GLMA is a division of Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) in Traverse City. It is one of seven degree-granting state maritime academies in the US, preparing cadets for careers on the Great Lakes and oceans.
Address: 715 E Front St, 49686 Traverse City, Michigan, United States
Deck Officer, Engineering Officer (Maritime)
Domains taught:
- Automation, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Logistics, Marine Science, Mechanical Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Associate Degree, Bachelor
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Division of Northwestern Michigan College. Focuses on training officers for the Great Lakes and ocean-going merchant marine. Operates training vessel T/S State of Michigan.
Research:
Focus on practical training and skills for maritime operations.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
50
Current students***:
200
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Specialized training for Great Lakes and ocean maritime careers, smaller and more personalized than some larger academies.
Cons
Part of a community college, associate and bachelor degree pathways can be complex, highly specialized.
Best For
Students aspiring to become licensed officers in the U.S. Merchant Marine, particularly with an interest in Great Lakes shipping, seeking hands-on training.
- Engineering, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices, Sustainable Product Design, Training
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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