Master of Business Administration in Port and Terminal Management Online

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Combine a rigorous MBA core with specialized coursework in port and terminal management as you elevate your current skillset and prepare for maritime leadership opportunities.

Apply by: 7/28/26
Start class: 8/18/26

Program Overview

Gain the expertise to strengthen global supply chains with the online MBA Port Management program

Build advanced leadership and negotiation expertise through the online Master of Business Administration in Port and Terminal Management program. Designed with strong input from industry professionals, this flexible program offers a direct pathway to maritime management opportunities by combining relevant business and financial coursework with essential port authority and global trade knowledge.

Offered through the Center for Advances in Port Management, an organization dedicated to preparing maritime professionals, this port and terminal management master’s includes professional networking and collaborative research opportunities that elevate your career outlook. Online coursework explores terminal operations, asset management, freight systems and more to support your pursuit of professional certifications.

In this accelerated online MBA program, you will:

  • Strengthen your leadership, managerial and technical skills and become a future port industry leader
  • Develop and fine tune the much-needed bridge between engineering, business, transportation, logistics, design, operations management and cost efficiency
In this accelerated online MBA program, you will:+
  • Strengthen your leadership, managerial and technical skills and become a future port industry leader
  • Develop and fine tune the much-needed bridge between engineering, business, transportation, logistics, design, operations management and cost efficiency

Possible port management career paths include:

  • Port Operations Manager
  • Terminal Manager
  • Director of Port Development
  • Maritime Business Development Manager
Possible port management career paths include:+
  • Port Operations Manager
  • Terminal Manager
  • Director of Port Development
  • Maritime Business Development Manager
Total Tuition $14,370*
Duration As few as 12 months
Credit Hours 30

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Tuition

Discover the value of our affordable tuition

The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing the MBA in Port and Terminal Management online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.

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Program Per Credit Hour Per Course Per Program*
Port and Terminal Management MBA $479 $1,434 $14,370

*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

Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $14,370*
Per Credit Hour $479

Calendar

Customize your schedule by choosing from multiple start dates

Our MBA in Port and Terminal Management 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.

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8 week coursesProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlinePayment DueLast Class Day
Fall 18/18/267/28/268/4/268/11/2610/9/26

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Apply Date 7/28/26
Class Starts 8/18/26

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Admissions

What do you need to apply to the online MBA Port Management program?

The online MBA in Port and Terminal Management 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
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Leveling Requirements

Students with non-business undergraduate degrees may be required to take two leveling courses: ACCT 5315 and FINC 5300. International students, who are required to submit an English Proficiency Test score may be required to take BCOM 3350 at the discretion of the MBA Office.

Pre-MBA

The Pre-MBA program allows students to take up to 9 hours of graduate level coursework to apply toward their MBA. In order to qualify for Pre-MBA admission, students must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.

University Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following standards:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (cumulative or last 60 hours, 4.0 system). The GMAT/GRE is waived if the GPA is 3.0 or higher.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an undergraduate GPA of below 3.0 and GMAT (or the GMAT equivalent of GRE) scores totaling at least 1,000 points based on the formula: 200 times the undergraduate GPA (cumulative or last 60 hours, 4.0 system) plus the GMAT (or the GMAT equivalent of GRE) score.

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Send transcripts to:

Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710

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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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Courses

What industry topics are covered in this port management degree curriculum?

The MBA in Port and Terminal Management online program features graduate-level business coursework that includes port management, marine terminal operations and freight transport, along with an emphasis on leadership. Students with non-business undergraduate degrees may be required to take additional leveling courses.

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For students without any previous undergraduate study in business, two leveling courses may be needed. One or both of the leveling courses may be waived based on previous academic credit. Students with undergraduate degrees in business from AACSB-accredited colleges will be waived both leveling courses. Students with undergraduate degrees from non AACSB-accredited colleges must have 6 hours of Economics with grades of B or better, 3 hours of financial accounting with a grade of B or better, and 3 hours of upper level Finance with a grade of B or better to waive the leveling requirements.

International students whose admission to Lamar University required a TOEFL or IELTS exam will be required to take Business Communication (BCOM 3350) as part of their leveling requirements.

*International students who needed a TOEFL or IELTS exam for admission will also be required to take Business Communications, BCOM 3500 as part of their leveling requirements.

Student can choose between BUAL 5380 or MISY 5340 and BUSI 5380 or MGMT 5340.

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