We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to a new, exciting graduate degree program in Marine Science at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS): the Master’s of Professional Science (MPS) in Fisheries Science.   The MPS is an innovative graduate degree at RSMAS intended for students who seek advanced training in the marine science and conservation fields, as well as the development of workplace skills highly valued by employers. The MPS program prepares students for science careers in business, government, or non-profit organizations, where employment demands are growing. The curriculum is structured to allow students to complete their degree in as little as 12-15 months, with the training and real-world experience necessary for employment in entry to mid-level positions in today’s professional job market.   Fisheries science supports the management of marine resources by providing society with quantitative knowledge and modeling of the natural and anthropogenic processes that regulate the dynamics and functioning of fishery ecosystems and by providing predictions on the future behavior of such systems. The Fisheries Science track is a unique, academic program that allows students to develop the professional skills required to be a fishery scientist with curriculum options in various relevant areas of interest, such as fishery management, fishery surveys, and quantitative fisheries. Respectively, students will learn about the processes influencing fisheries management and the development of fisheries policy alternatives, develop knowledge about the statistical design and implementation of fishery surveys and monitoring programs, and apply modeling tools in support of fishery stock assessments. Graduates with these skills find employment in government agencies, such as the National Marine Fisheries Service, state agencies, Fishery Councils, Non-Governmental Organizations, and regional NOAA laboratories.     *The application deadline for the Fisheries Science degree program has been extended to June 30th, and spaces are limited.*     For more information regarding coursework, prerequisites, and application   instructions, please visit our web page – http://mps.rsmas.miami.edu/