Maritime Transportation Management Engineering at İTÜ-KKTC
The Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation Management Engineering at İTÜ-KKTC is a programme that trains students to manage, operate and plan maritime transport, shipping operations, and sea logistics. In this programme, students learn how shipping companies, fleets, ports and maritime transport systems work. They study core topics like navigation basics, maritime transport management, shipping business, logistics, maritime law and regulations, cargo handling, and maritime safety & security. Students also learn basic engineering, maritime economics, and management skills to understand both technical and business sides of shipping. The curriculum combines theory and practical training so you learn how to plan sea journeys, manage ships and cargo, and work in a global maritime environment.
Because the programme is taught in English at the KKTC campus and designed for maritime industry, students get international-level maritime education. They also have opportunities for practical training, port and shipping-industry exposure, and learn to face real-world maritime business challenges. This helps build strong analytical, decision-making and leadership skills for sea transport and shipping companies. If you are interested in the sea, shipping, global trade and want to work in maritime transport or ship operations — this programme gives you a broad and modern foundation.
Key information
Key Facts
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Standard period of study: 8 semesters
- Location: ITU-KKTC Education & Research Campus (Gazimağusa, Northern Cyprus)
- Study Type: Undergraduate (full-time, English track)
- Admission semester: Fall semester
- Area of study: Maritime Transportation & Management, Shipping, Port and Cargo Logistics, Maritime Operations
- Admission modus: Without additional admission restriction beyond standard requirements
- Main language: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations: Maritime Basics & Navigation Intro
- Mathematics & Basic Science
- Introduction to Maritime Transport & Shipping Industry
- Basic Navigation / Nautical Knowledge
- Maritime Business & Economics Basics
Semester 2 – Core Maritime & Management Foundations
- Maritime Logistics & Supply Chain Fundamentals
- Shipping Business Management
- Maritime Law & Regulations Introduction
- Business / Management Fundamentals
Semester 3 – Port & Cargo Operations, Ship & Trade Systems
- Port and Terminal Operations & Management
- Cargo Handling & Freight Systems
- International Maritime Trade & Logistics
- Maritime Economics / Transport Economics
Semester 4 – Maritime Transport Planning & Business Applications
- Shipping Company Operations & Fleet Management
- Ship Chartering and Freight Forwarding Concepts
- Maritime Finance & Insurance Basics
- Elective / Supporting Course (e.g. Global Trade, Environmental Policy)
Semester 5 – Advanced Shipping & Maritime Logistics
- Maritime Transport Systems & Global Supply Chains
- Voyage & Cargo Planning / Ship Operations Planning
- Maritime Safety, Security & Environmental Regulations
- Elective Course (optional specialization)
Semester 6 – Sea Transport Management & International Trade
- International Business & Maritime Trade
- Shipping Law & International Conventions
- Port & Maritime Logistics Project / Case Studies
- Elective / Supporting Course
Semester 7 – Applied Maritime Operations & Industry Practice
- Maritime Business Project I / Case Study & Simulations
- Port & Ship Operations Practical Training or Internship
- Elective Course (specialization)
- Maritime Economics / Logistics Seminar
Semester 8 – Graduation Project & Professional Preparation
- Maritime Transport Project II (Thesis or Applied Project)
- Professional Ethics & Maritime Regulations
- Elective Course (International Trade, Maritime Policy or Logistics)
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work in many areas related to shipping, logistics and maritime transport: as shipping operations manager, ship operations coordinator, port or terminal manager, cargo and freight specialist, maritime logistics planner, shipping company analyst, freight forwarder, or maritime trade consultant. They may find jobs in shipping companies, freight-forwarding firms, ports and terminals, logistic companies, maritime agencies, import-export firms or global trade organisations. Because shipping and trade are international by nature, graduates with English and maritime-business education also have good chances for international careers or work in foreign-flagged companies.
Why Choose This Program
Choosing Maritime Transportation Management Engineering at ITU-KKTC means studying a programme that combines shipping, logistics, global trade and maritime industry in one education. You learn how ships, ports and sea transport networks work plus how to manage, plan and operate them — gaining both technical and business knowledge. The programme helps you develop management, logistical and decision-making skills needed in maritime transport. English instruction and global focus prepare you for international maritime careers.
This degree opens many career paths because world trade depends heavily on sea transport. You can work in shipping, ports, freight-forwarding, logistics, international trade or marine services — in Turkey or abroad. If you like sea, transport, business and want a dynamic career connected with global maritime industry, this program gives you a strong and versatile foundation.
Contact Information
İstanbul Technical University – ITU-KKTC Education & Research Campus, Department of Maritime Transportation Management
Gazimağusa (Famagusta), Northern Cyprus
Tel: +90 392 630 5000 (main campus line)
Email: maritime-transport@itu.edu.tr
Student Affairs Office – Maritime Transportation Management (KKTC Campus)
Gazimağusa, Northern Cyprus
Tel: +90 392 630 5000
Email: studentaffairs@itu.edu.tr
International Office – İstanbul Technical University
Ayazağa / Maslak Campus, Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 285 71 13
Email: international@itu.edu.tr
