The information and program qualifications related to the Maritime Studies Doctor of Philosophy Program, under the Department of Maritime Studies of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
The aim of the Naval Studies Doctorate Program is to provide students with advanced training in the maritime field and to develop their ability to conduct independent scientific research. In the program, studies are carried out in the fields of 'Sea Freight and Logistics', 'Human Resources in Maritime' and 'Safety in Maritime'. The program provides individuals with the opportunity to pursue a doctorate in one of these 3 topics. The program is 30% English. The aim of the Naval Studies Doctorate Program is to develop analytical thinking skills based on a critical perspective with an interdisciplinary education.
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Registration Requirements
Application Term : 2024-2025 Spring Semester
Application Dates : 06.12.2024 09:00:00 - 03.02.2025 17:00:00 ( UTC/GMT+3 )
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical, Verbal or Equally Weighted must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 , GMAT minimum , GMAT minimum 485). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.00/4 (76.66/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.5/4 (88.33/100).
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 10
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical, Verbal or Equally Weighted must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 , GMAT minimum , GMAT minimum 485). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.00/4 (76.66/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.5/4 (88.33/100).
Quota (For International Students): 3
Transfer Quota : 3
Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
English Proficiency
Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
Regardless of the department, the program is suitable for those who have completed a master's program with thesis, especially those who want to direct their career in the field of maritime and specialize in the field of maritime. The Maritime Studies doctoral program aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge in the field they want to research, and to train academics and practitioners who are open to global and global competition.
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
7 courses (average: 3.00), seminar course (non-credit), doctoral proficiency exam and thesis work must be successfully completed, with at least 30 percent English.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Doctor of Philosophy Title : Doctor of Philosophy
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Maritime Studies Doctorate Program can integrate their profession with the maritime field. They can specialize in maritime transport and logistics, maritime security and maritime human resources.
Number of Graduates
There are no graduates.
Program Outcomes
P.O.1
Developing and deepening current and advanced knowledge in the field of maritime at the level of expertise with original thought and/or research based on master's qualifications and reaching original definitions that will bring innovation to the field (Knowledge).
P.O.2 To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to; Ability to reach original results by using knowledge that requires expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas (Knowledge).
P.O.3 To be able to evaluate and use new knowledge in the field with a systematic approach (Skill).
P.O.4 Developing a new idea, method, design and/or application that brings innovation to the field, or applying a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field, researching, comprehending, designing, adapting and applying an original subject (Skill).
P.O.5
To be able to use the information about the maritime field in the evaluation of the developments that shape the formation of the disciplines (Skill).
P.O.6 To be able to develop new strategic approaches and take responsibility for the solution of complex problems that are encountered and unpredictable in applications related to the field (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility).
P.O.7 Being able to contribute to the progress in the field by independently carrying out an original work that brings innovations to the field, develops a new idea, method, design and / or application or applies a known idea, method, design and / or application to a different field (Competence of Independent Working and Taking Responsibility ).
P.O.8 Being able to develop new thoughts and methods related to the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making (Learning Competence).
P.O.9 Possess the most advanced specialized skills and techniques, including synthesis and evaluation, necessary to identify problems, solve important problems, and expand and redefine existing knowledge or professional practice for maritime research (Skill).
P.O.10
Analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing new and complex ideas corresponding to the most advanced level in the maritime field with a critical approach (Field Specific Competence).
P.O.11 Contributing to the knowledge in the field by developing a qualified study based on original research in the field of maritime, worthy of being published in national and international peer-reviewed journals (Field-Specific Competence).
Program Coordinator
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