Master's Degree in Port and Terminal Management

Department of Industrial Engineering

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 Lamar University 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 your 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 Lamar University 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

Meet the Faculty

Maryam-index.jpgDr. Maryam Hamidi
College of Engineering:
Industrial Engineering

Reliability Engineering, Data Analysis, Warranty/Lease Contracts
Dr. Mahdi SafaDr. Mahdi Safa
College of Business, Reese Construction Management

Safety Management, Cost Analysis, Project/Asset Management
Dr. Alberto MarquezDr. Alberto Marquez
College of Engineering:
Industrial Engineering

Optimization and Statistics
image alt text hereDr. Melissa Baldo
College of Business:
Business Law

Employment Law, Legal Environment of Business, Public Policy