Graduate Certificate in Port and Marine Terminal Development and Operations Online
Develop the expertise to evaluate port operations through this flexible online program. Coursework focuses on elevating your knowledge of risk modeling, data analysis and security planning for maritime environments.
Program Overview
Prepare for roles leading port development with this online marine operations program
Increase your experience with planning and financing critical infrastructures through the online Graduate Certificate in Port and Marine Terminal Development and Operations program. Convenient online coursework utilizes real-world case studies to advance your expertise with facility master planning and Monte Carlo simulations to improve your strategic decision-making.
Curriculum for the marine terminal development and operations certificate program prepares you to help port environments thrive by focusing on risk modeling, security planning, data analysis and more. Offered through the Center for Advances in Port Management, this unique program connects you to networking and research opportunities while supporting your pursuit of industry certifications.
Credits from this graduate certificate program can be applied toward an M.S. or MBA in Port and Terminal Management.
In this online port development and operations certificate program, you will learn to:
- Understand the decision-making process for maintaining and growing ports and marine terminals
- Emphasize and contribute to risk management and port security
- Create long-term infrastructure through capital projects and facilities master planning
- Understand the decision-making process for maintaining and growing ports and marine terminals
- Emphasize and contribute to risk management and port security
- Create long-term infrastructure through capital projects and facilities master planning
Potential career paths and port development and operations jobs:
- Port Development Manager
- Capital Projects Manager
- Infrastructure Planner
- Port Security Manager
- Port Development Manager
- Capital Projects Manager
- Infrastructure Planner
- Port Security Manager
Tuition
What are the payment options for this online certificate program?
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing the Graduate Certificate — Port and Marine Terminal Development and Operations online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port and Marine Terminal Development and Operations Grad Cert | $479 | $1,437 | $5,748 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
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Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
When is the next start date for your online program?
Our Graduate Certificate — Port and Marine Terminal Development and Operations online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/18/26 | 7/28/26 | 8/4/26 | 8/11/26 | 10/9/26 |
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Admissions
Submit your simple application for this online marine operations program
The online Graduate Certificate — Port and Marine Terminal Development program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts*
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3.0 GPA
- Official transcripts* from all colleges and universities attended
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
- 3.0 GPA (cumulative or last 60 hours, 4.0 system)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Waived if undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or greater
- If a student’s GPA is below 3.0, they will need to take the GRE or provide letters of reference regarding their current industry involvement
Submit application and one-time $25 application fee online
Send transcripts to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to luadmtran@lamar.edu
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*All applicants must submit official transcript(s) indicating: 1) The conferred bachelor's or master's degree as required for the program of application from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent. 2) The transcript of the most recent attendance if it differs from the institution of the conferred degree. This requirement applies regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired. However, if a department or program wishes to review additional transcripts from prior attendance for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing. Students must be eligible to re-enter all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to disclose previous college attendance is justification for revocation of acceptance and dismissal from Lamar University.
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Learn more about the curriculum for this online marine development program
To earn your Graduate Certificate — Port and Marine Terminal Development online, you must complete four core courses for a total of 12 credit hours.
