Marine Transportation and Management
Marine Transportation and Management is a 2-year associate programme offered within the Vocational School of Maritime.
Who Is It For?
The Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering program is suitable for students with an interest in the field, curiosity for research, analytical thinking skills, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Quick Summary
- Associate Degree programme (2 Years)
- Formal Education, instruction in Turkish
- Admission with the TYT (TYT) score type
- Vocational School of Maritime
- Opportunity to transfer to related undergraduate programmes via DGS
About the Department
Maritime Transportation and Management Program conducts training to train "Watch Officers". In addition to the basic courses, the program training plan includes vocational courses within the content of IMO Model Course 7.03 (AII/1), which are compulsory within the scope of watchkeeping officer training. Maritime Transportation and Management Program aims to raise graduates who keep up with the requirements of the age and technological developments in their field and who are competent to work in an internationally recognized profession.
Students who graduate from the Maritime Transportation and Management Program can work as "Watch Officer" provided that they do a 12-month offshore internship and pass the professional exams.
Mersin; It is a city that focuses on maritime regionally, where activities have begun to become a logistics center, and which carries out one-fifth of Turkey's container handling and one-tenth of all general cargo handling. Mersin; While it creates many employment opportunities in the maritime sector with its international port, free zone, maritime and logistics businesses, 321 km coastline and seasonal advantages; There is also a need for qualified and fully equipped seafarer personnel who have knowledge and skills at international standards, love maritime, and have advanced command of foreign languages.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering program can find employment in public institutions, private sector companies, research centers, and non-governmental organizations. Academic career paths through graduate education are also available.