Professional Certificate in Port Management Now Available Online!
The Center for Advances in Port Management and the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Partner for the Industry Recognized Port Certificate (IRPC).
The IRPC is a professional professional development certificate program focused on enhancing the participant’s fundamental knowledge of the port industry and to introduce them to AAPA and the greater port professional community. The Center has partnered with AAPA to develop relevant curriculum for the modern port professional’s needs. The IRPC program participants apply to the MS in Port and Terminal Management program and take the master level course "Introduction to Port and Marine Terminal Management" (INEN 5302).
Master's of Science in Port and Terminal Management Online
The colleges of Business and Engineering team up with port and marine terminal industry experts to offer online courses that lead to:
- Master's of Science in Port and Terminal Management (MPTM)
- Master's of Engineering Management (MEM) in Port Management
- Master's of Business Administration (MBA) in Port Management
- Certifications specializing in port and marine terminal management
Who Should Enroll?
- Working professionals in the public port and private marine terminal industry seeking to enhance career growth potential in roles of increasing management responsibility.
- Professionals in related industries, as well as continuing students, who seek a career in port and marine terminal management.
Why a Master's of Science in Port and Terminal Management?
The port and marine terminal operating industry has long sought an advanced degree in port and marine terminal management. The wide and dynamic array of skills and knowledge required to manage today’s and tomorrow’s port and marine terminal require diverse and industry relevant curriculum. As a result, industry engagement in all courses is critical, with courses regularly updated in order to continue to reflect advances in industry management requirements.
Why Choose Lamar University?
- Online courses allow student access to curriculum anywhere in the world
- Each course integrates industry expertise as guest lecturers throughout the eight-week term
- Up to 15 credit hours may be accepted for students granted a Professional Port Management certification (PPM) by the American Association of Port Authorities (or other relevant competency-based training).
