Education and training for integrated coastal area management: the role of the university system

The market for education and training in integrated coastal area management is considered, taking due account of integrated management, economic sectors and the regional dimension. Course outputs are then dealt with, including relationships with students, coastal management organisations, and objectives and structure of courses. Infrastructure requirements are evaluated in terms of pure academic and applied approaches, noting the three types of institution involved; and knowledge base and skills characteristics. The Mediterranean context is briefly discussed.