Combine the engineering and physics of ship design to propel your career forward.  

The marine industry is in a period of rapid change, with the push for decarbonization and major advances in technology leading to new approaches to design and operations. In turn, this is spurring the need for leaders who have broad interdisciplinary technical knowledge – combined with business foresight and understanding of strategy – to lead interdisciplinary teams to achieve new heights in the ship design, operation and maintenance. 

The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is a master’s degree for professionals who want to be leaders in their field. 

This interdisciplinary program covers topics in ship production and industrial engineering, ship dynamics and control, marine engineering, ship design and hydrodynamics, and business courses in organizational leadership and strategy. 

Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering: Program Details

Program Details

The MEL in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering provides early- and mid-career naval engineers and marine architects with the knowledge to move into positions of greater responsibility and oversight.  

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MEL in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Courses

Courses

A strategic blend of technical and business courses sets you up for success.  

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Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering: Faculty and Leadership Team

Faculty and leadership team

You’ll learn from highly experienced educators and researchers who have built strong connections with industry partners.  

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Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering: How to apply

How to apply

Confirm you are eligible for the MEL in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and start your application – the first step in accelerating your career trajectory.  

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Find out if you're eligible

Answer a few quick questions to understand if you’re eligible to apply.

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Application deadline

Get ready to apply! Admissions for the 2026 intake will open on January 1, 2025.  The application deadline for Round 1 is March 25, 2025.

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