About Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Maritime Academy is a public, co-educational college located in the coastal town of Castine, Maine. Our student population numbers approximately 950 students in courses of study in engineering, management, science, and transportation. Our rigorous courses and experiential programs equip students with the practical skills, knowledge, and training to launch successful careers upon completing an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
MMA students benefit from hands-on education, international sea-time aboard the Training Ship State of Maine or the Schooner Bowdoin, cadet shipping aboard commercial vessels, and cooperative education assignments. Our students become world-class mariners and engineers, supply chain managers, logistics professionals, and scientists here in Maine and beyond.
Maine Maritime Academy was ranked the #1 Best Public College on Money magazine’s Best Colleges list in 2014 and 2015. The college’s persistence, retention, and graduation rates are well above national averages. The job-placement rate for MMA graduates is in excess of 90 percent within 90 days of graduation.
Alumni of Maine Maritime Academy work all over the world. The success of our alumni has resulted in a worldwide reputation for excellence and reliability in maritime, business, and scientific fields. The alumni network connects MMA graduates with career opportunities in all of the industries and organizations we serve.
The college’s history dates back to 1941 when the Academy was founded by an act of the 90th Maine Legislature on March 21 of that year.
Undergraduate Programs
Our undergraduate programs serve approximately 950 students in courses of study in engineering, management, science, and transportation. Our rigorous courses and experiential programs equip students with the practical skills, knowledge and training to launch successful careers.
Specialized laboratories — including state-of-the-art simulators — bring lessons of the classroom to life. Advanced teaching facilities include research vessels, marine science labs, power plant and navigation simulators, a 1,200 hp diesel engine, a liquid cargo system simulator, wet lab, multi-media lecture halls, and classrooms with wireless access for laptop computing.
MMA students benefit from hands-on education, international sea-time aboard the Training Ship State of Maine or the Schooner Bowdoin, cadet shipping aboard commercial vessels, and cooperative education assignments. Our students become world-class mariners and engineers, supply chain managers, logistics professionals, and scientists here in Maine and beyond.
Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business and Logistics
The Loeb-Sullivan School’s M.S. degree programs prepare students for the challenges of managing logistics operations for global supply chains in a variety of industries. Students gain the ability to study, analyze, and evaluate the flow of goods, customer service, finance, and information from the suppliers to the ultimate consumer. All courses are taught by industry-experienced faculty.
The emphasis is on emerging concepts for global marketing, sourcing, inventory, distribution, and transportation management. Students also receive a strong business foundation in economics and financial accounting. Graduates complete the program with the ability to competently and confidently represent their company and contribute to their strategic effectiveness.
Master’s Programs
Choose from our two M.S. degree programs:
M.S. in International Logistics Management
This online degree program operates on a trimester system and combines core business courses with logistics-specific classes and labs. Students may enroll in the fall, spring, or summer. Courses can be taken in any sequence (except for BA660 Strategy which must be taken at the end of the program) and your degree can be completed in as little as 19 months. All courses are taught by industry-experienced faculty and can be completed anywhere, anytime.LEARN MORE
Maritime Port Manager Certificate
Upon successful completion of your master’s degree, you will also be awarded a professional certification as Maritime Port Manager (MPM) through The International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE). MMA and IAMPE are working together to improve professional development for the maritime and port industry.
M.S. in Maritime Management
This program, also known as Master’s & Commander, combines online and on-campus courses that will position you for unique career opportunities in the maritime industry. Graduate courses are taught fully online for the M.S. in Maritime Management. Simultaneously, you will be enrolled in the undergraduate Small Vessel Operations (SVO) program on campus. At the completion of the two-year SVO program, you will have an opportunity to take the U.S. Coast Guard exam for the 200 Gross Ton Mate Near Coastal or Inland Waters license.LEARN MORE
Maritime Port Manager Certificate
Upon successful completion of your master’s degree, you will also be awarded a professional certification as Maritime Port Manager (MPM) through the The International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE). MMA and IAMPE are working together to improve professional development for the maritime and port industry.