Category "A" Master of Science Programme in Hydrographic Science
The Republic of Korea (ROK) sponsors a Master of Science Programme in Hydrographic Science at the University of Southern Mississippi (USA), recognized at Category "A" level by the FIG-IHO-ICA International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC).
Purpose
- The purpose of the programme is to provide students with technical and practical expertise in advanced hydrographic methods and standards that will enable them to assume leadership roles in using modern techniques engaged in hydrographic activities.
Course
- This is an accelerated one-year track, with two periods of classroom lectures and practical exercises and one period of application, combining for about 50 continuous weeks of study.
Curriculum
One Year Degree Programme | |
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Fall Semester | |
HYD 600 | Classical Geodesy |
HYD 607 | Oceanography for Hydrographers |
HYD 608 | Practical Hydrographic Science |
HYD 609 | Nautical Science |
HYD 620 | Math Concepts for Hydrographers |
HYD 668 | Applied Ocean Acoustic |
Spring Semester | |
HYD 601 | Hydrographic Data Management |
HYD 604 | Kinematic Positioning |
HYD 605 | Applied Bathymetry |
HYD 611 | Remote Sensing for Hydrographers |
HYD 612 | Water Levels |
Summer Semester | |
HYD 603 | Law & Policy for Hydrographic Science |
HYD 6046 | Nautical Cartography and GIS |
HYD 610 | Hydrographic Science Field Project |
More information about the programme is available at:
Timetable for the selection of applicants
A typical timetable for the selection of applicants can be seen below.
(Y: Year)
Deadline | Action | Responsible |
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August Y-1 | Issue Circular Letter calling for applications | IHO Secretariat |
January Y | Complete required documentation for application including TOEFL (or IELTS) tests | Candidates |
January Y | Submit candidate application to the IHO Secretariat | Nominating Authority |
January Y | IHO-ROK Selection Board meeting | IHO Secretariat, ROK |
February Y | Issue notification letter to the selected candidates and request for the affidavit | IHO Secretariat |
February Y | Send signed affidavit to the IHO Secretariat (digital copy via e-mail) | Selected Candidates |
February Y | Issue letter of financial support for the Selected Candidates | IHO Secretariat |
February Y | Issue Circular Letter for selection results | IHO Secretariat |
February Y | Finish online application to the USM | Selected Candidates |
March Y | Issue invitation letter (I-20) for F-1 visa to Accepted Students | USM |
April Y | Send copy of visa and passport to the IHO Secretariat | Accepted Students |
April Y | Provide air tickets to the Accepted Students | IHO Secretariat |
July Y | Transfer the funds to the USM account | IHO Secretariat |
July Y | Provide the Accepted Students with start-up cash for settling in | IHO Secretariat |
August Y | Report to the USM Campus in the USA | Accepted Students |
August Y+1 | Recognition Ceremony at USM Campus | Accepted Students |