The California Maritime Academy is proud to announce that it has launched its first graduate degree program - a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management.  Course-work for the first cohort began on September 4, 2011.  The inagural class is expected to graduate in the Spring of 2013.  Cal Maritime Provost Dr. Gerald Jakubowski said the new program is serving mid-career professionals interested in gaining greater leadership and managerial skills.  Applications for cohort 2 are now begin accepted.  Courses will begin in September 2012.

“Our new Masters program provides advanced instruction in business and management fundamentals, coupled with specialized preparation for career advancement in the participant’s chosen specialization — Engineering, Transportation or Humanitarian/Crisis Management.  The graduate program was developed jointly by key University faculty, with detailed input and review from well over two-dozen businesses, agencies, professional organizations and accrediting bodies.”

The 10-course degree program (30 credit hours) is offered completely on line with accepted students proceeding through the learning process as a cohort.  Current students report that the supportiveness of a cohort along with 24/7 online access are big benefits for those juggling careers and families with graduate coursework.” 

All students take five core courses in basic management and then each one takes four courses focusing on their chosen degree track of Transportation, Engineering Management or Humanitarian Disaster Management.  Finally, students will complete a Capstone course designed to help them demonstrate their learning through an extensive project in their work setting. 

To learn more about the program, including costs and admission requirements, visit www.csum.edu/grad or call the Office of Graduate Studies at 707-654-1271.