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Curriculum

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About the Curriculum

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy provides you with a four-year academic program leading to a bachelor of science degree, a license as a merchant marine officer (issued by the U.S. Coast Guard), and an appointment as a commissioned officer in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces (...

Marine Engineering Major

Overview

The Engineering Majors provide midshipmen with the education and training to design, build, operate, maintain and repair the engineering systems used on modern marine vessels and to prepare them for positions of increasing responsibility in the maritime and intermodal transportation...

Marine Engineering

The Engineering Majors provide midshipmen with the education and training to design, build, operate, maintain and repair the engineering systems used on modern marine vessels and to prepare them for positions of increasing responsibility in the maritime and intermodal transportation industries...

Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management Major

Overview

The Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management (MESM) Program:

Prepares midshipmen to serve as licensed officers in the U.S. Merchant Marine. Provides an engineering education that prepares them for a wide variety of professional positions in ship construction and...

Marine Engineering Systems Major

Overview

The Marine Engineering Systems (MES) Program:

Prepares midshipmen serve as licensed engineering officers in the U.S. Merchant Marine. Provides an engineering education that prepares them for a wide variety of professional positions in such career fields as ship systems...

Maritime Logistics and Security Program

Overview

The principal objective of the Maritime Logistics and Security Program is to provide midshipmen with the knowledge and skills required to manage complex maritime and intermodal supply chains and to assist in addressing the security challenges facing the marine transportation system....

Maritime Operations and Technology Program

The Maritime Operations and Technology program is administered by the Department of Marine Transportation in conjunction with the Department of Engineering.

The purpose of the Maritime Operations and Technology program is to produce a deck officer who is well prepared for the new...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025