What is Ocean Engineering?
Ocean engineering examines the effect of built and natural structures on the ocean environment. A genuinely diverse and multidisciplinary field, ocean engineering encompasses all of the engineering disciplines — civil, mechanical, electrical, acoustic — and applies them to the study of coastal structures, sediment transport, mixing processes in coastal and estuarine waters, motion of vessels in waves, underwater environments and marine meteorology. The marine industry is vast and ever-evolving, with a great deal of opportunity for young ocean engineers to pursue impactful research and innovative careers. At Stevens, graduate students in the ocean engineering program often focus on oceanography, hydrodynamics and naval architecture.
Unique Advantages
With its world-renowned faculty, stat-of-the-art research facilities and strategic placement in the heart of the New York New Jersey port system, Stevens is the region's premiere university for studying maritime technology and coastal processes. One of only a few ocean engineering master's programs in the country, Stevens' strategic initiatives and partnerships nationwide supply graduate students with a wealth of opportunities in oceanography, maritime administration, naval architecture and environmental studies related to our waterways and coastal environments.
Master's students are encouraged to make contributions to the field while studying. Stevens is known for its award-winning student body, cultivating advancements in predicting extreme weather, mapping currents, protecting communities against environmental hazards and enhancing port performance.
