Overview

The Marine Operations program at SUNY Maritime College is designed to combine business, humanities courses, and basic engineering concepts to provide the skills and knowledge needed to work on a vessel and in the maritime industry.

The Marine Operations program is designed to give students real-world insight and expertise into the business of shipping. Marine Operations courses include economics, physics, transportation systems, and other business courses. In choosing to study Marine Operations, students will also pursue a U.S. Coast Guard license.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Science program in Marine Operations – Deck License Program, graduates will be able to:

Pass the US Coast Guard Third Mate, Unlimited License on the STCW Operational Level.

Demonstrate the ability to assume all of the duties of a Third Mate in international or domestic service, including the ability to stand a watch on a commercial vessel.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of shipboard operations along with the impact they have on the global economy and environment.

Demonstrate an understanding of basic related industry practices.

Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills necessary to assume positions of responsibility in their careers after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sea Power and Maritime Affairs

Leadership and Management

Naval Science for the Strategic Sealift Officer

Navigation

Naval Ship Systems

Evolution of Warfare

Maneuver Warfare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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Priority Decision Deadline (Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis)

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Submit the application. Apply online using the SUNY Application or Common Application.

All academic credentials must have an official seal, stamp or signature of a school or government official, and be submitted in the original language (if not in English, it must be accompanied by an exactly worded and certified translation). Upon receipt of your documents, we may require further evaluation. All foreign academic transcripts must be evaluated by WES or a NACES approved evaluation service, and translated into English.

One letter of recommendation.

250-word essay or personal statement.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

41396 USD / year

≈ 41396 USD / year
Out-of-State

28092 USD / year

≈ 28092 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31632 USD / year

≈ 31632 USD / year

Additional Details

Spring semester Local: $14,685.50 National: $12,915.50 International: $20,025.50

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

New York City

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