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We are excited you are exploring a career path full of promise, popularity, and the power to positively affect the world. The Department of Maritime Business Administration offers a unique logistics program with a focus on the maritime transportation portion of the supply chain. We have a solid business foundation with many electives around the maritime and logistics
LOWELL BOUDREAUX
Assistant Department Head & Instructional Associate Professor, Maritime Business Administration
industry. Further, our faculty is student-centric with an open-door policy. They will advise and mentor you. We also have a very good relationship with the industry, especially in the Houston-Galveston region, that assists us in helping our students gain jobs and internships. Explore our programs and let us guide you in developing an academic plan to help you pursue your passion.
MARITIME BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION @ GALVESTON The Maritime Business Administration Department seeks to create the next generation
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of leaders in maritime commerce and industry. Our expert professors bring years of industry and educational experience to the classroom in
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order to facilitate relevant and in-depth learning. Due to the close proximity to Galveston
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students are well-positioned for a thorough and exciting educational experience. Graduates are prepared to embark on a successful career in a continuously growing field.
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FIELD OF PASSION ABOUT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON
If the ocean is your inspiration, then Texas A&M University at Galveston is where you can dive deep into your field of passion. See the world and support our global economy by learning to sail the ships that transport the world’s good and products. Study the effects of climate change on coastal wetlands and the species that call them home. Learn the migration patterns or behavioral characteristics of your favorite marine animal to understand how to conserve them for generations to come. Capture crucial data to help low-lying or coastal populations learn why they flood and how to mitigate future weather events. Work in ports to help run and secure the global maritime industry and its commerce. Whether your interests take you above, below or on the water, we have the resources you need to succeed. Chart the course to your future today. www.tamug.edu
BACHELOR OF S CIENCE
MARITIME BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Our maritime business degree program provides students with a specialized yet widely applicable degree in maritime business administration. The coursework is rigorous and is provided by professors who are industry experts, many of whom are industry veterans. Whether a student is more interested in the running of ports, working in a shipping company, or getting into accounting or logistics, this degree is perfect for driven individuals that want to land a great job.
ENGAGING & UNIQUE CURRICULUM The Maritime Business Administration degree offers a variety of exciting classes, including:
CAREER PATHS • Domestic & International Shipping
Introduction to Ships & Shipping
Global Economy & Enterprise Management
Brokerage & Chartering
Ocean Transportation
• Port & Waterways Management
Strategic Management
Admiralty Law
• International Trade
Port Operations, Administration & Economics
Inland Waterways
• Finance & Accounting
INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
• Vessel Logistics Management
Students will have opportunities to develop real-world leadership skills to develop their future careers in the maritime industry.
• Safety & Security Management
Network and intern with maritime industry leaders Travel via study abroad programs and international conferences Complete and present award-winning research Graduate in 5 years with both your B.S. in Maritime Business Administration and a Master in Maritime Business Administration & Logistics through the 3+2 program
• Brokerage & Chartering • Military, State & Federal Government
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MASTER OF
MARITIME BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & LOGISTICS The Maritime Business Administration & Logistics is a highly competitive program that gives students the opportunity to elevate their learning and better prepare them for the mantle of leadership within a steadily growing industry. The coursework is a culmination of experienced experts sharing and the latest advances within the industry, with which our program is heavily connected. This 36-hour program offers several routes to completion, including an on-campus track that offers a license option, a five-year combined undergraduate-graduate program, a thesis option, and an online degree option. Whichever you choose, you’ll be putting yourself on course for an exhilarating and rewarding career.
DEGREE PATHS
The Master of Maritime Business Administration & Logistics degree has three options: professional, thesis and license option.
EARN YOUR DEGREE
ON YO U R T E R M S Complete the Masters of Maritime Business Administration & Logistics Degree (Professional Track) from the comfort of your home
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Professional This option is geared towards students pursuing careers in the industry. Available entirely online, students will learn about latest in the industry, including operations, regulation and compliance. Thesis Geared towards students who would like to pursue research. License Option Through the Texas A&M Maritime Academy, the Galveston Campus offers license training for cadets leading to a Third Mate’s License (Unlimited Tonnage, Unlimited Oceans). All graduate programs offered by Texas A&M University at Galveston may also include this license training. Each degree plan will retain its original curriculum, but will also include the U.S. Coast Guard requirements for licensing, including additional coursework, training and summer cruises. For additional information visit tamug.edu/corps.
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TWO DEGREES
Start your career sooner with the department’s 3+2 program, allowing you to receive your B.S. in Maritime Business Administration and Master of Maritime Business Administration & Logistics in just five years. Learn more at tx.ag/mara32 Maria Grypaiou ‘23 & Andrew Brown ‘22 Masters of Maritime Business & Logistics
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MINORS
Two minors are offered through the Department of Maritime Business Administration: Maritime Business Administration Provides a solid foundation in modern industry administration with a focus on maritime commerce. Maritime Cybersecurity Provides an understanding of cybersecurity, focusing on those issues related to maritime. This emerging minor is highlights the need to protect our ports and ships against the increase in targeted electronic attacks.
Other recommended minors include: Economics Gives a multifaceted education of various types of economic principles. This minor works well with people seeking degrees that are strongly linked with industry and commerce. Marine/Maritime Entrepreneurship Prepares students to be opportunity seekers and creators that identify, evaluate, and implement innovative, value-added solutions. Students are encouraged to take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding current trends in logistics, but also critical reflection upon the methods of study, and the future of maritime business administration as a field.
GRADUATE CE RT I FI CAT E
MARITIME BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The purpose of this 12-hour certificate is to educate and inform working professionals in a variety of fields (i.e., hospitals, ports, oil companies, etc.) of fundamental business processes to assist in their organizations for both profit and not-for-profit companies. The selection of courses reflects the most basic business processes, such as marketing, strategy, finance, and service operations management. Additionally, the Maritime Business Administration Certificate is the only one offered that will provide students with an education essential to maritime entrepreneurship. This certificate can be stand-alone or transferred into the Master of Maritime Business Administration & Logistics degree.
COURSES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH The Maritime Business Administration certificate includes the following courses: Maritime Strategic Management Introduction to the strategic management process, with an emphasis on the maritime industry in the domestic and international context; formulation of strategy in the context of environmental opportunities and threats, how to analyze industry competition, and how to implement strategies and build competitive advantage; selection of a company engaged in domestic or international waterborne commerce and analyze the strategic planning processes of the firm using the standard techniques such as SWOT analysis, the Five Forces model and the Value Chain analysis. Marketing of Maritime Services Marketing planning and analysis applicable to service firm; assessment of customer needs; quality control; competitive strategies; applications of marketing principles and practices to the maritime industry. Supply Chain Management Contemporary distribution logistics and integrated supply chain management; emphasis on customer service, transportation modes, inventory policies, warehousing, order processing and optimizing the logistics gross margin. Service Operations Management Case-study on the management of service operations; an overview of the role of services in the economy, the experience-oriented and service-dominant logic in the pure service sector, and the extension of service functioning of manufacturing, government, and not-for-profits. tamug.edu/mara
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Galveston Island natives are known colloquially as “BOI,” or born on the island. The moniker has become endearing and prideful for those who can claim it and Jesus Castro, Jr. ‘21 proudly does.
president for academic operations. Castro said his then-high school counselor directed him to Lang, who played an integral role in helping Castro find the financial means to achieve his academic goals.
“It honestly sounds kind of corny, but as a kid I remember going to the beach or looking out at the water and seeing the boats on the horizon. I always wondered where they were going, what they were carrying, so I feel like I always had an interest in the maritime industry even though I didn’t fully understand that’s what it was,” Castro explained.
“I’m eternally grateful for her,” said Castro. “Dr. Lang helped secure the financial capability for me to be here. As the first person in my family to attend college, we didn’t know a lot in regard to scholarships or financial aid. She helped me find ways I could afford to be here.”
I am who I am today because of my involvement in all these student organizations. I was able to learn how to build professional relationships and the confidence to be who I am.
As he grew into young adulthood, Castro said he took even more notice of how the port similarly grew. Still keeping a weather eye on the horizon, Castro also dove into the Texas A&M University at Galveston’s renowned Sea Camp and developed a greater understanding and appreciation for the island’s maritime industry. As his Ball High School graduation came closer, Castro realized he needed to make a decision, but he felt hesitant. The maritime interest was still intact, but more on the back burner. Through his father’s career, Castro was familiar with engineering, but after attending a new student conference at the Galveston Campus, he knew the maritime world was still the ticket to the future he wanted. Getting his foot in the door toward said future might’ve been a problem if not for Dr. Donna Lang, Texas A&M-Galveston’s associate vice
Still thinking about those ships, Castro chose to pursue maritime administration studies, opting for the 3+2 Maritime Business Administration program, earning him both B.S. in Maritime Administration and Master of Maritime Administration and Logistics in only five years. Castro was excited. He felt at home in his academic choices, but something was missing. “I was honestly really scared to get involved on campus. That’s not my personality, but I think I was intimidated. So when I found the Student Association of Latino Leaders (SALL) group on campus, it all came together. They gave me comfort and I knew I was home.” After joining SALL, it didn’t take long for Castro to gain confidence across campus. Visit tamug.edu/newsroom or scan the code to learn more about Jesus’ involvement on campus, academics, and goals after graduation.
I hope in turn to be the motivation for future generations in my family and for the people around me in my community
The Maritime Business Administration major walked across the graduation stage in May. Now he thinks back on the journey that got him there
FIRST STEPS TO
PURSUE YOUR PASSION HOW TO APPLY FOR: MARITIME BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, B.S. Freshmen Applicants 1. Submit an ApplyTexas application. goapplytexas.org 2. Complete Essay A. 3. Pay a nonrefundable processing fee or submit a fee waiver ($75 for domestic applicants, $90 for international applicants). 4. Submit an official high school transcript. 5. For information on submission of official SAT and ACT scores, please visit https://admissions.tamu.edu/resources/future-students/college-readiness. Transfer Applicants 1. Submit an ApplyTexas application. goapplytexas.org 2. Complete Essay A. 3. Pay a nonrefundable processing fee or submit a fee waiver ($75 for domestic applicants, $90 for international applicants). 4. Submit official college transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges and universities. For additional information regarding undergraduate applications, including international, non-degree seeking, and re-admissions, please visit https://tamug.edu/admissions/ProspectiveStudents.html. HOW TO APPLY FOR: MASTER OF MARITIME BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & LOGISTICS 1. Complete a GraduateCAS application. tamug.edu/grad 2. Enter your GMAT scores in GraduateCAS. Send an official report to admissions. Scores entered in GraduateCAS must match the official score report. 3. Upload a Statement of Purpose. 4. Upload a Resume of Curriculum Vitae (CV). 5. Provide two (2) letters of recommendation, which must include the references contact information. 6. Upload transcripts from all higher education institutions attended. 7. Pay the required application fee ($89 for domestic applicants, $114 for international applicants). Additional information regarding graduate applications is available at tamug.edu/grad.
HOW TO APPLY FOR: MARITIME BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GRADUATE CERTIFICATE 1. Complete a GraduateCAS application. Fall 2022 Application: tamug.edu/grad. 2. Submit transcripts. Upload of an unofficial transcript showing a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent) awarded is required to complete your application. » If admitted, students will need to send an official transcript showing a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent) awarded directly from the degree-granting institution to the Admissions Office. Visit tamug.edu/grad/Incoming-Students/Transcripts-and-Test-Scores.html for mailing address and/or electronic transmission instructions. 3. Pay the application fee. Applicants must pay the required application fee of $89 for domestic applicants or $114 for international applicants. Only credit cards are accepted. Refunds will not be issued for any reason. ADDITIONAL STEPS TO APPLY FOR LICENSE OPTION Students can elect for the License Option, which entails the required coursework for a U.S. Coast Guard 3rd Mate deck or engine officer. This is conferred to a student when they have completed all their academic requirements (including summer sea terms), as well as successful completion of the U.S. Coast Guard 3rd Mate exam. 1. After the university application is submitted, applicants may submit an application for the Texas A&M Maritime Academy. tamug.edu/corps 2. Submit the Texas A&M Maritime Academy application to the Office of Admissions via upload to the Applicant Information System (AIS), emailing it to admissions@tamug.edu or mailing it to: Texas A&M University of Galveston Office of Admissions P.O. Box 1675 Galveston, Texas 77553 Additional information regarding the Texas A&M Maritime Academy is available at tamug.edu/corps.
RESOURCES TO HELP YOU GET STARTED Get access to what you need to start pursuing your field of passion. We have you covered from tours, admitted students next steps, campus contacts, transfer and international student information and more. Undergraduates: tamug.edu/admissions/resources.html Graduates: tamug.edu/grad tamug.edu/mara
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Texas A&M University at Galveston has the salt air, warm sand, Gulf Coast sun, and so much more! Situated in a coastal urban environment that blends access to natural ecosystems with one of the largest international hubs of maritime industry, the campus draws world-renown scientists, thinkers and leaders to a campus perfectly positioned to challenge our students. When the time comes for our students to take their knowledge and skills into the world, it is not the end... but the beginning of a journey down the road of long-traveled Aggie excellence and tradition.
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Application and all required documents are due: Freshman: 5/1 Transfer: 6/30 Texas A&M Maritime Academy: 5/1 Graduate: 5/1
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MAJORS & MINORS UNDERGR A DUA T E D E GR E E S Coastal Environmental Science & Society 5-Year Degree Program Available with Master of Marine Resources Management
Marine Biology Marine Fisheries Marine Sciences Maritime Business Administration
5-Year Degree Program Available with Master of Maritime Business & Logistics
Marine Engineering Technology Marine Transportation Maritime Studies
University Studies with a Concentration in: Marine Environmental Law & Policy Oceans & One Health
Option to Earn an M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from the University of Texas Medical Branch
Tourism & Coastal Community Development Offered by Texas A&M University College of Engineering at Galveston Computer Science Environmental Engineering Interdisciplinary Engineering Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology, Electro Marine Engineering Technology Track Ocean Engineering
GRADU ATE DE GR E E S
MI N O R S & C E R T I F I C A T E S
Marine Biology, M.S. & Ph.D.
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Marine Resources Management, Masters Marine & Coastal Management & Science, Ph.D. Maritime Business Administration & Logistics, Masters Offered by Texas A&M University College of Engineering at Galveston M.S. Ocean Engineering
Offered Jointly with University of Texas Medical Branch
Coastal Environmental Science & Society Diving Technology & Methods Entrepreneurship - Marine & Maritime Marine Biology Maritime Business Administration, Minor & Graduate Certificate Maritime Cybersecurity Maritime Studies
Deck License Option Available Required for Marine Transportation Engine License Option Available
SEED Secondary Education Teaching, Minor & Certificate Offered by TAMU College of Education