MS Transportation and Engineering Management

Cal Maritime’s fully online Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management (MSTEM) prepares professionals for leadership roles in transportation, engineering, and humanitarian disaster management.

Why Choose This Program?

• Flexible & Online – Access lectures, discussions, and assignments 24/7 from anywhere.
• Cohort-Based Learning – Advance through the program with a supportive group of peers.
• Specialized Tracks – Focus your degree in Transportation, Engineering Management, or Humanitarian Disaster Management.
• Industry-Aligned Curriculum – Designed with corporate leaders, port authorities, and government agencies to meet real-world workforce needs.
• Expert Faculty – Learn from Cal Maritime professors and leading industry practitioners.
• Fast Completion – Earn your degree in as little as 20 months.

Program Structure

• 10 courses (30 credit hours)
• 5 Core Management Courses + 4 Specialization Courses
• Capstone Project – Apply your knowledge to a real-world professional challenge

Who Should Apply?

• Mid-career professionals in maritime, transportation, logistics, and related industries
• Those transitioning from sea to shore careers
• Highly motivated recent graduates seeking to accelerate their careers

Admissions

Applications are for the Cohort 16 (Fall 2026) open in October.

Contact mstem@csum.edu for details.

Application Procedures

The Office of Graduate Studies is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2025 cohorts. Because of the popularity of the program a non-refundable deposit will be required to secure your space once you have been accepted.

Completing An Application

Since class size is limited, prompt applications are highly encouraged.  Once the program is fully enrolled, qualified non-admitted applicants will be informed and placed on a waiting list for the next cohort section.  Only completed application packets will be reviewed for admission.

The following are required for a complete application:

1. Complete the application for MS TEM Admission. Give your full legal name and avoid abbreviations.
2. $70 non-refundable application fee.
3. One copy of your official transcripts. Please request that a copy of official transcripts be sent to the address below from all colleges and universities you have attended other than California State University Maritime Academy. These can be requested online at the college's website. (There may be a fee charged for transcript requests.)
4. A resume and two letters of recommendation from supervisors and business associates who can discuss knowledgeably your leadership, management, and academic abilities.

International Applicants

All international applicants who have not completed three years of full-time study at the secondary or post-secondary level where English was the language of instruction must score adequately on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). To register for the TOEFL test visit: https://www.ets.org/toefl.

Note: If submitting transcripts from institutions outside the United States, it may be necessary to have your credentials evaluated by World Education Services www.wes.org. If that is the case the applicant must arrange for and cover the cost of that service.

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