Ocean Engineering M.S.

Program Requirements

Thesis Option

The thesis option requires 30 credits with a minimum of 12 credits of course work in ocean engineering and nine credits for thesis research.

Non-Thesis Option

The non-thesis option requires permission of the chair and a total of 30 credits with a minimum of 18 credits of course work in ocean engineering, with one course requiring a paper involving significant independent study.

EGR 515 counts towards the 18 credits of course work in ocean engineering. OCE 605 and 606 are required of all full-time students.


Programs of study can be designed for individuals employed full-time. Graduate and research assistantships are available for highly qualified students.