Program Overview

Bachelor of Applied Science in Marine Engineering Technology

The Faculty of Engineering Technology and Science mission is to provide world-class engineering programs empowering graduates with the desire for learning, discovery, and innovation, and provide highly competent technologists and engineers to meet present and future industry needs nationally and globally.

Program Description

This program educates students in the field of Marine Engineering Technology, to prepare them to work in a wide range of maritime-related industries in the UAE, including the offshore industry, shipyards, classification societies, ship design consultancies, ship owners, and ports.

Program Goals

The aim of the program is to produce merchant engineering officers of character and vision. The internationally recognized curriculum is designed to ensure that each graduate enters the UAE merchant navy profession as an engineering officer with the unique combination of education and professional skills required by an engineering officer leading up to ship's chief engineer.

In addition to the generic graduate outcomes related to graduates of the Higher Colleges of Technology, cadets, upon completion of the program, will be able to:

• Demonstrate a knowledge base in marine engineering and technology, suitable for a career as an engineering officer.
• Employ the necessary communication and engineering skills to safely operate merchant vessels.
• Show appropriate officer-like qualities of discipline, leadership, management, and teamwork.
• Manage and reflect on their own work, lifelong-learning, and professional development.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, a HCT graduate in Bachelor of Applied Science in Marine Engineering Technology should have the ability to:

1. Demonstrate the competency to undertake the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a ship's chief engineer.
2. Demonstrate a knowledge base in relevant marine-related topics suitable for a career as a marine professional.
3. Effectively lead, work, and communicate in a team.
4. Expand knowledge and capabilities through continuing education or other lifelong learning experiences.

Employment Prospects

Employment prospects for HCT Engineering Technology and Science graduates are very strong and cover many local and international industrial sectors, including:

• Aviation
• Computing
• Construction
• Consulting
• Defense
• Energy
• Governance
• Healthcare
• Infrastructure support and maintenance
• Manufacturing
• Oil and gas
• Telecommunications