Curricula
The following curricula list the required courses of the major programs. To be eligible for graduation, all courses must be either successfully completed at the Academy or completed by transfer from an accredited college, as approved by the Registrar.
Arts and Sciences
Engineering Majors
The Department of Engineering offers four majors leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
- Marine Engineering Operations
- Marine Engineering Technology
- Marine Systems Engineering (License Track) or Marine Systems Engineering (Non-License Track)
- Power Engineering Technology
International Business and Logistics Major
Marine Transportation Majors
The William F. Thompson School of Marine Transportation offers three majors. The Marine Transportation Operations major and Vessel Operations and Technology major offer a Bachelor of Science degree. The Small Vessel Operations major offers an Associate of Science degree.
* A 2 year program is available at the graduate level for qualified applicants intending to pursue the 200 Ton Limited License simultaneously with the M.S. degree in Maritime Management. Please contact the graduate school for more information.
Maritime Technology Major
*Program is for alumni who can demonstrate eligibility. It is not for matriculating students.
Ocean Studies Majors
The Corning School of Ocean Studies offers four majors that lead to a Bachelor of Science Degree.
- Coastal and Marine Environmental Science
- Coastal and Marine Environmental Science/Small Vessel Operations (dual major)
- Marine Biology
- Marine Biology/Small Vessel Operations (dual major)
Cooperative Programs with General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
These two programs lead to an Associate of Science degree for employees of General Dynamics Corporation’s Bath Iron Works Shipyard.






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