Vocational School
Marina and Yacht Management
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
The Marina and Yacht Management program was established in 2025 as an innovative associate degree program under the umbrella of Nişantaşı University Vocational School. The Education and Training process has started in 2025-2026.
Qualification Awarded
Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a "Associate Degree Diploma" and the title of "Marina and Yacht Manager".
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
The level of this degree is at the associate degree level; it is in compliance with the 'MARINERS AND GUIDE CAPTAINS TRAINING AND EXAMINATION DIRECTIVE.
Specific Admission Requirements
Admission to the program is based on TYT exam score; placed students register by providing fees, registration documents and student admission requirements on the announced dates.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
If the courses gained from formal, informal and non-formal educations have appropriate content and ECTS equivalents, they can be evaluated by the relevant departments and exemption can be provided.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Admission to the program requires success in TYT; students are expected to meet the course success, ECTS load and GPA criteria for graduation.
Profile of The Programme
The program aims to train graduates with technical and administrative skills in the yacht and marina management sector, and to provide well-equipped personnel in the fields of safe maritime management, logistics and customer services.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates can take a position as assistant manager or operations manager in marina enterprises, private and commercial yacht companies, maritime companies, cruise ports and yacht tourism enterprises.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates can transfer to undergraduate programs such as Maritime Business Management, Logistics Management, and Tourism Business Management through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS).
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
The success of the students is evaluated by measurement tools such as Dec, short exam, homework, project and final exam; the success grade is determined according to the letter grade system specified in the relevant regulation.
Graduation Requirements
Students are required to complete all courses successfully, complete at least 120 ECTS credits and reach at least 2.00 GPA out of 4.00.
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Nişantaşı University Maslak 1453 NeoTech Campus, Maslak, Istanbul. Tel: +90 (212) 210 10 10 - E-posta: info@nisantasi.edu.tr Program Başkanı Mustafa Cehti Akbıyık
Facilities
The program offers modern classrooms, simulation laboratories, maritime practice areas and internship opportunities in collaboration with the industry.
Programme outcomes
- 1. Have sufficient knowledge about the subjects related to natural sciences to be used in the maritime sector.
- 2. It uses information technologies effectively.
- 3. Establishes effective communication in Turkish verbally and in writing and develops communication skills in at least one foreign language.
- 4. The profession acquires and applies the awareness of ethics and responsibility.
- 5. The profession acquires and applies the awareness of ethics and responsibility.
- 6. Learns and uses national and international technical maritime and yachting terms during work.
- 7. Analyzes the health, environmental and safety impacts in the maritime sector and evaluates the legal consequences.
- 8. Learns and applies the regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and STCW 78.
- 9. It develops the knowledge and skills to provide tourism and transportation services on yachts.
- 10. Recognizes and uses shipbuilding and ship deck equipment.
- 11. Gains the ability to use the devices and equipment on yachts.
- 12. Solves complex problems encountered in the field and works independently and collaboratively for solutions.
- 13. It learns maritime and shipping-oriented marine tourism and provides marina services.
- 14. Makes meteorological forecasts and protects the yacht, guests and staff from potential dangers.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
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SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
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Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
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COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
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Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
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Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
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COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
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Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
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Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
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COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
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Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
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Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
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Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
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COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
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Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
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