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NAVAL ARCHITECTURE, MARINE ENGINEERING, TRANSPORTATION & OCEAN ENGINEERING EDUCATION AT MIT CENTER FOR OCEAN ENGINEERING (COE)

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For nearly a century, MIT has been a leading center of ship research and design, and is widely recognized for its contributions in such areas as hydrodynamics, ship structural mechanics and dynamics, propeller design, and overall ship design. The Pratt School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, which was established through a bequest to MIT in 1912, is an integral part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Today, MIT is at the forefront of ocean science and engineering, with significant efforts in fluid mechanics and hydrodynamics, acoustics, offshore mechanics, marine robotics and sensors, and ocean sensing and forecasting. In addition, the Naval Construction program provides advanced graduate education on the design of naval ships and vehicles.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers an undergraduate degree in Mechanical and Ocean Engineering, graduate degrees in Ocean Engineering, in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, in Naval Engineering, and in Oceanographic Engineering as part of the MIT/WHOI Joint Program. Currently, approximately 110 students pursue Ocean Engineering degrees.

MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) Programs details can be found here

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs

  • BS in Mechanical and Ocean Engineering:: The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Ocean Engineering is designed for students who are interested in mechanical engineering with a specialization in ocean engineering. The program incorporates aspects of ocean exploration and utilization of the oceans for transportation, defense, and resources. Courses and research covers the disciplines of fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, acoustics, dynamics, materials, and ocean systems and design. The degree prepares students for work in the industry and government in areas including offshore oil recovery, transportation and defense, ocean environment protection, underwater vehicles, global climate monitoring, and computer-aided design.

Graduate Program - Transportation

  • Master of Engineering Track - Transportation: This Master of Engineering specialty covers the analysis, planning, design, operation and management of transportation systems. It offers a broad range of subjects, including methods for transportation systems analysis, transportation demand analysis, urban transportation planning, transportation and environmental limits, comparative land use and transportation planning, and logistics systems and supply chain management. Also available are subjects focusing on urban public transportation, airlines, airports, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and marine transportation systems. This program is conducted by Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and not part of COE

Graduate Programs - COE

  • MS in Ocean Engineering: The Master's of Science in Ocean Engineering could take from 12 to 18 months, depending on the relative strength of undergraduate preparation in engineering or the physical sciences.
  • MS in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering: The curriculum leading to a is based on a broad working knowledge of all the basic engineering skills. As a part of the more general field of ocean engineering, naval architecture and marine engineering are concerned with all aspects of waterborne vehicles operating on, below, and just above the sea surface. The program is intended to develop an individual who plans to concentrate in areas related to waterborne vehicles and/or their subsystems.
  • Naval Engineer (2-3 year program): The program leading to the Naval Engineer's degree requires a higher level and significantly broader range of professional competence in engineering than that required for the S.M. degree. The program for an engineer's degree ordinarily includes subjects in the areas of economics, industrial management, and public policy or law, and at least 12 units of comprehensive design.
  • MS in Oceanographic Engineering (offered in conjunction with Wood's Hole Oceanographic Institute): The Joint Program in Applied Ocean Science & Engineering offers graduate students the opportunity to plan an exciting career in research the ocean and ocean technologies. Students are given the opportunity to select individual paths combining mathematical and engineering skills with oceanography. Through the MIT-WHOI Joint Program in Applied Ocean Science and Engineering.
  • MS in Transportation with concentration in Ocean Systems Management: Ocean Systems Management (OSM) covers the business and government management aspects of ocean engineering systems and activities, focusing on ocean transportation and international logistics. Formerly a separate degree, Ocean Systems Management is now a depth concentration within the Master of Science in Transportation (MST) degree

Doctoral Programs

  • Ocean Engineering
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
  • Oceanographic Engineering

MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) Programs details can be found here


MIT COE Features

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MIT is a world-class educational institution. Teaching and research - with relevance to the practical world as a guiding principle - continue to be its primary purpose. MIT is independent, coeducational, and privately endowed. Its five schools and one college encompass numerous academic departments, divisions, and degree-granting programs, as well as interdisciplinary centers, laboratories, and programs whose work cuts across traditional departmental boundaries.

  • Campus & Profile: The 168 acre MIT campus is located a block away from the Charles River and right on the Atlantic Ocean in the city of Cambridge. MIT is a large, residential, research university with a majority of enrolments in graduate and professional programs. MIT has a strong entrepreneurial culture and founded many large corporations in the United States.
  • Accreditation: MIT is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Engineering programs are accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
  • School of Engineering: The School of Engineering has been ranked first among graduate and undergraduate programs by US News & World Report since 1994.
  • COE Academics: Mechanical and Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Naval Engineering, Oceanographic Engineering, and Transportation.
  • Career Opportunities: You may find yourself in the offshore oil industry, environmental protection, ocean monitoring, developing renewable energy, underwater vehicles, ocean mapping, designing structures, marine transportation, or designing ships.
  • Other Opportunities: There are numerous student groups, work opportunities, and courses that give students first hand experience working in the Atlantic.
  • Housing: Undergraduates are guaranteed four-year housing in one of the 12 dormitories. 82% students live on-campus. On-campus housing provides live-in graduate student tutors and faculty housemasters. There are seven separate dorms for graduate students.

MIT COE Costs

For academic year 2012-2013, full regular tuition per term is as follows:

  • Summer: $13,920
  • Fall and Spring: $20,885

MIT COE Admissions

The freshman application consists of the following components:

  • Part 1: Biographical Information Form
  • Part 2: Essays, Activities, and Tests Form
  • Self-reported Coursework Form
  • Interview
  • Standardized Tests
  • Teacher Evaluation Forms
  • Secondary School Report Form
  • Midyear Report
  • Financial Aid Materials

Graduate Admissions: To be admitted as a regular graduate student, an applicant must have earned a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. In general, most departments require significant work in mathematics and the physical sciences in addition to preparation in a specific field of interest, but some admit students with as little as one year each of college-level mathematics and physical science. A complete application includes:

  • Application for Graduate Admission including Record of Courses (if required)
  • Statement of Objectives
  • Evaluations (3 forms)
  • Financial Statement
  • Official Transcripts (one for each undergraduate and graduate institution attended)
  • Scores from required tests (to be sent directly by testing organization)

MIT COE Financial Aid

Undergraduate Students: Financial aid eligibility is determined using information provided by the family on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile. MIT then establishes the parents' and the student's contributions. Additionally, all aid recipients are expected to meet a portion of their need through a loan, part-time job, or both. This "self-help" component is set annually (in 2010–2011, $3,400 for students from families earning $75,000 or less, and $5,500 for all other students). The balance is met with MIT scholarships. In 2009–2010, the average need-based financial aid package was $36,470.

Graduate Students: Financial aid for graduate students is in large part provided by individual departments, and the amount of aid varies significantly. Financial support includes fellowships, traineeships, teaching and research assistantships, and loans. Most forms of support are granted for merit, while others are granted for financial need or a combination of merit and need.

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