The Marine Technology major at Northwestern Michigan College prepares students for the global marine industry. Building on NMC's associate degree, this four-year interdisciplinary bachelor's degree emphasizes marine technical competencies and project management skills. Technical training is based at NMC's Great Lakes Campus harbor and research vessels, with hands-on access to remotely operated vehicles, SONAR platforms, marine instrumentation, and data processing software. Major areas include marine vehicles and instrumentation, data processing and management, marine acoustics and sonar platforms, and project planning. Graduates can pursue careers in marine mapping, hydrographic surveying, exploration, science, and environmental monitoring.