Program Overview

Bachelor of Applied Science in Maritime Engineering Technology and Naval Architecture

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 Maritime Engineering Technology and Naval Architecture, 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, shipowners, and ports.

Program Goals

The aim of the program is to produce engineering professionals to work in the wide range of maritime-related industries in the UAE. The curriculum is designed to ensure that each graduate enters the UAE offshore and naval architecture-related industry with the unique combination of education and professional skills required by naval architects and maritime engineers.

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

• Demonstrate a knowledge base in maritime engineering and naval architecture which is suitable for a naval architecture-related career and/or maritime engineer career.
• Employ the necessary communication, maritime engineering, and naval architecture skills to safely design or conduct naval structure surveys.
• 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 Maritime Engineering Technology and Naval Architecture should have the ability to:

1. Carry out a wide range of maritime engineering and ship design functions
2. Analyze the performance of ships and maritime structures
3. Conduct ship surveys
4. Effectively lead, work, and communicate in a team
5. Expand knowledge and capabilities through continuing education or other lifelong learning experiences
6. Serve the community, whether locally, nationally, or globally

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

The Faculty of Engineering Technology and Science graduates are effective in the design and practical application of engineering technology solutions. As students, they are taught to lead successfully, work efficiently, and communicate effectively in a team. Their experience during the engineering undergraduate program will instill ethical values and professional standards, therefore, helping them expand their knowledge and competencies through continuing education and other lifelong learning experiences. Thus, making them significant members of the community by contributing their skills and knowledge either locally or internationally.