Bachelor Of Marine Engineering Technology (MET)

Immerse yourself in a journey that equips you with essential skills in marine engineering, paving the way for global opportunities and leadership in the maritime industry.
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Overview

The Bachelor of Marine Engineering Technology (MET) is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills required for a successful career in marine engineering.

This program prepares graduates to meet the entry requirements for the Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency (3rd Engineer Certificate), aligning with international maritime standards.

Program Highlights
Accreditation
Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
Duration
Four years of comprehensive study
Credits
127 credit hours

Why Choose This Course?

Designed for aspiring marine engineers, this program prepares you for the 3rd Engineer Certificate with a strong foundation in engineering principles and marine technology. It meets international maritime standards and combines technical knowledge with practical sea training. Through industry-focused projects, simulations, and hands-on learning, you'll be equipped to manage engine room operations, oversee ship systems, and lead in engineering roles across the global maritime sector.

Industry-Relevant Curriculum

1. Provide a strong foundation in basic and advanced knowledge related to the marine engineering field.

2. Qualify students to pursue their professional careers or advanced studies by gaining the skills that enhance their ability to communicate effectively using transferable and soft skills.

3. Support the maritime sector with successful marine engineers to carry out the engineering watch at sea and maintain systems based on engineering fundamentals and modern technological tools.

4. Prepare students for the assessment and certification as Officer-in-Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) in a manned engine room or designated duty engineer officer in a periodically unmanned engine room.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge and a deep understanding of current practices in marine engineering technology.
Evaluate knowledge from various sources in marine engineering technology and apply appropriate research methods to investigate complex issues within a broader context.
Analyse diverse and complex marine engineering technology problems by applying relevant principles of engineering, science, & mathematics.
Conduct appropriate experimentation, analyse and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions in marine engineering issues.
Demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in technical and non-technical maritime environments.
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of continuous professional development through self-directed learning while upholding ethical and professional standards and demonstrating responsible citizenship in the marine engineering field.
Design systems, components, or processes tailored to meet specific requirements for broadly defined marine engineering problems.

Program Structure

Emirati Studies
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Credit Hours: 3
General English
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Credit Hours: 3
Study Skills
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Credit Hours: 2
Marine Engineering Drawings
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Credit Hours: 2
Seafaring and Leadership I
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Credit Hours: 0
Physical Education I
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Credit Hours: 0
Islamic Studies
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Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Marine Engineering Systems
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Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Programming & AI Machine Learning
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Credit Hours: 3
Seafaring and Leadership II
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Credit Hours: 0
Physical Education II
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Credit Hours: 0
Technical Writing and Communication
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Credit Hours: 3
Marine Engineering Practice I
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Credit Hours: 2
Introduction to Ship Stability & Construction
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Credit Hours: 2
Introduction to Maritime Law
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Credit Hours: 2
Seafaring and Leadership III
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Credit Hours: 0
Physical Education III
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Credit Hours: 0
Maritime Placement
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Credit Hours: 6
Physics I
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Credit Hours: 3
Calculus I
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Credit Hours: 3
Thermodynamics I
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Credit Hours: 3
Manufacturing Technology
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Credit Hours: 3
Physics II
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Credit Hours: 3
Calculus II
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Credit Hours: 3
Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics
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Credit Hours: 3
Chemistry and Alternative Fuels
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Credit Hours: 3
Marine Auxiliary Machinery
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Credit Hours: 3
Electrical Engineering
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Credit Hours: 3
Material Science and Mechanics of Materials
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Credit Hours: 3
Fluid Mechanics for Marine Engineers
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Credit Hours: 3
Maritime Cyber Risk Management
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Credit Hours: 3
Marine Propulsion System
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Credit Hours: 3
Instrumentation & Measurements
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Credit Hours: 3
Thermodynamics II
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Credit Hours: 3
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Credit Hours: 3
Advanced Ship Stability & Construction
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Credit Hours: 3
Marine Engineering Practice II
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Credit Hours: 3
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Marine Engineers
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Credit Hours: 3
Research Methods
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Credit Hours: 3
Electrical Power Generation and Associated systems
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Credit Hours: 3
Ship Repair Technology and Management
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Credit Hours: 3
Contemporary Maritime Practices
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Credit Hours: 3
Marine Environment Sustainability
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Credit Hours: 3
Automation and Control for Marine Systems
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Credit Hours: 3
Marine Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
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Credit Hours: 3
Capstone Design Project I
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Credit Hours: 3
Engine Room Watchkeeping and Resource Management
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Credit Hours: 3
Engineering Ethics, Risk and Safety
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Credit Hours: 3
Capstone Design Project II
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Credit Hours: 3

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Entry Requirements

Completion Requirement
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Students are required to complete 137 credits distributed as follows:

1. 21 credit hours as university requirements.

2. 30 credit hours as college requirements.

3. 86 credit hours as program requirements

University Requirement (General Education)
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21 credit hours as university requirements

Mandatory Courses

  • GED 100 Introduction to research methodology Credit Hours: 3
  • GED 101 Physics for Engineers Credit Hours: 3
  • GED 102 General Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
  • GED 103 General Maritime English I Credit Hours: 3
  • GED 104 Advanced Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
  • GED 105 General Maritime English II Credit Hours: 3
  • GED 106 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
College Requirement
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30 credit hours as college requirements.

Mandatory Courses

  • MET 161 Industrial Chemistry Credit Hours: 2
  • MET 171 Introduction to Programming Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 181 Year I Project Credit Hours: 2
  • MET 231 Ship Construction Credit Hours: 2
  • MET 232 Naval Architecture Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 243 Engine Room Watchkeeping Credit Hours: 2
  • MET 282 Year II Project Credit Hours: 2
  • MET 383 Year III Project Credit Hours: 2
  • MET 484 Final Year Project I Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 485 Final Year Project II Credit Hours: 3
  • S 300 Sea Training Credit Hours: 6
  • P 101 Physical Education I Credit Hours: 0
  • P 102 Physical Education II Credit Hours: 0
  • P 203 Physical Education III Credit Hours: 0
  • P 204 Physical Education IV Credit Hours: 0
Program Requirement (Specialization Courses)
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86 credit hours as program requirements.

Mandatory Courses

  • MET 111 Engineering Drawing Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 112 Engineering Mechanics Credit Hours: 4
  • MET 113 Manufacturing Technology Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 214 Computer Aided Drafting & Modelling Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 215 Manufacturing Processes Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 216 Materials Science Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 221 Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 222 Instrumentation & Measurements Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 233 Marine Engineering I Credit Hours: 4
  • MET 241 Thermodynamics Credit Hours: 4
  • MET 242 Marine Diesel Engines I Credit Hours: 4
  • MET 323 Electrical Machines Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 334 Ship Repair Technology Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 335 Marine Engineering II Credit Hours: 4
  • MET 344 Marine Diesel Engines II Credit Hours: 4
  • MET 345 Heat Transfer Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 424 Electrical Power in Ships Credit Hours: 4
  • MET 425 Marine Automation and Control Systems Credit Hours: 4
  • MET 436 Marine Engineering III Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 446 Steam Plant Engineering Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 447 Marine Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 448 Marine Diesel Engines III Credit Hours: 3

Electives Courses

  • MET 417 Machine Design Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 426 Marine Renewable Energy Systems Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 437 Ship Design Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 449 Maintenance Planning Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 451 Introduction to Offshore Engineering Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 452 Underwater Technology Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 453 Oil & Gas Production Technology Credit Hours: 3
  • MET 454 Drilling Technology Credit Hours: 3

Faculty

Neil James Thambi
Marine Chief Engineer (Unlimited)
Maters's, Technical Ship Mangement / Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, UK
Dr. Hossam M. Eldessouky
Assistant Professor
PhD, Advanced Manufacturing Systems, University of Bath, UK
Akram Zeid
Assistant Professor
PhD, Mechanical and Marine Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK
Ahmed Hamdy Moursy
Head of Maritime Transport Department
PhD, Advanced Manufacturing Systems, University of Bath, UK
Georgios Katsoulis
Dean
PhD, Electronics Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece    
Ahmed Ismail
Captain/Master Mariner
master's Science in Maritime Affairs, Maritime Safety & Environmental Administration, World Maritime University, Sweden
Tarek Ali Hassan Abou Elela
Assistant Professor
PhD, Marine and Commercial Law- International Transport Law & Multimodal Transport. - Marine Communications. - Seaman ship. - Maritime arbitration. - Marine insurance., Alexandria University, Egypt
Mohamed Abdelfattah Mohamed
Captain Master Mariner
Masters Operation of ship and Maritime Safety, Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection, AASTMT, Egypt    
Dr. C. Elavarasi Sasikumar
Assistant Professor
PhD, Electronics Engineering- Communication system Communication System, Antenna, Microwave and Millimeter wave Antenna, Microwave Electronics, Electromagnetic Transmission Line, Pondicherry University, India    
Ahmed Salem
Associate Professor
PhD, Ship Design, Construction and Stability, University of Strathclyde, UK  
Donald Macleod Paterson,
Assistant Professor
PhD, Ship Stability & Risk-based Design, University of Strathclyde, UK    
Mauro Francesco
Assistant Professor
PhD Ocean Engineering, Research in hydrodynamics and marine propulsion, University of Rijeka, Croatia
More Information
program chair
Dr. Hongseok Bae
Head of Marine Engineering Technology Department
hongseok.bae@sma.ac.ae
Key information
Intakes:
January, September
Duration:
4 Years
Mode:
Full-time, On campus
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