Master of Science Degree in Port and Terminal Management
The MS Degree Designed For Your Career, Tailored For Your Life.
Program Overview
- Fully online asynchronous courses
- Taught by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ College of Business and Engineering instructors and industry professionals
- Pre-recorded lectures to learn on your time
- Live collaboration sessions
- Courses are populated with additional lectures by experts in their field
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Waived if undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or greater.
- If a student's GPA is below 3.0, they will need to take the GRE or provide letters of reference regarding their current industry involvement. Please contact Nathan Sanders, Assistant Director nathan.sanders@lamar.edu if you believe you are in this category.
Degree Requirements
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Complete 10 courses (3-credit-hour courses)
- Of the 10 courses, at least 1 course from the Leadership, at least 6 Maritime courses and 1 of the 6 maritime courses must come from the Maritime Finance category.
- Defend a final paper or project*
*More information on the project defense and exit interview contact Nathan Sanders, Assistant Director → nathan.sanders@lamar.edu
Application Instructions
- Complete an Apply Texas application at applytexas.org.
- Choose the M.S. in Port and Terminal Management option
- Take GRE if required.
- Have all transcripts sent to graduate admissions electronically luadmtran@lamar.edu or by mail.
Engineering With Nature Certificate
Engineering with Nature Certificate is designed as a the three-course series to introduce and explore the concept of engineering that takes advantage of natural environmental features, such as using oyster reefs for surge protection or marshes to protect from hurricanes.
This certificate can be applied toward the Master’s degree in Port and Terminal Management.
Earning my Master’s in Port Management from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ was a proud milestone that balanced work, family, and education. That achievement, along with 20+ years in the industry, prepared me to serve effectively as Chief Administrative Officer.