For generations, Maine has been known worldwide for the skills of its shipbuilders and sea captains and for leadership in every phase of maritime affairs. It was in Maine that the first English ship built in the colonies, the Virginia<\/em>, was launched in 1607, and in the 21st century, Mainers continue to build and sail vessels ranging from custom yachts to mighty warships. Windjammers, fishing fleets, and defenders of the America\u2019s Cup have all been part of the state\u2019s seafaring tradition.<\/p>\n Since 1941, this proud heritage has thrived at Maine Maritime Academy, an institution of higher learning providing undergraduate and graduate instruction. The Academy now offers two undergraduate degrees and twenty-two academic courses of study in four maritime-related fields: engineering, international business and logistics, marine sciences, and marine transportation. The Graduate Studies program offers Master of Science degrees in International Logistics Management and Maritime Management.<\/p>\n Maine Maritime\u2019s entry into transportation management education began in the late 1970s with an array of short courses and seminars offered through the Center for Advanced Maritime Studies (CAMS). This laid the foundation for creating a unique graduate degree program emphasizing the development of management skills for transportation leaders. A successful test of the concepts of a modular graduate program led to the establishment of the Department of Graduate Studies. Candidates for the Master of Science in Maritime Management degree began classes in the summer of 1985, with the first class graduating in 1987.<\/p>\n As part of the Academy\u2019s strategic diversification plan, an undergraduate program offering a B.S. degree in International Business and Logistics (IBL) began in 1997. Simultaneously, the Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business and Logistics was established with a generous endowment from David Loeb, a distinguished Maine Maritime alumnus. The business school presently houses the undergraduate department as well as the graduate department, established in 1985.<\/p>\n The graduate school offerings were expanded with a program in Port Management in May 1996 and Logistics Management in May 1998. Reflecting current geopolitical and market needs, today the Graduate Program offers one online M.S. degree in International Logistics Management, while the Master\u2019s & Commander program couples the online M.S. program with the on-campus undergraduate Small Vessel Operations program. Students graduating from the Master\u2019s & Commander program receive an M.S. in Maritime Management.<\/p>\n In January 2024, the Academy implemented a revised graduate program structure featuring shorter academic terms throughout the year. Students who enroll in the maximum course load continuously may complete the M.S. in Maritime Management in approximately one year.<\/p>\n The program begins with core courses that provide foundational knowledge in business and management. Students then select one of two concentrations: International Logistics Management (ILM)<\/strong> or Global Logistics and Vessel Operations (GLVO)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The ILM concentration is offered entirely online. The GLVO concentration follows a hybrid model, combining online graduate coursework with in-person participation in the Small Vessel Operations undergraduate program. This integrated approach provides students with practical, hands-on experience in maritime operations while completing graduate-level study.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"