At Cal Poly Maritime Academy, students have the opportunity complement their major by pursuing a minor. Adding a minor expands your expertise, deepens your understanding of related fields and makes you even more competitive in today’s global marketplace.
Business Administration Minor
Broaden your understanding of business concepts and develop problem-solving skills, communication and collaboration. Develop your leadership abilities and focus on highly valued traits such as analyzing financial statements, managing inventories, assessing risk and more.
International Strategy and Security
Explore global security challenges that include political, environmental and maritime focus. Gain insight into security studies, strategy and international relations. Gain a global perspective, policy analysis and maritime operations.
Law
Gain a foundational understanding of the U.S. legal system and it's impacts on individuals, businesses, and society. Explore key legal principles, regulatory frameworks, and the role of law in global commerce, strengthening your ability to navigate legal and regulatory challenges.
Marine Science
Gain foundational knowledge of ocean science and environmental stewardship. Explore marine biology, geology, chemical and physical studies as you prepare yourself for a career in marine research, environmental science and more.
Mathematics
Deepen your analytical and problem-solving skills and bring mathematics applications to real-world challenges, enhancing critical thinking and quantitative reasoning. This minor provides a strong mathematical foundation to support your goals.
Naval Science
Learn the fundamentals of naval operations, ethics and leadership. From ship self-defense to maritime systems, this minor prepares you for roles in the naval and maritime sectors.