NMC Code 870

The Bachelor of Science in Marine Technology major at NMC prepares students to meet the needs of the global marine industry including underwater exploration, offshore renewable energies, marine science and research, hydrographic surveying, and underwater infrastructure/telecommunication. This is the only Bachelor of Science degree of its kind in the United States. Graduates are in high demand for global employment opportunities which are extremely diverse and continually growing. Every graduate of this program has received immediate employment offers upon graduation. Technical training will occur at numerous campus labs, NMC’s Great Lakes campus harbor, and aboard research vessels operating throughout the Great Lakes. Program emphasis is focused on project management, technical competencies, and hands-on learning with students having direct access to remotely operated vehicles, multiple SONAR platforms, marine instrumentation, and marine data processing software. Instruction will be provided by highly trained instructors with experience in the industry.

Within this degree students will have the opportunity to earn the following: CSWA Certified Solidworks Associate, PCEP- Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer, HAZWOPER 40-hour certification, FAA Part 107, and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

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WSI 390 Marine Tech Internship or WSI 297A Independent Study - Water Studies option to take Summer year 3 OR Spring year 4.