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September 12, 2007

URI announces dual business, environmental degree

SOUTH KINGSTOWN -- The University of Rhode Island announced today it's coming up with what it called the world's first graduate degree combining a master's of business administration with a master's in ocean and climate science.

In a news release, the university said the international business community "will likely bear the brunt of the challenge to find ways to reduce the world’s greenhouse gas emissions for years to come."

It's a two-year dual degree, which URI aims to offer in fall 2008.

“Climate change represents a major challenge and opportunity to a broad range of businesses and the global economy. Climate change is happening, and businesses need to adapt to this change,” S. Bradley Moran, a URI oceanography professor, Moran said in the statement.

The degree is aimed at students with undergraduate training in science, environmental science or engineering who want to get management skills and broaden job opportunities.

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