Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power
United States Merchant Marine Academy

Program Details

By obtaining the online Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, graduates will be able to creatively apply their knowledge and skills to address challenges facing the marine community. Through this online program, students learn specialized topics related to marine technology, new computational tools, and technical dynamics related to the marine profession.

Courses include:

  • Thermal System Design and Optimization
  • Internal Combustion Engine Analysis and New Technologies
  • Advanced Marine Power Plants

The United States Merchant Marine Academy faculty are internationally recognized for their marine engineering knowledge and their excellence in teaching. The labs at the Academy cover everything from traditional test and analysis labs. They are capable of supporting graduate-level, applied research if students elect to undertake a research project as a part of an optional thesis course.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

United States Merchant Marine Academy is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Additional Info

  • Requires at least two years of engineering experience and successful completion of an accredited engineering program
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Select courses may require a 1-2 day in-residence session