online Build business models for sustainable ocean industries Entrepreneurship Project ₹7,000 / $85 Start-ups & enterprises
Maritime Security and Ocean Policy 1 Month Online Study security dimensions and geopolitics of oceans Strategic analysis Case study ₹7,000 / $85 International relations
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced Research, Innovation, and Governance Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Integrated Blue Economy and Policy Design 3 Months Online Integrate environmental, economic, and social pillars in policy Strategic policy design Capstone ₹12,000 / $150 Governance & development
Ocean and Coastal Resilience Planning 3 Months Online Design adaptive strategies for coastal and marine resilience Climate resilience Project ₹12,000 / $150 Climate & policy
Blue Economy Data Analytics and GIS 3 Months Online Use data and mapping tools for marine planning Data analytics Report ₹12,000 / $150 Research & planning
Blue Carbon and Ecosystem Services 3 Months Online Quantify and manage carbon sequestration in marine systems Ecosystem valuation Dissertation ₹12,000 / $150 Environment & policy
Sustainable Marine Tourism and Coastal Development 3 Months Online Develop sustainable tourism strategies in coastal areas Tourism planning Case study ₹12,000 / $150 Tourism & local development
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Comprehensive Research, Innovation, and Leadership Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Blue Economy and Sustainable Development 6 Months Online Master policy, innovation, and sustainability frameworks for the blue economy Strategic leadership Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Policy & research
Diploma in Marine Resource Management and Governance 6 Months Online Learn to govern and manage ocean resources sustainably Resource governance Capstone ₹27,000 / $320 Government & NGOs
Diploma in Blue Innovation and Marine Entrepreneurship 6 Months Online Build sustainable business ventures in the blue economy Business innovation Project ₹27,000 / $320 Start-ups & industry
Diploma in Maritime Policy, Trade, and Security 6 Months Online Analyze global maritime trade, policy, and strategic issues Strategic policy Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 International affairs
Diploma in Climate-Resilient Oceans and Coastal Systems 6 Months Online Develop adaptive frameworks for ocean sustainability Climate systems Research report ₹27,000 / $320 Climate & development sectors

Cross-Cutting Features

  • Based on UNEP Blue Economy Framework, World Bank PROBLUE Program, and UNESCO Ocean Sustainability Guidelines
  • Integrates policy, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship
  • Ideal for graduates, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, marine professionals, and sustainability leaders
  • STRATI-certified for Blue Economy and Ocean Sustainability Leadership
  • Promotes sustainable use, inclusive growth, and ocean-climate resilience
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships