The information and program qualifications related to the Management Of Maritime Transportation Master of Science Without Thesis Secondary Education Program, under the Department of Maritime Transportation Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Management of Maritime Transportation Program is specially designed to encourage the maritime professionals to enhance their occupational knowledge on strategic, technological and political developments in maritime sector and to make effective decisions and apply optimum solutions for their organizations by evaluating the possible effects of scientific, technological and political developments in the sector.
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Program Profile
PEO.1
To educate graduates who are able to effectively use scientific research methods and techniques, and to produce systematic and evidence-based solutions to academic and industry-related problems.
PEO.2
To educate graduates who have advanced knowledge of international trade, law, management, and organizational principles in the maritime sector, and who can effectively apply this knowledge in professional practice.
PEO.3
To educate graduates who can scientifically analyze strategic, technological, and political developments in the maritime sector, anticipate their potential impacts, and contribute to decision-support processes.
PEO.4
To educate graduates who can develop optimal, innovative, and sustainable solutions to the problems of maritime institutions and organizations by using up-to-date data sources and scientific methods.
PEO.5
To educate graduates who have a high level of awareness of social justice, ethical values, quality culture, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, and who demonstrate strong professional responsibility and social sensitivity.
Registration Requirements
Application Term : 2025-2026 Fall Semester (Second Application)
Application Dates : 01.08.2025 09:00:00 - 27.08.2025 17:00:00 ( UTC/GMT+3 )
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES is not required. Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.00/4 (53.33/100). Professional experience related to the maritime sector and/or knowledge and experience that can be utilized in researches related to the maritime sector are required from graduates of an engineering or social departments. The teaching language method of this program is Turkish. English is not a requirement to start education. The teaching language method of this program is Turkish. English is not a requirement to start education.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 15
Uygulanan Başvuru Şartları (Uluslararası Aday Öğrenciler İçin) ALES is not required. Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.00/4 (53.33/100). Professional experience related to the maritime sector and/or knowledge and experience that can be utilized in researches related to the maritime sector are required from graduates of an engineering or social departments. The teaching language method of this program is Turkish. English is not a requirement to start education. The teaching language method of this program is Turkish. English is not a requirement to start education.
Kontenjanı (Uluslararası Aday Öğrenciler İçin): 2
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Program Learning Environments
The learning environments of the Maritime Transportation Engineering (Non-Thesis) Master’s Program include, in addition to the classrooms within the Faculty of Maritime Studies, the faculty’s student, research, and computer laboratories, ITU-licensed distance education software, and the Ninova e-learning center, whose software has been developed by ITU. The learning environments also include student laboratories and the Simulator Center. Students also advance their learning process through one-to-one work carried out with academic staff and their peers.
Program Fees
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
1. To teach scientific research methods and techniques
2. To teach international business, economics, law and transportation management terms, rules and principles of maritime industry.
3. To teach the evaluation of potential impacts of strategic, technological and political developments in maritime industry with the help of scientific methods.
4. To teach optimum solution proposals on the problems of maritime organizations and administrations with the help of scientic methods.
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
The attendees should accomplish 6 compulsory courses, 6 selective courses, and a Maritime Term Project in 3 semesters
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Without Thesis Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
1. The qualified managerial staff in ship management companies: Engine Superintendent, Deck Superintendent, DPA, HSEQ Manager, Human Resource Manager
2. Qualified managerial staff in Maritime Administration
3. Qualified managerial staff in other maritime industry stakeholders
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 13 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 To learn scientific research methods and techniques.
P.O.2 To learn international business, economics, law and transportation management terms, rules and principles of maritime industry.
P.O.3 To learn the evaluation of potential impacts of strategic, technological and political developments in maritime industry with the help of scientific methods.
P.O.4 To learn optimum solution proposals on the problems of maritime organizations and administrations with the help of scientic methods.
P.O.5 To gain consciousness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
Program Coordinator
Head of the Department