Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This interdisciplinary major focuses on the political, strategic, and economic aspects of maritime affairs. Students explore maritime security, international maritime law, naval strategy, maritime economics, and environmental management. The program emphasizes policy analysis, strategic planning, and understanding geopolitical dynamics. Graduates are prepared for careers in maritime policy, naval strategy, maritime economics, and environmental management. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand maritime politics and strategies fundamentals. - Develop skills in policy analysis and strategic planning. - Learn techniques for addressing maritime security, law, and naval strategy. - Explore maritime economics and environmental management principles. - Understand the role of maritime politics in global geopolitics. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in maritime affairs. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for maritime projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Maritime Politics and Strategies** - Overview of maritime affairs and historical context. 2. **Maritime Security** - Principles and techniques for ensuring maritime security. 3. **International Maritime Law** - Fundamentals and applications of international maritime law. 4. **Naval Strategy** - Principles and techniques for developing naval strategies. 5. **Maritime Economics** - Fundamentals and techniques for analyzing maritime economic activities. 6. **Environmental Management of the Oceans** - Principles and techniques for sustainable ocean resource management. 7. **Geopolitics of Maritime Regions** - Analysis of geopolitical dynamics in maritime regions. 8. **Research Methods in Maritime Studies** - Principles and techniques for conducting maritime research. 9. **Strategic Planning in Maritime Affairs** - Principles and techniques for developing strategic plans. 10. **Capstone Project in Maritime Politics and Strategies** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in maritime policy or strategic planning. **Assessment Methods:** - Policy analyses, security plans, law applications, naval strategy developments, economic analyses, environmental projects, geopolitical analyses, research papers, strategic plans, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Maritime Security: A Introduction" by Christian Bueger and Timothy Edmunds. - "International Maritime Law" by Yvonne M. Dutton. - "Naval Strategy and Operations" by Milan Vego. - "Maritime Economics" by Martin Stopford. - "Ocean Governance and the Law of the Sea" by Donald R. Rothwell and Tim Stephens. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of political science, international relations, and maritime affairs. Suitable for students interested in maritime policy, naval strategy, and maritime economics. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Maritime Politics and Strategies and pursue certifications in maritime policy, naval strategy, or environmental management. **Target Audience:** Aspiring maritime policy analysts, naval strategists, maritime economists, environmental managers, and professionals seeking to specialize in maritime affairs. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in maritime politics and strategies, supporting effective maritime governance and strategic planning.