The primary focus of Bachelor of Science in Maritime Operations is to bridge the gap between Maritime business operation which focuses on the contractual and business to the sea- going vessel operations.
The Bachelor of Science in Maritime Operations (MARO) undergraduate curriculum, offered through the College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies, provides a solid background in near coastal and inland vessel operations, cargo handling between vessel to shore, port security (including cyber) and port infrastructure operations. Coursework is coupled with either at-sea or internship experiences to enhance integrated learning. As global trade increases, shore-based roles in the maritime industry are vital to the smooth operation of ports, shipping companies and integrated logistics networks worldwide to support the regional and national economy.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| MART 103 | Basic Safety and Lifeboatman Training 1 | 3 |
| MART 115 | Seamanship I 1 | 3 |
| MART 201 | Vessel Structure and Ship Knowledge 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| MARE 100 | Marine Engineering Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| MART 130 | Introduction to Maritime Law 1 | 1 |
| MART 204 | Terrestrial Navigation I 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 13 |
| Summer |
|---|
MART 200
| Deck Sea Training I - Basic Communications, Navigation and Seamanship
or Internship | 4 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 4 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| MARA 201 | Foundations of Maritime Cyber Security 1 | 3 |
| MART 202 | Ship Stability and Trim 1 | 3 |
| MART 212 | Marine Dry Cargo Operations 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 12 |
| Spring |
|---|
| MART 205 | Marine Surveying 1 | 3 |
| MART 215 | Seamanship II 1,2 | 3 |
| MART 313 | Marine Liquid Cargo Operations 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| MARA 348 | Maritime Service Operations 1 | 3 |
| MARA 363 | Management Processes 1 | 3 |
| POLS 206 | American National Government | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| MARA 402 | Inland Waterways 1 | 3 |
| POLS 207 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 | 4 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Fourth Year |
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| Fall |
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| MARA 301 | Ocean Transportation 1 | 3 |
| MARA 401 | Brokerage and Chartering 1 | 3 |
| MARA 421 | Admiralty Law 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| MARA 416 | Port Operations, Administration and Economics 1,2 | 3 |
| MARA 424 | Intermodal Transportation 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 |
All electives must be chosen in consultation with, and approved by, the student's academic advisor. Unless courses are specifically listed, see University Core Curriculum for a listing of course options for Communication, Mathematics, Life and Physical Sciences, Language, Philosophy and Culture, Creative Arts, American History, Government and Political Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The 6-hour University requirement for International and Cultural Diversity and Cultural Discourse may be met with courses used to satisfy other degree requirements.
The total hours may be increased if the student is required to take remedial math, remedial English, foreign language, or International and Cultural Diversity courses.
This degree requires participation in the Texas A&M University Maritime Academy Corps of Cadets if a sea term option is selected. Refer to the University catalog section for the Texas A&M Maritime Academy for additional information and talk to an academic advisor about additional requirements and timing.
