Section 3
SEC. 3. Purpose. The State College shall provide the necessary leadership in professional and technical instruction in Fisheries, maritime technology, marine sciences and development management in line with the manpower requirement and other development needs of Western Mindanao and neighboring regions. The State College shall offer undergraduate and graduate courses in fisheries, maritime technology, marine sciences, computer technology and development management, as well as short-term technical/ vocational courses relevant to the needs of fisheries, maritime and other marine resources based industries. It shall promote research in fisheries and marine sciences and in related agribusiness concerns.