The curriculum involves both academics and military-style leadership and  discipline, aimed at training marine officers to manage coastal and foreign trade, serve as shipping executives, port supervisors, and marine surveyors, and serve as naval officers in time of war or national emergency.
The curriculum integrates both theoretical knowledge and military-style training, aiming to equip marine officers with skills to manage coastal trade, serve as shipping executives, supervise ports, conduct surveys, and take on naval leadership roles during emergencies.