Introduction

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) offers 1-year Professional Master degree in Aquaculture Business Management (Aqua-Biz) in response to the needs of the fastest growing food production sector. The courses have been designed to provide business management skill in addition to the latest scientific knowledge and innovative aquaculture technologies to prospective entrepreneurs and practitioners involved or keen to be involved in aquaculture industry with a view to unfolding their potential roles in fast-tracking the pace of "Blue Revolution" keeping in mind that aquaculture needs to double the global fish production by 2030.

The program includes the courses which covers a wide range of areas for potential businesses such as hatchery, nursery, grow-out, processing, storage and trade of most aquaculture species including shrimp, seabass, tilapia, pangasius, prawn, crabs, oyesters, clams, seaweeds, and many others.

Curriculum

The Professional Master in Aquaculture is a one-year academic program, spanning in two semesters including a summer program in between the two semesters.

The students are awarded Professional Master’s Degree in Aquaculture upon successful completion of 28 academic credits; 22 credits for courses and 6 credits for research study/project.

Total credits required: 28

• January semester = 10 credits
• Summer program/internship = 6 crdits
• August semester = 12 credits

List of courses are given in the brochure. To see the list of courses, Open brochure

Notes:

1. Summer program can be either working in the field in Thailand or home country for hands-on work experience.
2. Those who stop after taking courses only for the first semester due to unavoidable reasons, will receive a "Certificate" showing all the courses taken.

Fees:

• Registration/sem.:     US$645
• January Semester: US$5,699
• Summer Program:  US$3,099
• August Semester:   US$5,699

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For more information, please contact:

Ram C. Bhujel, PhD
Director, Aqua-Centre
Research Associate Professor
School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD)
Asian Instite of Technology (AIT)
Tel: (66-2) 524 5222
Fax: (66-2) 524 6200

Emails:

Bhujel@ait.ac.th  or
Director@aqua-centre.org

Instructors

Teaching faculty are internationally renowned experts from various schools within AIT and internationally reputable universitties abroad. Selected experts from private as well as public sector are also invited to teach some courses and share their experiences.

Class Schedule:

• Semester 1: January - April
• Summer program/internship: June - July
• Semester 2: August - November

Teaching method: Online (Zoom or others)

Class schedule: Flexible (7 days a week within each semester depending upon the time zone and convenience of the students and instructors.

Entry Requirements and Procedure

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree or
• In case of no bachelor's degree, minimum of 10 years of working experience (at least 5 years at senior position).
• English proficiency

Selection of candidates will be based on previous academic performance and professional experience. If needed, there will be an internet/skype interview for the final selection of qualified candidates.

To apply for the program, interested persons must submit:

• A completed AIT application form
• A copy of undergraduate certificate (in English)
• A certified official student transcript (in English)
• Two letters of recommendation
• A certificate of English language proficiency. 

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