Program Overview

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Introduction to Marine Technology - Master's Programme

The Marine Technology Master's Programme at NTNU is a two-year full-time study that constitutes 120 ECTS credits. Located in Trondheim, Norway, this programme is ranked as one of the best in the world for Marine/Ocean Engineering. It offers a wide range of specializations, including Marine Cybernetics, Marine Hydrodynamics, Marine Machinery, Marine Structures, and Marine Systems Design.

What Will You Learn?

In this programme, you will gain a solid foundation in marine structures, marine hydrodynamics, marine cybernetics, marine engineering, and marine systems design. You will also develop a deep understanding of at least one specialization area, close to the research frontier. The programme covers core knowledge, tools, and theory, including advanced math, physics, ICT, and simulation tools to solve real-world marine challenges.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme are highly sought after across a wide range of industries, including:

• Maritime administration and classification societies
• Shipping, shipbuilding, and ship management companies
• Ship design and ship consulting companies
• Offshore industries
• Consultancy firms
• Oil companies
• Research institutions

Study Environment

As a student on the Marine Technology programme, you will have lectures, project work, and practical training in laboratories with friendly professors who are leading in their research fields. Your campus will be located in the Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre at Tyholt.

Programme Structure

The Marine Technology Master's Programme is a two-year full-time study, and it is possible to take one semester abroad during your studies. The programme consists of 120 ECTS credits and offers five specializations:

Marine Cybernetics

Marine Cybernetics explores how ships, marine robots, offshore constructions, and other marine systems can be automatically controlled and optimized. You will learn to design advanced monitoring and control systems, including autonomous systems using artificial intelligence.

Marine Machinery

Marine Machinery focuses on the design, installation, and operation of machinery systems on ships and offshore platforms. You will study propulsion plants, power generation, internal combustion engines, and auxiliary machinery.

Marine Hydrodynamics

Marine Hydrodynamics focuses on the flow of water around ships and offshore structures in relevant marine environments, the hydrodynamic loads acting on these structures, and their resulting performance.

Marine Structures

Marine Structures gives you the tools to design marine structures that are safe, reliable, and future-ready. You will learn how to calculate loads, analyze deformations and vibrations, and evaluate structural strength for ships, platforms, and floating structures.

Marine Systems Design

Marine Systems Design focuses on developing complex marine systems that meet real operational needs. You will combine engineering skills with project planning and logistics skills to design and realize innovative systems.

Admission

The normal requirements for entry to the MSc in Marine Technology will be a Bachelor of Science degree or a similar qualification (3-4 years of university study) in a relevant field related to marine technology. All lectures are given in English, and a good working knowledge of English is essential. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate their capacity to complete a graduate programme in English.

Learning Outcomes

A candidate who has completed this qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:

• Knowledge of technology, techniques, and methods connected to design, engineering, construction, and operation of marine systems and structures.
• Ability to apply relevant knowledge in mathematics, physics, statistics, natural science, and ICT to understand marine technology applications.
• Advanced knowledge of core elements of marine technology and a deep understanding of methods and tools for design, development, analysis, modeling, simulation, problem-solving, and innovation within the field of marine technology.

Skills

The candidate shall be able to:

• Identify, define, model, develop, and analyze complex theoretical, technical, cross-disciplinary, and practical problems within marine technology and other closely related fields.
• Consider, apply, and further develop relevant and advanced ICT tools.
• Design, develop, and analyze systems, components, and structures using specialized knowledge.
• Plan and carry out technological projects and assignments independently and in a team.

General Competencies

The candidate:

• Can efficiently communicate their own work through different publication channels and in different settings to both experts and non-specialists.
• Can reflect on environmental, societal, ethical, and economical consequences of products, processes, and systems within the field of marine technology.
• Can think and act creatively, critically, constructively, and respectfully, and understand how innovation and entrepreneurship contribute to sustainable societal development.
• Can demonstrate an international perspective on the discipline and contribute within the global market.