The information and program qualifications related to the Maritime Studies Master of Science Program, under the Department of Maritime Studies of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
The Department of Maritime Studies was opened at the Institute of Social Sciences in the 2018-2019 academic year, and education started in the 2019-2020 Fall semester with the Master's Program with Thesis. The program, which was established with the principle of raising qualified graduates who can look at maritime studies from a wide perspective, will continue education with an interdisciplinary approach. The main aim of the maritime studies master's program is to provide a professional career development path for those who want to work in maritime transport and logistics, human resources and maritime security. The program is unique with its sub-topics. In this sense, the university distinguishes itself from other maritime-related graduate programs and is a first in our country.
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Registration Requirements
Application Term : Previous Term / 2024-2025 Spring Semester
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical, Verbal or Equally Weighted must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 , GMAT minimum , GMAT minimum 485). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.25/4 (59.16/100).
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 15
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical, Verbal or Equally Weighted must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 , GMAT minimum , GMAT minimum 485). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.25/4 (59.16/100).
Quota (For International Students): 5
Transfer Quota : 2
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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English Proficiency
The teaching language method of this program is Turkish. English is not a requirement to start education.
Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
The aim of the Maritime Studies Master's Program is to develop analytical thinking skills based on a critical perspective with an interdisciplinary education. The program provides individuals interested in maritime specialization and in-depth research in one of 3 titles (Maritime Transport and Logistics, Maritime Human Resources, Maritime Security). It is aimed that the students evaluate the knowledge they received in their undergraduate education with the language, concepts and methods specific to maritime.
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
8 courses (at least 3.00 on average), seminar course (non-credit) and thesis work must be successfully completed, of which 8 courses at least 4 are compulsory.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates of Maritime Studies Master's Program with Thesis can integrate their profession with the maritime field. They can specialize in maritime transport and logistics, maritime security and maritime human resources.
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 To be able to develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of maritime expertise at the level of expertise, based on undergraduate level qualifications.
P.O.2 To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to.
P.O.3 To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field.
P.O.4 To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines.
P.O.5 To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
P.O.6 Being able to independently carry out a study that requires expertise in the field.
P.O.7 To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.
Program Coordinator
Head of the Department
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