Academics
The Great Lakes Maritime Academy, in partnership with Ferris State University, provides cadets their needed maritime credentials and also a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. The dual-degree program is believed to enable graduates to be better prepared for management level positions aboard ship or shore side. Individuals who are admitted to the Academy with a previously obtained Bachelor’s degree are not required to complete the four-year Business Administration degree (but may choose to do so). Instead, they will enroll in a three-year maritime curriculum in either Deck or Engineering. This program integrates two years of maritime curriculum and three semesters at sea. Upon completion of course work and sea projects, Deck Cadets write the U.S. Coast Guard examinations for licensing as a Third Mate Great Lakes and Oceans Unlimited Tonnage and First Class Great Lakes Pilot. Engineering cadets write the U.S. Coast Guard examination for licensing as a Third Assistant Engineer, Steam and Motor Vessels of any Horsepower. Graduates are fully compliant with STCW '95 (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping). The college is approved by the U.S. Maritime Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Michigan Department of Education. A new class begins each year in mid-August (fall semester).
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