Graduate Certificate in Maritime Engineering

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Maritime Engineering equips engineering graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in marine vessel and system development. Through flexible online study, students gain expertise in marine propulsion, ship design, naval architecture, and project management. Option units allow for specialization in finance, economics, port management, or supply chain management, preparing graduates for careers in technical engineering and management within the maritime industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

• The Graduate Certificate in Maritime Engineering is designed to provide engineering graduates with an understanding of the development and procurement of marine vessels and systems.
• Targeted at professionals in the workforce with limited maritime engineering exposure, this program equips students with advanced knowledge and skills for this sector.
• Coursework is developed by experienced maritime engineers and researchers and delivered through flexible online study resources.

Course Objectives:

• Apply systematic analysis and processes to solve technical problems in maritime engineering fields.
• Use systematic approaches, teamwork, and soft skills in maritime projects.
• Utilize evidence-based research to inform decision-making in maritime engineering.

Program Description:

• The program comprises four units totaling 50 credit points.
• Core units cover marine propulsion systems, ship design, naval architecture principles, and management of engineering projects.
• Option units provide a choice among finance for decision-making, maritime economics for managers, port management and strategy, and supply chain management.

Outline:

Core Units:

Marine Propulsion Systems

Equips students with knowledge of prime movers used on vessels, enabling them to design effective propulsion solutions. (12.5 credit points)

Ship Design

Develops techniques for surface vessel design, focusing on design driver identification and initial parameter selection. (12.5 credit points)

Principles of Naval Architecture

Provides an understanding of vessel hull forms, hydrostatic parameters, and structural analysis methods for practical design solutions. (12.5 credit points)

Management of Engineering Projects

Enhances project planning, management, and execution skills through the application of project management methods. (12.5 credit points)

Option Units:

Finance for Decision-Making

Introduces financial information analysis and techniques for managerial decision-making. (12.5 credit points)

Maritime Economics for Managers

Explores contemporary economic issues in maritime management, focusing on relationships and policies affecting stakeholders. (12.5 credit points)

Port Management and Strategy

Examines contemporary port management practices, addressing the needs of students at various career stages. (12.5 credit points)

Supply Chain Management

Emphasizes the importance of supply chain management in cost reduction, value improvement, and competitive advantage. (12.5 credit points)

Careers:

Graduates pursue careers in technical engineering and management across maritime sectors.