The California Maritime Academy –Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management with a Concentration in Humanitarian Disaster Management
The California Maritime Academy, a campus of the California State University, is offering a Master of Science Degree in Transportation and Engineering Management with a concentration in Humanitarian Disaster Management.The program is an advanced course of study in business and management fundamentals combined with specialized preparation for career advancement in the emerging field of Humanitarian Disaster Management.The program was developed for mid-career professionals in maritime and related fields who wish to further their education and employment opportunities, with a particular emphasis on those wishing to make a transition from sea to shore.It is also suitable for highly motivated students coming directly from an undergraduate degree program.
The interactive, asynchronous, fully online learning format makes it convenient for working adults to keep up with courses and access the curriculum anytime from anywhere.Outstanding international faculty brings together exceptional knowledge and real life experience to provide students with the best of theory and practice. State-of-the-art technology supports the online delivery of the program, while interactive individual and group discussions and projects give students a collaborative learning environment and the chance to build enduring professional relationships.
The program provides students with 24/7 access to courses, helping them to fit learning into their busy lives and stay on track to completion. Studies are customized to individual student interests and career goals. The all-in-one program fee includes textbooks and graduation fees in one package price.
Format
The program is set up in a cohort model whereby the cohort moves through the program together, which supports student learning and program completion.Students begin with five courses in core management curriculum. They then complete four courses specific to the Humanitarian Disaster Management area of concentration. The final course, the Capstone Project, gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning through an extensive project suitable for practical application. Successful completion of the ten courses is required to earn the degree. Staying on track through the program allows students to graduate in twenty months.
Term / Courses / CreditsFall
Semester 1 / TEM 500: Project Management
TEM 510: International Transportation Economics / 3.0
3.0
Spring
Semester 2 / TEM 520: Organizational Behavior & Management
TEM 530: Financial Management / 3.0
3.0
Summer
Semester 3 / TEM 540: Information Systems Management
TEM 800: The Global Humanitarian System / 3.0
3.0
Fall
Semester 4 / TEM 810: Rapid & Slow Onset Disaster Management
TEM 820: Humanitarian Project Management / 3.0
3.0
Spring
Semester 5 / TEM 830: National & International Humanitarian Logistics
TEM 900: Capstone Project / 3.0
3.0
The California Maritime Academy is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
For more information:
Contact: Kathleen Arnold
Coordinator of Graduate Studies
The California Maritime Academy
Office of Graduate Studies
200 Maritime Academy Drive
Vallejo, CA 94590
Phone: (707) 654-1271
Fax: (707) 654-1158
E-mail:
Additional Information: Website:
Updated: 9/24/13
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