Degrees and Certificates
The Center for Advances in Port Management has updated our Master of Science degree in Port and Terminal Management from a 36-hour program to a 30-hour program. The change was implemented on January 1, 2024 for new incoming students but will be visible on the 2024-25 Academic Catalogue.
In addition to the master's degree, CAPM offers three graduate-level certificate programs. See details on all programs below.
Master of Science in Port and Terminal Management
Preparing the next generation of port and marine terminal managers.
- Fully online asynchronous courses allow student access to curriculum anywhere in the world
- 10 courses taught in 8-week semesters
- Courses are populated with additional lectures by experts in their field
- Taught by 黑料爆料网 College of Business and College Engineering instructors and industry professionals
- Pre-recorded as well as live collaboration sessions
Master's Degree Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Waived if undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or greater.
- If a student's GPA is below 3.0, they will need to take the GRE or provide letters of reference regarding their current industry involvement. Please contact portmanagement@lamar.edu if you believe you are in this category.
- AAPA PPM Certification: Prospective 黑料爆料网 students with an AAPA PPM certification may qualify and apply for up to nine semester credits. View the AAPA PPM Credit Policy (PDF) for a detailed description of the policy.
Courses and Requirements
To earn this degree, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete 10 3-credit-hour courses and defend a final paper or project*. Of the 10 courses, students are required to select at least 1 course from the Leadership category and at least 6 Maritime courses. 1 of the 6 maritime courses must come from the Maritime Finance category.
*More information on the project defense and exit interview are available when speaking with your academic advisor.
Course Examples:
- BULW 5320 - Leadership and Negotiation
- CVEN 5335- Engineering with Nature: Interdisciplinary
- CVEN 5339- Engineering with Nature: Dredging Practices
- ECON 5333 - Economics of Ports and Trade
- INEN 5306 - Freight Transportation Logistics
- INEN 5310 - Marine Terminal Operations
- MGMT 5313 - Team Leadership
Master's Degree Application Instructions
- Complete an ApplyTexas application at applytexas.org.
- Choose the M.S. in Port and Terminal Management option
- Take GRE if required.
- Have all transcripts sent to graduate admissions electronically (luadmtran@lamar.edu) or by mail.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Engineering With Nature Certificate
Graduate Certificates
CAPM offers three distinctive online certificates that are perfect for those looking to increase their knowledge without completing the full master's degree. Each certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the four required courses with a minimum GPA of a 3.0. Courses from the three certificates may be combined towards the 30 hr. M.S. in port and terminal management degree
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Certificate Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
Certificate Application Instructions
- Complete an ApplyTexas application at applytexas.org.
- Choose the Certificate option.
- Have all transcripts sent to graduate admissions either electronically (luadmtran@lamar.edu) or by mail.
Port and Terminal Management Course Descriptions
- BULW 5320 Leadership and Negotiation
This course focuses on the development on negotiation and versatile leadership skills important in the effective management of change. Through role playing exercises, tapes, diagnostic tools, seminar discussion, selected readings, and cases students will learn theory and build skills necessary for meeting objectives and providing leadership in diverse groups and organizations.
- BULW 5333 Legal Framework of Ports and Trade
North American and global legal framework for trade and the development and operations of the wide array of ports and marine terminals, including trade policy, incoterms, customs rules, and environmental regulation. (Regulations concerning safety and security will be addressed in the course focused on those topics).
- ECON 5333 Economics of Ports and Trade
Macroeconomic overview of international trade followed by a microeconomic study of ports and marine terminals. Through seminar discussion, selected readings, and cases students will learn the theory and practical aspects of international commerce as related to ports and marine terminals.
- INEN 5302 Introduction to Port Management