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20260412890The Master of Hydrographic Surveying program is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in the field of hydrographic surveying and its related disciplines. The program comprises a combination of core and elective courses, practical and field training, and a supervised research project conducted over one academic semester. All courses are delivered in English, and comprehensive final examinations are held at the end of each academic semester.
International excellence in hydrographic surveying to support and sustain development plans in the marine sector.
Preparing distinguished competencies of post graduates in the field of hydrographic surveying to meet the needs of the development plans and the labor market.
Last Modified Date: 23/07/2026 - 2:10 PM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSS 694 | Scientific Research Methods | 3 | None |
| MSS 601 | Advanced Positioning and Navigation Systems | 3 | None |
| MSS 602 | Bathymetric Surveys | 3 | MSS 601 |
| MSS 603 | Ocean and Coastal Zone Management | 3 | None |
| MSS 605 | Hydrographic Data Management and GIS | 3 | None |
| MSS 699 | Thesis | 8 | None |
Course Code: MSS 694
Course Code: MSS 601
Course Code: MSS 602
Course Code: MSS 603
Course Code: MSS 605
Course Code: MSS 699
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSS 620 | Hydrographic Project Management | 3 | None |
| MSS 621 | Directed Studies in Hydrography | 3 | None |
| MSS 622 | Remote Sensing for Marine Application | 3 | MSS 601 |
| MSS 623 | Integrated Navigation Systems | 3 | MSS 601 |
| MSS 624 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3 | MSS 601 |
| MSS 625 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 | None |
| MSS 626 | Advanced Satellite Positioning | 3 | MSS 601 |
| MSS 627 | Oceanographic Surveying and Acoustic | 3 | None |
| MSS 628 | Sea Floor Characterization | 3 | None |
| MSS 629 | Geophysics and Offshore Geodynamics | 3 | None |
| MSS 630 | Marine Geology and Geomorphology | 3 | None |
| MSE 628 | Marine Transport and Economics | 3 | None |
| MSE 630 | Marine Renewable Energy | 3 | None |
Course Code: MSS 620
Course Code: MSS 621
Course Code: MSS 622
Course Code: MSS 623
Course Code: MSS 624
Course Code: MSS 625
Course Code: MSS 626
Course Code: MSS 627
Course Code: MSS 628
Course Code: MSS 629
Course Code: MSS 630
Course Code: MSE 628
Course Code: MSE 630
