Marine Engineering Management, Associate of Applied Science
Career Pathway: Industry, Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
Location(s): General Education courses are offered at all BC locations. Program-specific courses for this program are offered at the Judson A. Samuels South Campus.
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED. Students might also require a valid and unrestricted driver’s license in order to participate in co-op courses.
Program Description: The Marine Engineering Management degree is designed to prepare students interested in a career in the large yacht maintenance, repair, and retrofit industry. Broward County is the world leader in the yacht industry and needs qualified technicians to work on yachts with diesel engines and sophisticated sustainable systems. Completers of the program may be employed in shipyards working on multi-million-dollar vessels using the latest technology in marine equipment. The career may also include the option of being part of the on-board crew and traveling around the world. Career advancement in management is a possible progression in the field.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| MTE1004C | INTRODUCTION TO MARINE TECHNOLOGY | 3.00 |
| MTE1400C | MARINE ELECTRICITY | 3.00 |
| MTE2420C | ADVANCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 3.00 |
| MTE2490C | MARINE ELECTRONICS | 3.00 |
| MTE1040C | MARINE DIESEL ENGINES I | 3.00 |
| MTE2041C | DIESEL ENGINES II | 3.00 |
| MTE1073C | GASOLINE ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR | 3.00 |
| MTE2234C | MARINE TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS | 3.00 |
| MTE2541C | MARINE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT | 3.00 |
| MTE1543C | MARINE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS | 3.00 |
| MTE1062C | MARINE CORROSION & PREVENTION | 3.00 |
| MTE1312C | ADVANCED MARINE COMPOSITES, PAINTING & REFINISH | 3.00 |
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY 1 | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 |
| MTE1651C | BASIC WELDING | 4.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| MTE2949 | MARINE INTERNSHIP | 2.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| Electives | Elective Courses 2 | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
- 1
Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY. Students who test out are required to take an approved elective
- 2
Students may choose any lower division elective course to satisfy this requirement.
Notes:
See General Education course information here.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
Program Highlights
Credit for Prior Learning
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more…
Related Industry Certifications
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses:
- Students will earn various American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Certifications.
Get an Internship
After completing your first year of coursework make sure to visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities and helpful tools like virtual job shadow, to help take your career to the next level!
Median Wage and Job Growth Outlook
Broward College has Career Coach! It is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
Fund Your Education
This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available. This program is part of the Career Source Broward ITA List.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates from this program will:
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- Demonstrate proficiency with diesel engines cooling systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, ventilation systems, exhaust systems, control systems, fuel injection, and drive systems.
- Diagnose and repair common diesel engine problems.
- Diagnose and repair common electrical problems.
- Demonstrate engine rebuild skills.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| MTE1004C | INTRODUCTION TO MARINE TECHNOLOGY | 3.00 |
| MTE1400C | MARINE ELECTRICITY | 3.00 |
| MTE2420C | ADVANCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 3.00 |
| MTE2490C | MARINE ELECTRONICS | 3.00 |
| MTE1040C | MARINE DIESEL ENGINES I | 3.00 |
| MTE2041C | DIESEL ENGINES II | 3.00 |
| MTE1073C | GASOLINE ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR | 3.00 |
| MTE2234C | MARINE TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS | 3.00 |
| MTE2541C | MARINE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT | 3.00 |
| MTE1543C | MARINE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS | 3.00 |
| MTE1062C | MARINE CORROSION & PREVENTION | 3.00 |
| MTE1312C | ADVANCED MARINE COMPOSITES, PAINTING & REFINISH | 3.00 |
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY 1 | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 |
| MTE1651C | BASIC WELDING | 4.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| MTE2949 | MARINE INTERNSHIP | 2.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| Electives | Elective Courses 2 | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
- 1
Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY. Students who test out are required to take an approved elective
- 2
Students may choose any lower division elective course to satisfy this requirement.
Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY. Students who test out are required to take an approved elective.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.