Dr. Rafael Diaz, Graduate Program Coordinator
The Master of Maritime Trade and Supply Chain Management is a maritime-focused graduate program that provides managers and supply chain professionals the opportunity to expand their knowledge, update their skill sets, and enhance their work with supply chain partners, transportation carriers, shippers, sourcing agents, warehouse managers, as well as third parties and governments directly or indirectly involved in the movement of cargo and material flow. The 30-credit hour program requires critical thinking and investigation, all while gaining hands-on experience with industry partners. This program is available on-campus and online.
The MS in Maritime Trade and Supply Chain Management provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education through its core courses, electives, and capstone experience. Core classes establish a strong foundation in supply chain principles along the plan-source-make-deliver cycle, while also offering specialized insights into maritime trade dynamics and port efficiency. Cutting-edge advancements transforming supply chains are also explored as a core class. The interdisciplinary nature of the program offers a diverse pool of classes to choose as electives - from analytics, industry 4.0, and maritime logistics to sustainability and public procurement, among others. The program culminates in a capstone course, where students apply their knowledge to real-world challenges, ensuring they graduate with both theoretical expertise and practical problem-solving abilities.
Admission Requirements
Prospective students may apply for admission to the program for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. We welcome applicants who have earned bachelor’s degrees from accredited institutions. Admission to the program is competitive and is granted only to those who show high ability and likely success in graduate study. Successful applicants will stand well above the average in most of the criteria used to measure graduate student promise.
To be considered for admission, students must submit the following:
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited university in the U.S. or an equivalent foreign institution;
- Official copies of transcripts of all colleges and universities attended;
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s professional and/or academic background;
- A current resume;
- A statement of professional goals;
- Completion of GRE or GMAT; a waiver may be available for those who already have successfully completed a graduate degree or certificate, or those who have an undergraduate GPA >= 3.0, or those who have taken the prerequisite course(s) determined and approved by the director of the program; and,
- English language requirements: TOEFL (IBT): 79, TOEFL (paper-based): 550, IELTS: 6.5 for those whose native language is not English (waived if an applicant has earned a college degree from an institution in an English-speaking country).
Students may be considered for conditional admission. Contact the Graduate Program Director for more information.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
Domestic Students - June 15th
International Students - May 15th
Spring Semester
Domestic Students - November 1st
International Students - October 1st
Curriculum Requirements
The program has been designed to address the advanced educational needs of students and employers in the area of maritime trade and supply chain studies. This proposed program consists of 30 credit hours: five core courses (15 credit hours), four electives (12 credit hours), and one capstone course (3 credit hours).
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| SCLM 550 | Supply Chain 4.0 Technologies and Innovations | 3 |
| SCLM 630 | Strategic Sourcing and Procurement | 3 |
| SCLM 641 | Supply Chain Management and Logistics | 3 |
| PORT 611 | International Maritime Transport | 3 |
| PORT 612 | Port Operations and Management | 3 |
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| BNAL 503 | Data Visualization and Exploration | 3 |
| BNAL 507 | Prescriptive Analytics of Management Science | 3 |
| BNAL 515 | Advanced Business Analytics/Big Data Applications | 3 |
| BNAL 532 | Predictive Analytics for Business | 3 |
| BNAL 721 | Simulation Modeling for Business and Supply Chain Systems | 3 |
| CS 522 | Introduction to Machine Learning | 3 |
| CS 580 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CS 733 | Natural Language Processing | 3 |
| CYSE 530 | Introduction to Cybersecurity Risk Management | 3 |
| CYSE 531 | Advanced Techniques Cybersecurity Risk Management | 3 |
| CYSE 600 | Cybersecurity Principles | 3 |
| ENMA 625 | Introduction to Homeland Security Logistics | 3 |
| ENMA 724 | Risk Analysis | 3 |
| IT 564 | Essentials of Project Management | 3 |
| IT 650 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| IT 651 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
| IT 660 | Digitalizing Enterprises | 3 |
| PORT 613 | International Maritime and Admiralty Law | 3 |
| PPCM 718 | Public Sector Contract Administration | 3 |
| PPCM 726 | Introduction to Public Procurement | 3 |
| PPCM 728 | Public Sector Contract Planning and Formation | 3 |
| PADM 714 | Public-Private Partnerships | 3 |
| PADM 734 | Negotiation and Dispute Resolution | 3 |
| PORT 617 | Transportation Management | 3 |
| SCLM 515 | Maritime and Supply Chain Safety and Security | 3 |
| SCLM 519 | Maritime and Supply Chain Risk and Insurance | 3 |
| SCLM 542 | Supply Chain and Maritime Intelligence | 3 |
| SCLM 561 | Warehousing, Distribution and Material Management | 3 |
| SCLM 572 | Vessel Fleet Operations | 3 |
| SCLM 573 | Inland Waterways and Dredging Operations | 3 |
| SCLM 574 | Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Logistics | 3 |
| SCLM 581 | Freight Brokerage and 3PL Services | 3 |
| SCLM 586 | Cruise Ship Operations | 3 |
| SCLM 690 | Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Capstone | 3 |
Additional Requirements
Continuance
To remain in good standing after admission to the program, students must maintain a minimum, cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all graduate course work attempted at the University. Students who fall below this minimum standard will have 12 credit hours to remedy this deficiency.
Additionally, students may earn no more than 2 courses with a grade of C or lower. Further, any student receiving a failing grade (F) in a course will be dismissed from the program.
Financial Assistance
Financial aid is available to graduate students at Old Dominion University. Financial aid may be available in the form of University fellowships, tuition grants, and research assistantships. In addition to the financial aid offered by the University, graduate students may be eligible for aid and student loans administered by other agencies. For information about part-time employment, scholarships, and student loans, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
For information and forms concerning application, contact:
Admissions Office
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone: (757) 683-3685
For information concerning financial aid, contact:
Office of Student Financial Aid
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone: (757) 683-3683
