2013-2014 Graduate Catalog Downloadable PDF (10.71MB)

Texas A&M University at Galveston 291INFO 303 – Statistical MethodsECON 202 – Principles of MicroeconomicsMARA 363 – The Management Process (Organizational Behavior)ACCT 229 and ACCT 230 – Financial and Managerial Accounting PrinciplesMARA 250 – Management Information SystemsFurther, students will normally not be admitted to the program unless they have hada minimum of two years of experience in a managerial role, following completion oftheir undergraduate degree. This need not be in maritime or other transportation-relatedindustries.Required CourseworkAll students will complete seven (7) courses (21 credits) in the management of amaritime enterprise: MARA 610 – International Strategic Planning and ImplementationMARA 623 – Economic Issues in ShippingMARA 624 – Intermodal Transportation OperationsMARA 627 – Marketing of Transportation ServicesMARA 636 – Managerial Decision MakingMARA 641 – Financial Management in Marine TransportationMARA 664 – Production, Operations and Logistics ManagementElective CourseworkTo complete the remaining 15 credits, students will select from two sets of electivecourses that define modules in Shipping and Port Management and Maritime Policy andLaw:For the module in Shipping and Port Management, choose five (5) of the following:MARA 616 – Management of Port Facilities and InfrastructureMARA 640 – Global LogisticsMARA 650 – Distribution LogisticsMARA 652 – Marine Transportation System Design and PolicyMARA 658 – Port Design, Planning and SecurityMARA 660 – Risk Assessment and Marine InsuranceFor the module in Maritime Policy and Law, choose five (5) of the following:MARA 604 – Marine Natural Resources EconomicsMARA 670 – Coastal and Inland Waterways TransportationMARA 672 – The Maritime Global Trading SystemMARS 620 – International Environmental Business TransactionsMARS 635 – Environmental Impact Statements and NRDAMARS 640 – Environmental Administrative LawMARS 660 – Environmental Alternative Dispute ResolutionMARS 676 – Environmental PolicyStudents choosing the thesis option to the degree will take 6 credits of MARA 691 –Research in Maritime Administration and will take three (3) additional courses in one ofthe identified modules.