The technical nature of the USMMA curriculum, and the fields of engineering and transportation/logistics in general, are particularly suited to the use of computers as both teaching aids and problem solving tools. Many courses in all areas of the curriculum involve computer applications. The integration of computers in the curriculum is achieved through the use of computer laboratories, wired and wireless electronic class rooms, state of the art simulators, and personal computers.

All midshipmen are required to purchase a personal computer from the Academy (at cost). The purchase price includes software selected by the Academy for broad application in all aspects of the curriculum. It is a requirement that this issued computer be maintained while enrolled at the Academy. A computer service center is available on Academy grounds for all midshipmen computing service issues.

Every room in the midshipmen dormitory complex is connected to the USMMA Network. This local area network utilizes a fiber-optic backbone that spans the entire campus linking over 2,000 active computers in the academic, administrative and midshipmen areas. The network provides access to the Internet, electronic mail, e-learning, bulletin board services, laser printers, simulation software, and additional application software. Midshipmen arrive at the Academy with varying degrees of experience with computers and their application in the learning process. To ensure that all midshipmen become computer literate, computer courses are included as part of the core curriculum.