Teaching program
A boat, whether sailing or motor, is a complex product which integrates different systems ranging from that of propulsion to living accommodation, and other accessory functions. Every decision that touches on the technical setup (keel, fins, internal volume, motorization, plant engineering) effects all the other systems. A boat may be produced in series or as a one-off, using different technology and different materials. Interiors are influenced by trends and language, market competition tends to endow every product with a certain degree of innovation.
The organization of the Master program takes this complexity into account and alternates class teaching – nine training modules from different disciplines – with design activities and visits to shipyards and companies within the sector, as well as institutes of applied research.
The principles of each discipline are given, together with the tools necessary for the practical application in the design activities of what has been learnt. The various skills and competences of the course participants will be integrated in the work groups, which will be required to develop a series of work-projects.

Duration
The program will last one year, starting in March 2012. Class teaching will require student attendance for 3 days per week, for a total of 480 hours. The practical internship, to be carried out in a company within the sector, or a professional firm, will require a commitment of 392 hours and will be undertaken full time after conclusion of class activities.