Teaching Method
The Master’s program takes place from October 2025 to December 2026 and follows an intensive schedule divided into four modules. The first two modules focus on specialized training, structured to ensure a logical progression of topics. The third module includes a practical internship at the Italian Navy Hydrographic Institute and/or on a Hydro-Oceanographic Naval Unit of the Italian Navy or other institutions. During this internship, participants will gain hands-on technical knowledge, allowing them to translate their theoretical learning into operational skills while training with industry-standard technological tools. The fourth module consists of an internship at relevant institutions or companies, providing the foundation for the final project work and thesis.
Teaching articulation
- lectures, exercises and exams
- self study
- practical activities at the Hydrographic Institute and/or on the Naval Hydro-oceanographic Unit of the Navy or other Bodies
- internship
- preparation of the final project work
Study plan
The teaching content will comply with the syllabus submitted by the Hydrographic Institute and approved by the FIG/IHO/ICA International Board on Standards of Competence (IBSC) and dictated by the reference publication approved by the International Hydrographic Organization, IHO S5-A relating to training standards for "Category A level Hydrographic Surveyor" iho.int/uploads/user/pubs/standards/s-5/S-5A_Ed1.0.2.pdf
- Acoustics for Hydrography
- Geodesy
- Marine Geology for Hydrography
- Marine Geophysics
- Meteorology
- Oceanography
- Oceanographic measurements
- Hydrography
- Legal Aspects for Hydrography
- Mathematical Cartography
- Positioning
- Remote Sensing for Hydrography
- Electronic Cartography & Marine GIS
- Coastal Hydrography & Engineering
- Hydrographic campaign on board/field and/or practical activity in IIM (practical activity)
Location
Headquarters of the Italian Hydrographic Institute (Passo Osservatorio 4, Genoa).