1.Introduction
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Program title: |
Bachelor of Marine Mechanical Engineering |
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Graduation degree: |
Bachelor's degree |
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Study model: |
Full-time |
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Total credits: |
139 |
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Used language: |
Vietnamese |
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Training duration: |
4 years (8 semesters) |
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Responsible Faculty: |
Faculty of Marine Engineering |
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Website: |
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Address: |
Room 214, 2nd floor A3 Building, Vietnam Maritime University 484 Lach Tray - Kenh Duong - Le Chan - Hai Phong |
The Marine Mechanical Engineering curriculum at Vietnam Maritime University, designed by the Faculty of Marine Engineering, draws upon programs from various esteemed domestic and international universities. The curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, automation, design and implementation of technological processes of marine propulsion systems as well as other mechanical engineering systems. The curriculum also equips students with the necessary skills and attitudes, meeting the Vietnamese National Qualifications Framework and international standards, and preparing them to excel in the 21st-century workforce. Upon graduate, students earn a Bachelor's of Marine Mechanical Engineering with the ability to design, implement, and operate marine mechanical systems. They are dynamic, creative, adaptable and ready to compete in the Asia-Pacific region and contribute to national development and international integration.
Graduates are qualified for roles of marine propulsion designers, technological engineers at shipyards, technical superintendents, project managers in various fields such as food processing, mechanical manufacturing, chemicals, oil and gas as well as experts in scientific research and teaching.
2. Curriculum
Through 8 semesters, students undertake a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical and practical learning with the following specific contents:
Semester I
In Semester I, students gain foundational knowledge and skills through mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanics, thermodynamics which are fundamentals to solve engineering problems for further study. The course Introduction to Engineering also equips students with an overview of the marine mechanical engineering profession, while the General Law helps students building their proper behavior in social life.
Elective courses such as Environment and Environmental Protection help students raise awareness of the living environment and pollution prevention measures. Soft Skills helps develop communication and teamwork skills.
Semester II
Students continue to be equipped with fundamental knowledge and skills through the subjects of Graphic Communications, Mechanics, and Material Science and Engineering. These subjects provide a solid foundation in the structure, organization, and properties of metals and alloys, introducing important theorems on force systems and equilibrium conditions of solid objects. Students also learn about the motion of objects and particles under the influence of forces, including the laws of conservation of energy and momentum. Applied Mathematics provides knowledge of statistical probability and calculation methods such as: random events and probability, sample theory, parameter estimation, errors, interpolation polynomials to solve basic problems in the engineering sector.
Elective subjects such as General English (basic) help students to improve language skills, while Microsoft Office helps students master document and report drafting, Fluid Mechanics provides knowledge of fluid kinematics, fluid dynamics, hydraulic calculations of pipelines.
Semester III
Students expand their basic knowledge through the subjects of Advanced Mechanical Drawings, Strength of Materials, Engineering Thermodynamics, Engineering Chemistry and Manufacturing Processes. The subjects provide methodology about materials application in engineering, laws of energy conversions which create a foundation for further study in energy engineering. Advanced Mechanical Drawings provides students with knowledge and skills of how to use computer graphics to construct technical drawings in mechanical engineering.
Beyond these, elective subjects such as Marine Electrical Systems, Business Management General English (intermediate) will provive supplimentary to improve student’s knowledge and skills in various topics.
Semester IV
In this semester, students start with engineering core subjects: Heat Transfer/Heat Exchangers, Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Internal Combustion Engines, which are fundamental for any curriculum in energy engineering. Students then participate in Mechanical Machine Tool Practice (technical internship), helping them to master the use of welding machines, cutting machines and lathes, thereby mastering the process of precision mechanical processing. To improve language, students need to participate in Advanced English course.
Elective subjects such as Introduction to Navigation, Renewable Energy provide basic knowledge about maritime and extend student’s awareness about energy and environment issues in modern world.
Semester V
Students continue futher with core courses of mechanical engineering and professional marine mechanical engineering. They are Design of Machine Elements (knowledge of structure, operating principles and calculation methods for designing machine parts), Auxiliary Machineries (hydraulic machines, machines and service systems on ships), Introduction to Marine Propulsion Plant (structure, classification, principles of arrangement of ship propulsion systems), Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning systems (structure, operating principles of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, calculation, design), Technology of Assembling Ship Propulsion Systems (basic knowledge of engine assembly technology, propulsion systems).
Elective subjects: Ship Building Technology (knowledge of basic principles of shipbuilding process), Production Organization and Management (types and methods of production organization), Automation for Design of Ship Propulsion Systems with the aid of computer (programming, design automation).
Semester VI
Professional courses include Propulsion Equipment and Ship Structures (knowledge of ship resistance and ship propulsion; ship structure), Design of Marine Propulsion Plant (knowledge of design basis, implementation, laws and conventions in design of ship propulsion systems), Technology for Repairing Ship Propulsion Systems (basic knowledge of repairing details and equipment in ship propulsion systems), Fundamentals of Boilers and Turbines (providing knowledge of boilers and steam turbines).
Elective subjects: Soft Skills (developing communication and teamwork skills), Ship Pipeline System (general knowledge of ship piping systems), Creative Start-up (planning, developing ideas, creativity and risk taking).
Semester VII
This semester focuses on specialized subjects such as Machine Manufacturing Technology (basic knowledge of basic concepts in machine manufacturing), Technology Design of Ship Propulsion System (design and implementation of technological processes in repairing and assembling marine propulsion systems), Automation and Control (control and automatic control), Mechanical Engineering Measurement (types of measuring equipment and measurement methods).
Semester VIII
In the final semester, students consolidate their learning through practical applications. The Graduation Internship immerses them in real-world challenges, and the Graduation Thesis showcases their ability to integrate and apply knowledge from previous semesters