SUNY Maritime - Professional Preparation

PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION AT SUNY MARITIME

A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP Founded in 1874, SUNY Maritime College is the first federally approved institution in the nation for nautical professionals. Today, students from around the world choose SUNY Maritime for its long-established reputation of producing skilled, knowledgeable graduates who become dynamic leaders. With expert faculty, career-focused programs, and immersive learning experiences, SUNY Maritime will prepare you to achieve your professional goals.

100%

of Students Graduate with Professional Experience

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POSSIBILITIES ABOUND

At SUNY Maritime College, your opportunities for professional development are as vast as the sea.

In our U.S. Coast Guard License programs, you’ll gain real-world experience, technical skills, and the industry knowledge you need to become a Third Mate or Third Assistant Engineer.

If you decide not to pursue a license, you can build essential skills and career connections by completing credit-granting professional internships or traveling the world through our study abroad program. No matter which path you choose, you will graduate with the skills and experience to launch a rewarding future.

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REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE At SUNY Maritime, we understand how hands-on experience gives you an advantage over the competition in the job market. As a student, you’ll benefit from a wide variety of professional learning opportunities that will prepare you for a rewarding future.

INTERNSHIPS Thanks to our strong connections and convenient location in New York City, you’ll have access to a wide variety of credit-granting internships. The invaluable experience you’ll gain will prepare you to excel in professional work environments and expose you to potential future employment opportunities.

Career Services, as well as our faculty, can assist you in your search for internships. The office offers two annual career fairs and invites companies to recruit on campus throughout the year. The staff can also help you prepare your résumé and sharpen your interview skills.

COMPANIES WHERE OUR STUDENTS HAVE INTERNED • Carnival Cruise Line

• Onondaga Lake Cleanup

• Costco Wholesale

• PepsiCo, Inc.

• General Dynamics Corporation

• The Port Authority of NY and NJ

• MARAD

• Turner Construction

• New York City Department of

• United States Marine Corp Aviation Logistics

Environmental Protection (DEP)

• Williams–Mystic Research Program

STUDY ABROAD In our optional, month-long summer study abroad program, you will travel around Europe or Asia to explore international shipping destinations and visit some of the biggest container ports in the world. You’ll get an up-close look at trade, transportation, and the logistics of shipping around the globe, meet business leaders in the transportation and trade industry, gain special insight into several different cultures of the world, and learn about international business practices and customs.

SELECT DESTINATIONS • China

• Latvia

• Singapore

• Turkey

• Greece

• Romania

• Taiwan

• Poland

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U.S. COAST GUARD LICENSE DECK LICENSE PROGRAM Learn the fundamentals of navigation, ship handling, and the nautical rules of the sea with SUNY Maritime’s Deck License program, which will prepare you to earn a U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate’s License. Upon earning your license, you will be qualified to sail as a merchant marine officer or work ashore in various aspects of the maritime industry, including ship chartering, port management, and transportation management.

GABBY THOMPSON NAVAL ARCHITECTURE ENGINE, MAY 2020 “I originally applied to Maritime to use my naval architecture degree after graduating, but I fell in love with the engine license program halfway through and decided to ship out to see what the world has to offer!”

MAJORS AND DEGREES OFFERING THE DECK LICENSE • Electrical Engineering, B.E. • International Transportation

and Trade, B.S. • International Transportation Management, M.S. • Marine Environmental Science, B.S.

• Maritime and

Naval Studies, M.S. • Marine Operations, B.S. • Marine Transportation, B.S. • Maritime Studies, B.S. • Maritime Technology, A.A.S. • Naval Architecture, B.E.

ENGINE LICENSE PROGRAM Learn to operate and maintain a ship’s power and mechanical systems while you prepare to earn a Third Assistant Engineer’s License. In this program, you will handle and manage a live power plant for a strong combination of design engineering and hands-on technical experience. Upon earning your license as a Third Assistant Engineer, you will be qualified to sail or pursue engineering opportunities ashore such as HVAC technician, naval architect, and nuclear engineer.

IAN FOLAN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, INTERN, MAY 2020 “Being a Maritime student was the best choice I could have made. The small class sizes allowed for one-on-one learning, and thanks to my summer internships, I feel confident walking into work and getting the job done!”

MAJORS AND DEGREES OFFERING THE ENGINE LICENSE • Electrical Engineering, B.E.

• Maritime Technology, A.A.S.

• Facilities Engineering, B.E.

• Mechanical Engineering, B.E.

• Marine Engineering, B.E.

• Naval Architecture, B.E.

• Marine Operations, B.S.

GERESA-LEIGH LUKE MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, INTERN, MAY 2020 “Studying marine biology at SUNY Maritime exceeded my expectations. I learned practical field and research skills and published professional papers, all of which have given me the foundation for success in graduate school.”

TAILORED PATHWAYS One of SUNY Maritime’s oldest traditions is the Regiment of Cadets.

However, while the regiment is one of Maritime’s most visible features, participation is not required for all students. Here, you can choose the experience that’s right for you.

The Regiment of Cadets offers a disciplined lifestyle, preparing students to earn their U.S. Coast Guard License and become crew members of commercial vessels. While the regiment follows a military model, it is not affiliated with the U.S. military, and there is no military service requirement. The regiment is also open to students not pursuing their U.S. Coast Guard License, but it is not required.

For a more traditional college experience, you can also pursue a non-regimental lifestyle. All sports, clubs, and classes can be shared by regiment and non-regiment students alike.

SEA TERM The Sea Term is an integral part of the SUNY Maritime College experience for regimental students pursuing a U.S. Coast Guard License. You’ll gain hands-on professional training aboard the 17,000-ton, 565-foot Empire State VI training ship—the best equipped training ship in the nation.

In preparation for the Sea Term, you’ll train on state-of-the-art simulators, designed to mirror actual shipboard activity. Under the direction of trained faculty and licensed mariners aboard the ship, you will take classes, explore international destinations, and practice the fundamentals of navigating and running a merchant vessel.

While most students do all their training on the Empire State VI, you’ll have the option to complete your second Sea Term aboard a commercial vessel in our Cadet Shipping program.

GLOBAL CITIES RECENTLY VISITED BY SEA TERM STUDENTS • Alicante, Spain

• Lisbon, Portugal

• Reykjavík, Iceland

• Dublin, Ireland

• New Orleans, LA

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Las Palmas, Canary Islands

• Palermo, Italy

• Valletta, Malta

Note: International students are welcome to complete all USCG training and take the licensing exam.

However, they must work with maritime authorities where they reside to determine if or how their training can be applied in their home countries.

CAREERS AFTER MARITIME SUNY Maritime graduates are leaders throughout the world. Whether they complete internships or earn a USCG License, our students typically go on to pursue successful careers as engineers, naval architects, ship officers, active duty military officers, and more. For corporations around the world, the SUNY Maritime name is a mark of the highest quality. It’s no surprise that our institution is continuously ranked among the top colleges for return on investment.

COMPANIES HIRING OUR STUDENTS • American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

• Military Sealift Command

• Bank of America Merchant Services

• NASA

• Con Edison

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric

• Crowley Maritime Corporation • First Data • Global Container Terminals

Administration (NOAA) • New York State Department

of Environmental Conservation

• Maersk Line, Limited

• Norfolk Naval Shipyard

• McAllister Towing and

• Sea Turtle Recovery

Transportation Co., Inc.

• utiliVisor

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