In Coastal Zone Management Program (CZM), experts “with knowledge and experience on basic concepts about the management of economical, environmental, social and cultural activities performed in coastal zones; having the skill to focus this knowledge and experience through the integration principle of CZM; and satisfying the abilities to have active roles in academic, governmental and private institutions” are being graduated.
The program, which is the only of its kind in Turkey, continues to its configuration. CZM program provides multidisciplinary research opportunities with other Marine Technology and Marine Sciences programs of the Institute.
Research topics;
• Spatial planning,
• Economic activities in coastal zones and sustainable development,
• Resource management,
• Assessment of the conflicts among stakeholders/activities and conflict management.