Marine Systems Engineering (MSE) 

Coordinator

 The Marine Systems Engineering (MSE) program combines many of the technical courses of the Marine Engineering Operations (MEO) and the Marine Engineering Technology (MET) programs with a 10-course calculus-based design and analysis sequence, in addition to the180 days of industrial practice at sea required by the other programs, "Systems" also includes a three-to-four month co-op term in a shoreside industrial or government engineering facility.

The complete program takes five years, with the opportunity to sit for the U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer's License in the fourth year; and, at the completion of the first semester of the fifth year, they may sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, which is the first step in becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). Students in this program may apply for a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Marine Engineering Operations after four years of study, with automatic eligibility to return to complete the fifth year within a three-year period after graduation.  (With this 4-year option, Cs-250 - Computing and Statistics is not required.) A more complete description with all the required courses is available in the MMA Online Catalog which can be seen by clicking on MSE Curriculum. . 

Successful completion of the program leads to a Bachelor of Science with a major in Marine Systems Engineering, and prepares the graduate for careers in applied or design engineering, engineering consulting, or management positions in maritime, industrial power, or general engineering fields. A listing of graduate schools and permanent employment obtained by recent graduates may be viewed by clicking MSE Grad Studies and Jobs.

The program in Marine Systems Engineering is designed for students with a strong mathematical and analytical ability as well as interest in practical engineering. The objectives and outcomes of the program may be viewed by clicking MSE Objectives and Outcomes. Men and women, whether just out of high school or having experience in college or in employment, are welcomed. While there is no minimum required SAT score, most recent graduates accepted into the MSE program have combined SAT scores between 1050 and 1375, and math scores between 500 and 725. Students with good communications skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and an interest in travel are especially welcome.