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The aim of the Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering Undergraduate Program is to educate qualified maritime professionals who can work in national and international maritime transportation, possess knowledge and skills in ship management and operation, adhere to professional ethical values, think analytically, and have strong problem-solving abilities required by the maritime sector. Upon graduation, students are entitled to obtain the Oceangoing Watchkeeping Officer (Unlimited) certificate and can work on oceangoing vessels.
The program aims to provide students with comprehensive education in areas such as maritime transportation, ship management, navigation safety, maritime legislation, cargo operations, maritime trade, and logistics management. In this context, it is intended that students gain both engineering and management-based knowledge and skills and develop a multidisciplinary perspective toward the maritime industry.
Throughout the program, students’ theoretical knowledge in maritime studies is reinforced through practical training, simulation exercises, and onboard sea internships. In this way, graduates are expected to become individuals who can adapt to real operational conditions, take responsibility, and possess strong decision-making skills. In addition, education is provided in accordance with international maritime rules and standards, enabling graduates to achieve the competence required to work in the global maritime industry.
The program also supports the development of students as individuals with strong communication skills, the ability to work effectively in teams, a commitment to lifelong learning, and the capacity to follow technological developments. Furthermore, one of the main objectives of the program is to train professionals who are environmentally conscious, sensitive to maritime safety and security, and committed to the principles of sustainable maritime practices.
In line with these goals, the program aims to equip graduates not only with the qualifications required to serve as deck officers on ships, but also with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to work in maritime companies, port operations, maritime transportation firms, and relevant public or private sector organizations. Graduates of the program are expected to be well-equipped individuals capable of competing in both national and international maritime sectors.

The Maritime Transportation Management Engineering Undergraduate Program provides various learning environments where students can reinforce their theoretical knowledge through practical applications. Within the scope of the program, educational activities are carried out through classrooms, laboratories, simulation centers, computer laboratories, library facilities, internship practices, and applied training conducted in cooperation with the maritime sector.
The theoretical courses of the program are conducted in classrooms equipped with modern educational technologies. In these courses, teaching methods such as presentations, discussions, group work, and project-based learning are used to encourage active participation of students. In addition, computer-assisted educational tools are integrated into the course processes in order to improve students’ professional knowledge and skills.
Since practice plays a crucial role in maritime education, simulation-supported learning environments are also included in the program. Through ship bridge simulators and navigation planning systems, students have the opportunity to receive training in environments similar to real operational conditions. In this way, students gain practical experience in areas such as navigation safety, ship management, cargo operations, and emergency management.
The university library provides access to a wide range of printed and electronic resources in the fields of maritime studies, maritime transportation, and management. Students can access up-to-date information through academic databases, e-books, journals, and research reports. In addition, online learning platforms and digital course materials support students’ learning processes.
One of the important learning environments of the program is sectoral practice. Through compulsory internships and field practices, students have the opportunity to gain experience on ships. During this process, students apply their theoretical knowledge in real working environments and improve their professional competencies.
All these learning environments are planned to support students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and competencies required in the maritime transportation and management sector.

Maritime Transportation Management Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English)

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Maritime Transportation Management Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English) Graph of Minimum and Maximum Scores by Year

Course adjustment and exemption procedures are carried out in accordance with the Exemption and Adjustment Procedures Regulation of Istanbul Technical University.
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The purpose of the ITU Maritime Faculty, Department of Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering is to provide students with sound theories and technologies required in marine science, ship handling, and marine engineering. The maritime faculty offers a well-organized curriculum and facilities including sea training systems (Simulators Center, T/S Sismik I, Tug Boat Hopa, Seyit Onbası vessel etc.) to furnish students with outstanding leadership and team skills which are indispensable for successful professionals in the maritime field.

Student success is evaluated in consideration of Articles 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 of the Istanbul Technical University Undergraduate Education and Training Regulation. Click here for the relevant regulation.

This program 180 days contains mandatory intership.

• ITU Internship General Principles
• Department Internship Principles

Graduation procedures are carried out in accordance with Article 31 of the Istanbul Technical University Undergraduate Education and Training Regulation. Click here for the relevant regulation.

Degree : Bachelor of Science    Title : Maritime Transportation Management Engineering

Graduates enter the Oceangoing Watchkeeping Officer's License examination at the Seafarers Exam Center (GASM). If they successfully pass the Exam, they are awarded the Oceangoing Watchkeeping Officer License held by the T.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Graduates can work as second and third officers on commercial vessels with this certificate. After a certain period of working at sea, the Oceangoing Watchkeeping Officers upgrade their seafarer qualifications and become the First Officer and then the Master. In maritime companies, such duties as general manager, business manager, technical director, deck supervisor and human resource manager can be undertaken. They are also able to work as a maritime pilot in the Turkish Straits and ports after their sea experience.

Maritime Transportation Management Engineering Bachelor of Science Program (%30 English) Graduate Statistics (Last Five Years)

The qualification has not yet been incorporated into the TYÇ.

Prof. Dr. Emre Akyüz
E-mail: eakyuz@itu.edu.tr
Business Phone : 0216 395 45 01
Web: https://research.itu.edu.tr/tr/persons/eakyuz

Prof. Dr. Özcan Arslan
E-mail: arslano@itu.edu.tr
Business Phone : 0216 395 45 01
Web: https://research.itu.edu.tr/tr/persons/arslano