Master's Degree in Port and Terminal Management
Degree: Master of Science
Major: Port and Terminal Management
Hours: 36
Degree Description
The College of Engineering and the College of Business have teamed with port and marine terminal leaders to offer courses in port management. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Master of Science Degree in Port and Terminal Management is for working professionals in the public port and private marine terminal industry seeking to enhance their career potential in roles of increasing management responsibilities. The program is also open to you if you seek a career specifically in port and marine terminal management.
Why Study Port and Terminal Management at Lamar?
The Master of Science Degree in Port and Terminal Management at Â鶹ÊÓƵ responds to a long-sought advanced degree in port and marine terminal management. LU's program is the only one like it in this part of the world. This program offers you a unique opportunity to study with field experts and scholars within the Southeast Texas Neches River ports, amongst the most vital international shipping facilities. The Center for Advances in Port Management is dedicated to teaching the next generation of port professionals and conducting cutting-edge waterfront community research.
Career Paths
This port and marine terminal industry-based curriculum allows you to enhance your own career opportunities as a working professional and/or creates a pathway to management opportunities in the field.
Primary Careers
Port manager, terminal manager, strategist, scheduler/logistician
- Strategic and facility planning
- Capital planning
- Logistics and supply chains
- Negotiation and communication
- Terminal operations
- Decision-making/Leadership
- Port and marine terminal operators
- Logistics companies
- Chemical and refining industry
- Government agencies
- Private industrial corporations
Dr. Maryam Hamidi
