The information and program qualifications related to the Maritime Transportation Engineering Master of Science Program, under the Department of Maritime Transportation Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Information and program qualifications related to the Master of Science Program in Marine Transportation Engineering Department of the Department of Marine Transportation Engineering of the Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology are explained below.
ITU Maritime Faculty is one of the youngest faculty in İTU and was founded in 1992. Maritime Faculty is continuation of High Maritime School which was founded in 1884. Maritime Faculty maintains education activities on Bsc/Msc/Phd levels in 52 independent buildings on a 70.000 m2 residential area where has a 400 m length Marmara Sea coast line.
In the undergraduate level, the Department of Marine Transportation Management Engineering and Marine Engineering Department programs are available. English and uniform training is given in the department.
Department of Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering Graduates are awarded with a Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation Management Engineering. Graduates can have middle and senior management career in national and international fleet or in the shipping companies. They can also work as an oceangoing master or harbour pilot with taking the examinations conducted by public institutions.
Graduates receive ITU Maritime Faculty Marine Engineering License Diploma after 1 year English Preparation and 4 years license education in Marine Engineering Department. Who are prospering in license exam done by Seafarers Exam Center according to Seafarers Regulation, deserve to have Marine Engineer Certificate. They can have job in Turkish or foreign flagged ships as Marine Engineer (3rd Engineer). Then, at the end of the sea experience duration determined by administration they have 2nd Engineer and Chief Engineer certificates by exam. Students have practical lectures in M/V SİSMİK-1 training/laboratory ship, Engine Room Simulator, Fire Fighting Training Center, Training Pool and Laboratories.
Our Mission
Our mission is to excel in Maritime Research and Education
In this mission, our specific aims are;
To develop a sustainable and scientific educational background in order to graduate environmentally conscious maritime officers with analytical, creative and contemporary thinking, strong social and leadership skills, who will work in national and international vessels/sectors as well as being able to conduct research, development and production activities on land if necessary.
To develop an interdisciplinary educational and research background in order to educate academicians who will contribute to knowledge and technology production and transfer, create positive impact on the national and international maritime sector while working under the guidance of scientific, engineering and maritime ethics.
To work for the advancement of knowledge and technology production in the maritime field by participating in national and international interdisciplinary research activities.
Our Vision;
To develop the strategies and methods in the advancement of maritime education; and to become an interdisciplinary and dynamic scientific center of excellence which can adopt itself in line with the changing conditions as a part of a premier research university.
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Registration Requirements
Application Term : Previous Term / 2024-2025 Spring Semester
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.1/4 (55.66/100). Having bachelor degrees of Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering, Marine Engineering, Deck, Management / Management Engineering, Naval Architecture Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Naval Academy related departments and related engineering and/or maritime industry related departments with the approval of the Program Executive Board.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 20
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.1/4 (55.66/100). Having bachelor degrees of Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering, Marine Engineering, Deck, Management / Management Engineering, Naval Architecture Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Naval Academy related departments and related engineering and/or maritime industry related departments with the approval of the Program Executive Board.
Quota (For International Students): 6
Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
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Course Plans
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
Mission
To be a program that trains nationally and internationally leading manpower with high-level scientific competence and research and development skills in the field of maritime, respectful to the environment and ethical values, and to ensure its continuity. It is to carry out research with the aim of keeping university-industry cooperation at the highest level and developing interdisciplinary research.
Vision
To be a graduate program with a specialization in the constantly developing maritime sector in accordance with national and international regulations, adapting to developing technology and gaining an understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship in scientific research. For this purpose, it is aimed to train senior managers as well as maritime academicians.
Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluating Student Success
The student success is evaluated considering Articles 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Istanbul Technical University Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles.
ARTICLE 56 - Before the enrollment for the courses begins, the faculty member who offers the course informs the Program Executive Committee about the types, number and contribution percentage to the final grade of the studies within the semester, as well as requirements for a right to take the semester final exam. These requirements shall be finalized by approval of the Program Executive Committee and approval of the chair of the department, who declares them to the student and informs the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 57 - A student may appeal the final grade of a course within one week following the announcement of the grades. Appeals must be submitted to the Graduate School in writing. The relevant faculty member shall re-evaluate the student's success status and submit the result to the Graduate School within one week. Appeals not submitted within the prescribed time frame shall not be considered by the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 58 - Courses in graduate programs shall be evaluated according to the following grading system.
| Grade Description |
Grade |
Scale |
| Excellent |
AA |
4.00 |
| Very good plus |
BA+ |
3.75 |
| Very good |
BA |
3.50 |
| Good plus |
BB+ |
3.25 |
| Good |
BB |
3.00 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB+ |
2.75 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB |
2.50 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC+ |
2.25 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC |
2.00 |
| Fail |
FF |
0.00 |
| Fail(No Exam) |
VF |
0.00 |
ARTICLE 59 - Students who wish to improve their cumulative grade point average may retake courses during the course-taking period. The most recent grade will be counted for the repeated courses.
Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
The requirements for graduation are determined by ITU Graduate School of Science Engineering and Technology - Graduate Regulations and Senate Principles. Related documents can be found at http://www.fbe.itu.edu.tr.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
1. Turkish and foreign flagged ships (3rd, 2nd and as chief engineer)
2. Shipyards
3. Academic career
4. Repair-maintenance workshops and factories
5. Technical manager, design or quality control engineer in all kinds of production (automotive, energy, heating-ventilation-air conditioning, etc.) and service (maritime companies, hotel, material supply, etc.) sectors
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Developing and intensifying knowledge in the related program’s area, based upon the competency in the undergraduate level
P.O.2 Grasping the inter-disciplinary interaction related to one’s area
P.O.3 The ability to use the expert-level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the area
P.O.4 Interpreting and forming new types of knowledge by combining the knowledge from the area and the knowledge from various other disciplines
P.O.5 Solving the problems faced in the area by making use of the research methods
P.O.6 The ability to carry out a specialistic study related to one’s area independently
P.O.7 Developing new strategic approaches to solve the unforeseen and complex problems arising in the practical processes of one’s area and coming up with solutions while taking responsibility
P.O.8 Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the problems related to the area
P.O.9 Assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one’s own learning process
P.O.10 Systematically transferring the current developments in the area and one’s own work to other groups in and out of the area; in written, oral and visual forms
P.O.11 Ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to take action to change these when necessary
P.O.12 Proficiency in a foreign language and establishing written and oral communication with that language
P.O.13 Paying regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the area related data and the ability to teach these values to others
P.O.14 Developing strategy, policy and application plans concerning the subjects related to the area and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes
P.O.15 Using the knowledge and the skills for problem solving and/or application (which are processed within the area) in inter-disciplinary studies
P.O.16 In the programs with thesis, the ability to present one’s own work within the international environments orally, visually and in written forms
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