Further information on the master's program requirements can be obtained from the Departmental Student Administration Office. The doctoral degree program in ocean systems management requires the development of new knowledge that enhances the state of the art in this area. To achieve that goal, the student must complete a program of study and write a dissertation that successfully integrates theory, methodology, and experience in the fundamental disciplines that constitute the ocean systems management area, such as engineering, economics, business administration, operations research, public policy analysis, and law. Students are admitted to the doctoral program after passing the appropriate written and oral qualifying examinations. Further information on the doctoral program requirements and examination process may be obtained from the Departmental Student Administration Office.
Students divide their academic and research efforts between the campuses of the two institutions.
The program is described in more detail under the section below, Joint Program in Oceanography and Applied Ocean Science and Engineering with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The department also offers a Master of Science in Technology and Policy. This interdepartmental program is described in Chapter VI . The Technology and Policy Program within the Engineering Systems Division is described in detail in Chapter VII . The interdepartmental degrees in transportation are offered in cooperation with the Center for Transportation Studies.