IIT Madras Zanzibar Introduces MTech Program in Ocean Structures; Check Details Here

 IIT Madras Zanzibar has introduced a new MTech Program in Ocean Structures for the 2024-25 academic year. This course is open to candidates of all nationalities. Get details here 

IIT Madras Zanzibar Introduces MTech Program in Ocean Structures

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Zanzibar has launched a new MTech Program in Ocean Structures for the academic year 2024-25. This two-year Master of Technology program offers two streams: ‘Offshore and Ship Structures’ and ‘Port Harbour & Coastal Structures’. The IIT Madras Zanzibar MTech in Ocean Structures is open to candidates of all nationalities, the curriculum is tailored to meet industry needs. 

Those having a four-year UG degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks are eligible to apply. As per the announced date, the applications for this program will close on June 20, 2024. They can fill up the application form online at the official website: admissions.ge.iitm.ac.in/iitmz-mtechos. The screening tests will be conducted on June 30, 2024, and admission letters will be issued from July 15, 2024. 

IIT Madras Zanzibar MTech in Ocean Structures Selection Process 

Stream selection will be based on students' CGPA at the end of the first semester. Admission will consider undergraduate marks (50% weightage) and performance in a screening test and interview (50% weightage). Students who pass the screening test will be invited to an online personal interview. Both the screening test and interviews will be conducted online.

Highlighting the importance of this course, Prof. Preeti Aghalayam, Dean of the School of Engineering and Science and Director-in-charge, Zanzibar campus, IIT Madras, said, “It is exciting to announce this new program. Blue economy is a priority area for Zanzibar and the world today, and engineering programs that will yield skilled human resources in this domain are an urgent need.”  

Elaborating on careers that would be available for graduates of this program, Prof. Dr. S. Nallayarasu, Head, Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras, said, “This program opens up new career opportunities for graduate engineers in ocean engineering including niche areas of offshore industry, port and harbour development in the region. The program is aligned with Maritime India Vision 2047 and will contribute significantly to training professionals.”

The Master of Technology in Ocean Structures offered at IIT Madras Zanzibar Campus will have a curriculum tailor-made to the industry needs in the Oil & Gas and Maritime sector. The other courses currently offered by IIT Madras Zanzibar Campus are a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science and AI and a two-year Master of Technology degree in Data Science and AI.  

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