The Maritime Management Program is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed in response to the evolving structure of the maritime and shipping industry and increasing competition at both national and international levels. The program aims to educate qualified professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills required in ship management, maritime transportation, port and terminal operations, logistics, and commercial shipping.

The curriculum is structured to cover core areas such as maritime business administration, shipboard and shore-based operations, chartering and shipbroking, port and logistics management, international maritime law, marine insurance, finance, and economics. In addition, the program incorporates courses on risk and crisis management, sustainability, environmental protection, digitalization, and data-driven decision-making. This holistic approach enables students to comprehensively analyze operational and managerial processes within the maritime sector.

International maritime regulations and standards, safety and quality management systems, and environmental responsibility in line with IMO strategies and green shipping principles are emphasized throughout the program. Students are prepared to develop analytical, ethical, and sustainable solutions to challenges encountered in both shipboard and shore-based maritime activities.

In the advanced stages of the program, practical-oriented courses, internships, and a graduation project support students in strengthening their professional competencies. Graduates who successfully complete the program are equipped with the professional knowledge, managerial skills, and strategic thinking abilities required to assume responsibilities and make informed decisions in the maritime, logistics, and transportation sectors.

Vision

To become a nationally and internationally recognized academic program that educates innovative, ethical, and competent professionals who can lead and shape the future of the maritime business, shipping, and logistics sectors through sustainable, digital, and globally integrated management approaches.

Mission

The mission of the Maritime Management Program is to provide students with a comprehensive education that integrates management, economics, law, finance, and maritime-specific knowledge in line with international maritime standards and industry needs. The program aims to educate qualified professionals who can effectively plan, manage, and optimize maritime transportation, ship operations, port and terminal activities, and logistics processes in both shipboard and shore-based environments.

In this context, the program emphasizes sustainability, environmental responsibility, safety, risk management, and ethical values in accordance with IMO strategies and international maritime conventions. It also aims to develop students’ leadership, analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, enabling them to adapt to technological advancements, digital transformation, and the dynamic nature of the global maritime and logistics industries while embracing lifelong learning.

• Develop successful professional careers in maritime transportation, ship management, port and terminal operations, logistics, and related sectors by applying their managerial, economic, legal, and technical knowledge effectively.
• Plan, manage, and optimize maritime and logistics operations by integrating management principles, financial analysis, maritime regulations, and digital tools in ship-based and shore-based operations.
• Demonstrate responsible and ethical professional conduct by incorporating sustainability, environmental protection, safety, and risk management principles in line with IMO strategies and international maritime conventions.
• Adapt to technological and sectoral developments by utilizing modern information systems, data-driven decision-making approaches, and innovative management practices in the maritime industry.
• Exhibit leadership, communication, and teamwork skills in multicultural and interdisciplinary environments, contributing effectively to organizational goals in the global maritime and logistics sector.
• Pursue lifelong learning and professional development, including postgraduate education, professional certifications, and continuous self-improvement in response to the evolving needs of the maritime industry.

• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of maritime business, shipping operations, port management, and international logistics.
• Apply principles of management, economics, and finance to ship operations, chartering, brokerage, and maritime organizational decision-making.
• Understand and interpret international maritime law, conventions, and trade regulations including SOLAS, MARPOL, UNCLOS, and INCOTERMS.
• Plan and manage port and terminal operations efficiently, considering cargo handling systems, port logistics, and intermodal transport networks.
• Employ digital tools and data-driven approaches in ship management, fleet performance monitoring, and maritime logistics systems.
• Integrate sustainability, environmental protection, and decarbonization principles into maritime and logistics operations in line with IMO GHG strategy.
• Demonstrate competence in maritime risk assessment, safety management systems (ISM Code), and crisis response in ship and shore-based contexts.
• Exhibit leadership, teamwork, and communication skills necessary for multicultural and interdisciplinary maritime organizations.
• Apply marketing, logistics, and supply chain strategies to global shipping and maritime transport sectors.
• Prepare and analyze charter parties, bills of lading, and other shipping documents while managing cargo claims and marine insurance issues.
• Utilize effective business English and Maritime English for negotiation, correspondence, and documentation within international maritime contexts.
• Demonstrate ethical awareness, corporate responsibility, and adherence to international professional standards in maritime and logistics management.
• Develop research skills and analytical thinking to identify, evaluate, and solve complex problems in maritime transport and logistics systems.
• Adapt to innovations such as digitalization, automation, and smart shipping technologies through continuous professional development.
• Apply entrepreneurship and strategic management principles to establish or develop maritime-related enterprises in a competitive global environment.

• Assist. Prof. Pınar Sharghi
• Lecturer Oceangoing Master Mehmet Emin Debeş
• Lecturer Oceangoing Master Orhan Kamil Babaoğlu
• Lecturer Oceangoing Marine Chief Engineer Volkan Varışlı
• Lecturer Uzakyol Oceangoing Marine Chief Engineer Narqab Rıshad Hamid
• Lecturer Dr. Gökhan Tarı
• Lecturer Hüseyin Meray
• Student Representative

Each year, the Advisory Board members gather in a meeting and discuss their opinions on the improvement of the department education aims.