The University of Southern Mississippi
Certificate in Uncrewed Maritime Systems
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Admission Snapshot
Typical admitted student: Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, marine science, computer science, or a related technical field with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Professional maritime or military experience is strongly preferred but not required.
About This Program
This certificate program provides working knowledge concerning the operation and mission planning of uncrewed undersea, surface, and aerial vehicles.
Career Outcomes
Gain advanced analytics skills to advance as Robotics Engineer in Autonomous Vehicles
- 1. Unmanned Maritime Systems Operator
- 2. Autonomous Vehicle Technician
- 3. Naval Research and Development Specialist
- 4. Maritime Surveillance Systems Analyst
What You'll Learn
- Design, operate, and troubleshoot autonomous surface and underwater vehicles in maritime applications
- Integrate advanced sensor systems and real-time data transmission for maritime surveillance and environmental monitoring
- Plan and execute unmanned maritime missions for defense, research, and commercial operations
- Apply autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and machine learning technologies in maritime environments
Curriculum Highlights
The compressed five-week curriculum includes courses on marine autonomous vehicles, instrumentation in marine environments, and hands-on laboratory work.
Top Employers
Top employers include the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense contractors, maritime research institutions, and commercial marine survey companies such as Ocean Infinity, OceanAlpha, and VideoRay.[1][2][3
Admissions
Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, marine science, computer science, or a related technical field with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Professional maritime or military experience is strongly preferred but not required.
Application Materials
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Letters of Recommendation: 2
- Resume: Required
- Transcripts: Official transcripts required
Academic Requirements
- Degree Required: Graduate Certificate
- GRE/GMAT: Optional
- TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)
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