Requirements for entry into this program are the same as those required for the XIII-B Program with adjustments made for the special requirements of the Technology and Policy Program. The interdepartmental degrees in transportation are offered in cooperation with the Center for Transportation Studies. Ocean engineering students studying transportation at the master's or doctoral level may enroll in this interdepartmental program. Jointly developed and offered by MIT's School of Engineering and the Sloan School of Management, the program entails a rigorous 12-month curriculum, focusing on management principles for technical persons in a technical environment. The program is designed for scientists and engineers on a career path requiring increasing managerial responsibilities for technical activities.
Students divide their academic and research efforts between the campuses of the two institutions.
The basic program offered by the department is designed for students interested in engineering aspects of ocean sciences, ocean exploration, and the utilization of the oceans for transportation, defense, and resources. The program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering or without designation of field. The curriculum without designation of field permits pursuit of broader marine-related interests. Graduates are prepared for work in industry or government, or for further study in graduate school. All Course XIII undergraduates take the same required subjects in mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals, along with subjects fulfilling the General Institute Requirements.