Master’s degree1,500 h · Online · 11 modules
Master's in Fisheries Economics and Global Seafood Markets
This master's gives you a thorough understanding of the economic forces that drive the fishing industry worldwide. You will learn to analyze international seafood markets, the policies that regulate them and the challenges of sustainability, and gain the tools to make strategic decisions in fishing companies, government bodies and international organizations.
Duration1,500 h
ModeOnline
Start1 December
Modules11
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What is the Master's in Fisheries Economics and Global Seafood Markets?
This master's gives you a thorough understanding of the economic forces that drive the fishing industry worldwide. You will study bioeconomic models and fisheries management, quota systems and fisheries policy, the structure of the global seafood market, international trade and cold chain logistics, corporate finance, price analysis and derivatives, the economics of sustainability and traceability, digital transformation and business strategy, preparing you to make decisions in fishing companies, public administrations and international organizations.
What sets this master's apart: a complete economic view of fishing, from the Gordon-Schaefer model to quota markets and subsidies; a global market perspective covering tuna, small pelagics, whitefish, crustaceans and molluscs; financial tools for valuing vessels, plants and quotas and for hedging price, currency and fuel risk; a focus on sustainability, certification and the fight against IUU fishing; and a capstone business plan for seafood internationalisation followed by a Final Project.
Program typeMaster’s degree
ModeOnline
Duration1,500 hours
Modules11
Start1 December
Program highlights
- Market analysis: trends, demand assessment and marketing strategies for seafood.
- Fisheries economics: resource management models, cost-benefit analysis and policy evaluation.
- Sustainability and governance: certification, quota management, marine protected areas and IUU fishing.
- International trade: trade agreements, tariff and non-tariff barriers and supply chain logistics.
- Finance and risk: company valuation, futures, derivatives and hedging for the seafood industry.
- Capstone and Final Project: an internationalisation business plan and an applied research project.
Syllabus
Syllabus of the Master's in Fisheries Economics and Global Seafood Markets
11 modules. Select a module to see its content.
Module 1
Fisheries Microeconomics and Bioeconomic Models
- 1.1. Principles of renewable natural resource economics applied to fishing
- 1.2. Common-property resources and the tragedy of the commons at sea
- 1.3. The basic biological model of population growth (Gordon-Schaefer) and stock dynamics
- 1.4. Maximum sustainable yield (MSY) versus maximum economic yield (MEY)
- 1.5. Cost structure in fishing: fixed vessel costs and variable costs per fishing day
- 1.6. The fisheries production function: fishing effort, CPUE (catch per unit of effort) and technology
- 1.7. Open-access equilibrium and dissipation of fishery rent
- 1.8. Game theory applied to the management of shared and transboundary fish stocks
- 1.9. Economic assessment of overfishing and the opportunity cost of inaction in fisheries management
- 1.10. Bioeconomic simulation software for fisheries management decisions
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 2
Quota Management, Regulation and Fisheries Management Policy
- 2.1. Fisheries regulation instruments: input controls versus output controls
- 2.2. Territorial use rights in fisheries (TURFs) and their impact on local economic sustainability
- 2.3. Individual transferable quotas (ITQs): how quota markets work and concentration of rights
- 2.4. The economics of fisheries subsidies: impact on overcapacity and WTO negotiations
- 2.5. Managing fishing effort through seasonal closures, marine protected areas (MPAs) and minimum sizes
- 2.6. Taxes, levies and fees on the extraction of marine fishery resources
- 2.7. The EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) compared with regulatory models in the Americas and Asia
- 2.8. Economic impact of the landing obligation and the management of discards and by-catch
- 2.9. Governance of exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and fisheries access agreements with third countries
- 2.10. Cost-benefit analysis of fleet restructuring policies and scrapping schemes
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 3
Structure of the Global Seafood Market
- 3.1. World supply and demand for seafood: consumption trends and demographic factors
- 3.2. Geography of fish production: main fishing, processing and importing countries
- 3.3. The small pelagics market: global production of fishmeal and fish oil for animal nutrition and aquaculture
- 3.4. The global market for large pelagics (tuna): flows between the tuna fleet, canneries and the sushi and sashimi market
- 3.5. The crustacean and mollusc market (prawns, squid, octopus): price dynamics and seasonality
- 3.6. The whitefish market (hake, cod, pangasius, tilapia): competition and species substitution
- 3.7. Interaction and competition between wild capture fisheries and aquaculture
- 3.8. Large-scale food retail and its bargaining power in setting seafood prices
- 3.9. Changing consumer preferences: convenience, frozen, ready-to-eat and premium products
- 3.10. Impact of climate events (El Niño and La Niña) on the volatility of world fish supply
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 4
Foreign Trade, Geopolitics and Seafood Supply Chain Logistics
- 4.1. Regulatory framework of international seafood trade: the World Trade Organization (WTO) and bilateral agreements
- 4.2. Tariff classification of seafood (Harmonized System) and customs regimes
- 4.3. Non-tariff barriers: sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS) and FAO/WHO hygiene requirements
- 4.4. Geopolitics of the seas: territorial disputes, strategic straits and access to global fishing grounds
- 4.5. Seafood cold chain logistics: refrigerated sea (reefer), air and land transport
- 4.6. Cold store management, humidity control, weight loss (glazing) and preserving value
- 4.7. International sourcing strategies: direct sourcing at port versus trading intermediaries
- 4.8. Incoterms applied to the international sale of fresh, frozen and processed fish
- 4.9. Supply chain risk management: cold chain breaks, customs delays and rejections at destination
- 4.10. Reducing the carbon footprint and improving energy efficiency in transoceanic seafood transport
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 5
Corporate Finance and Valuation of Fishing Companies and Projects
- 5.1. Financial statement analysis for vessel owners, processors and seafood distributors
- 5.2. Capital budgeting and investment appraisal for acquiring and modernizing fishing vessels
- 5.3. Profitability analysis of seafood processing, freezing and canning plants
- 5.4. Economic valuation of intangible fishing assets: market value of quotas (ITQs) and fishing licenses
- 5.5. Working capital management in fishing companies with seasonal production cycles
- 5.6. Fisheries financing structures: ship finance, vessel leasing and ship mortgages
- 5.7. Raising capital: private equity funds and investment in the blue economy
- 5.8. Assessing and managing financial risks: exchange rate risk in multinational sales and liquidity risk
- 5.9. Restructuring fishing companies in crisis, insolvency management and mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- 5.10. Preparing the financial plan and business model for fishing and seafood processing companies
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 6
Price Analysis, Futures Markets and Derivatives in the Seafood Sector
- 6.1. Price formation at fish auctions: ascending, descending (Dutch) and electronic auctions
- 6.2. Price elasticity of demand and supply across seafood species
- 6.3. International seafood price indices (FAO Fish Price Index, Fish Pool for salmon)
- 6.4. Econometrics applied to forecasting seafood prices and catch time series
- 6.5. How futures and options markets work for seafood commodities and feed inputs
- 6.6. Price risk hedging for producers, processors and buyers in the seafood industry
- 6.7. Hedging operating cost risk: derivatives on marine gas oil prices
- 6.8. Over-the-counter (OTC) markets and forward contracts in high-volume seafood trade
- 6.9. Spatial and temporal arbitrage in global frozen fish markets
- 6.10. Impact of financial speculation and financialisation on trade in marine resources
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 7
Traceability, Sustainability Economics and the Fight against IUU Fishing
- 7.1. Global economic impact of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing
- 7.2. The EU regulation against IUU fishing and catch certification schemes
- 7.3. The economics of traceability: digital tracking technologies, barcodes, RFID and blockchain
- 7.4. Economic value of sustainability certification (MSC, Friend of the Sea, ASC)
- 7.5. Consumer willingness to pay for sustainable and fair-trade seafood
- 7.6. Eco-labeling and social labeling, protected designations of origin (PDO) and collective brands for small-scale fishing
- 7.7. Social and environmental audits and compliance with labor standards on board (ILO Convention 188)
- 7.8. Economic impact of plastic and microplastic pollution on the value of seafood
- 7.9. Economic valuation of marine ecosystem services and their inclusion in national accounts
- 7.10. Corporate communication strategies and preventing greenwashing in seafood marketing
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 8
Digital Transformation, Big Data and the Economics of Precision Fishing
- 8.1. The digital revolution in fishing: from traditional fishing to Fishing 4.0
- 8.2. Using Automatic Identification System (AIS) and VMS data to monitor the economic activity of fleets
- 8.3. IoT sensors on board: optimizing fuel consumption and monitoring engines and hold refrigeration
- 8.4. Artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict high-yield fishing grounds
- 8.5. Digital B2B platforms for direct fish trading and virtual fish auctions
- 8.6. Digital fishing logbooks (e-logbook) and automated data transmission to authorities
- 8.7. Robotics and artificial intelligence in processing plants: optimizing cutting and filleting yield
- 8.8. Retail sales data analytics to optimize product range and reduce food waste
- 8.9. Business models based on digital fisheries data platforms and value-added services
- 8.10. Cybersecurity in critical navigation infrastructure, fishing fleets and automated processing plants
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 9
Business Strategy, Seafood Marketing and New Business Models
- 9.1. Competitive analysis of the fishing sector: Porter's five forces applied to the maritime industry
- 9.2. Vertical integration (owner-processor-distributor) and horizontal integration strategies in fishing
- 9.3. Differentiation strategies for seafood against market commoditisation
- 9.4. Seafood marketing: brand positioning, origin storytelling and innovative packaging
- 9.5. New product development (NPD) from under-used species and by-product valorisation (viscera, skins, bones)
- 9.6. Circular economy in the fishing industry: cosmetics, nutraceuticals (collagen, omega-3) and marine bioplastics
- 9.7. The HORECA channel (hotels, restaurants and catering): supply requirements, formats and trade margins
- 9.8. Direct-to-consumer (D2C) models: fresh fish subscriptions, seafood e-commerce and fishing tourism
- 9.9. Cross-sector alliances between fishing companies, supermarket chains and environmental NGOs
- 9.10. Managing reputational crises caused by health alerts, species fraud or sustainability problems
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 10
Capstone Project: Strategic and Business Plan for Seafood Internationalisation
- 10.1. Defining the case study: setting up a fishing company, an international expansion plan or a fleet restructuring
- 10.2. Strategic diagnosis, SWOT analysis and study of the market structure for the target product or species
- 10.3. Bioeconomic assessment of the fishery resources to be exploited and the applicable regulations and quotas
- 10.4. Designing the international supply chain: purchasing strategy, cold logistics, customs and Incoterms
- 10.5. International marketing plan, brand positioning, pricing and distribution channels
- 10.6. Sustainability plan, digital traceability system, chain-of-custody audit and target certifications
- 10.7. Digitalization proposal, on-board and plant technology and operational optimization of fuel and staff costs
- 10.8. Analysis of commercial, political and health risks and financial hedging strategy for exchange rates and prices
- 10.9. Consolidated financial plan: revenue projections, CAPEX, OPEX, sensitivity analysis, NPV, IRR and funding request
- 10.10. Presentation of the technical report and defense of the capstone project before a panel of experts in fisheries economics, international trade and maritime finance
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your paceModule 11
Final Project
- 11.1. Choosing the topic and defining the research problem
- 11.2. Setting objectives, hypotheses and scope
- 11.3. Review of the state of the art and specialized literature
- 11.4. Analysis of the applicable regulatory and technical framework
- 11.5. Designing the methodology and work plan
- 11.6. Collecting, processing and validating data
- 11.7. Technical development and analysis of results
- 11.8. Discussion, conclusions and future lines of work
- 11.9. Writing the report to academic standards
- 11.10. Presentation and defense before a panel
At this stage
136 hestimated workload11 wkweeks at your pacePlan your pace
Duration and format of the Master's in Fisheries Economics and Global Seafood Markets
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Faculty
Academic leadership and faculty
The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programs.
Dr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Eng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Eng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Eng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Eng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration CoordinatorObjectives
Objectives of the Master's in Fisheries Economics and Global Seafood Markets
01Master economic analysis for sustainable fisheries management: critically evaluate fisheries policies and their socio-economic impact, proposing data- and model-based improvements.
02Optimize the global seafood value chain: apply traceability and sustainability certification models that open premium markets and reduce the costs of overfishing and illegal practices.
03Assess and mitigate market risk: diversify markets and products and analyze hedging and insurance to limit losses from swings in prices and demand.
04Lead evidence-based policy design: analyze socio-economic and fisheries data to design policies that maximize economic welfare and resource sustainability.
05Drive innovation and competitiveness: develop efficient business models through product diversification, cost optimization, access to new markets, public-private collaboration and emerging technologies.
06Spot growth opportunities in emerging markets: research consumer trends and adapt supply to specific niches such as organic and sustainably caught products.
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Career opportunities after the Master's in Fisheries Economics and Global Seafood Markets
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Master's in Fisheries Economics and Global Seafood Markets
The fishing and seafood industry, including capture fisheries, aquaculture, processing, trade and distribution.
Global. The program analyses international seafood markets, trade rules and geopolitics and their impact on fisheries economics.
Basic knowledge of economics and statistics is recommended; the bioeconomic and financial models are built up step by step from the fundamentals.
Yes. It covers financial statement analysis, investment appraisal, valuation of quotas and licenses, and hedging price, currency and fuel risk with futures and derivatives.
Yes. It covers quota systems, marine protected areas, the economics of certification, the fight against IUU fishing and the valuation of marine ecosystem services.
The capstone is a complete strategic and business plan for seafood internationalisation; the Final Project is an applied research project on a topic you choose within fisheries economics and global markets.
The master's is taught entirely online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, recorded live sessions and tutorials. It comprises 1500 hours of study across 11 modules of about 136 hours each, and you progress at your own pace within the schedule you are given on enrollment.
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- Profile: aimed at graduates in economics, marine biology, environmental sciences or agricultural engineering, fishing sector professionals in companies, cooperatives and associations, public officials in fisheries, environment and trade, researchers and consultants in fisheries economics, and NGOs and development organizations working on marine resource management. A degree in economics, marine sciences, agricultural engineering (fisheries), marine biology or a related field, or proven professional experience in fishing or aquaculture, is recommended, together with basic knowledge of economics, statistics and marine biology.
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